Paolo Busti selects two as Outstanding Italian Americans
The Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation of Genesee County has announced the selection of Mary Calarco Smith and Patty Macaluso Page as Outstanding Italian-Americans.Their accomplishments include both personal/professional service to community, church, and family. Mary and Patty's lives reflect the core values and heritage which the Foundation uses as c...
An Evening with Toni Servillo
The Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago,the 49th Chicago International Film Festival, and Cinecittà Luce cordially invite you to An Evening with Toni Servillo "Best Italian stage and screen actor of his generation" - New York Times Sunday June 23, 2013AMC River East 21 (322 E Illinois St) 5:30 PM Film screening of IL DIVOIn-person t...
L’arte dello spaghetto spiegata ai newyorkesi
di Piero Armenti Forse non diventeranno mai le nuove Gualtiero Marchesi di Manhattan, ma se si offre loro la possibilità di scoprire i segreti della nostra cucina, di imparare a riconoscere i sapori, la qualità dei prodotti e, soprattutto, a cucinare, non esitano un secondo. Le donne newyorkesi vogliono sapere tutto, soprattutto riguardo...
Annual St. Rocco Festival in Oyster Bay draws about 50,000
Walking around the St. Rocco Festival in Oyster Bay Sunday night was a vastly different experience for native Tracey McIntyre than it was 20 years ago. As a teenager, McIntyre, her twin sister, Tricia, and their friends would attend every single night of the five-day festival that takes place at Fireman's Field on Shore Avenue. They'd ride the amu...
An Afternoon Exploring Chicago's Little Italy with Your Family
By Aimee Thompson When you think of Chicago's Little Italy, it's hard not to think about food. Italian food to be exact. And, that's for good reason as Italian restaurants abound - up and down Taylor Street from Morgan St. to the east and Ashland Ave. to the west. But, while it's always best to arrive in Little Italy with an empty stomach...
Marinucci, Google alla genovese Così si conquista la Silicon Valley
Un genovese ha conquistato la Silicon Valley, dove si elabora gran parte dei progetti del futuro; la sua storia è stata scelta ome esempio di grande successo italiano all'estero. Nel 2013, l'anno della cultura italiana negli Stati Uniti, nasce il progetto "Primi dieci Society". L'iniziativa premia dieci storie diverse, ma sempre...
Pagamento delle ex pensioni INPDAD ed ex ENPALS all'estero. Avvio della verifica dell'esistenza in vita
L'INPS ha qui comunicato che, al fine di evitare l'erogazione di prestazioni indebite a soggetti diversi dal beneficiario del trattamento pensionistico, Citibank N.A. avviera' a partire da settembre 2013 la rilevazione dell'esistenza in vita dei pensionati che riscuotono all'estero trattamenti delle gestioni pubbliche (ex INPDAP) e dello sport e sp...
Sons of Italy Pulls Out of North End Columbus Day Parade Saying Revere is More Italian
by Matt Conti The Order Sons of Italy in America, Massachusetts Grand Lodge (OSIAMA), has made a late decision not to march in Boston's North End 2013 Columbus Day Parade. Citing a changing demographic, the Italian-American organization told the North End organizers that it will instead march in the City of Revere this year. "They really...
Gov. Cuomo speaks out about offensive “Wandering Dago” food truck
A freedom of speech lawsuit was presented in Federal Court in Albany on Thursday, involving the Wandering Dago food truck, the Office of General Services and New York Racing Association. Earlier this year, the food truck was denied a permit to operate at the Empire State Plaza for its summer outdoor lunch program overseen by OGS. Officials sai...
New Italian eatery at Tanger, Deer Park
If hunger hits while you're prowling the racks at Neiman Marcus Last Call or the Banana Republic Factory Store, it might come in handy to know that Milano Pizzeria & Ristorante is the newest eating option at Tanger Outlet at the Arches in Deer Park. Find it in the space last occupied by Fratelli Trattoria.Like its predecessor, it offers choices...
Young Italians invent a bright future
In an era where jobs are scarce, Italians are becoming entrepreneurs and creating their own businesses. The Local speaks to Tommaso Marzioni and Davide Dattoli, who have come up with ideas to brighten their future. Marzioni, 27, is part of a five-strong team behind Bulbo, a company which sells Italian-made lamps designed for home farming. This...
San Francisco: The Italians’ Role in the City Seen By Others
By Mauro Battocchi In the wake of last week's historical moment at the War Memorial Opera house, we wanted to ask some non-Italian opinion leaders in San Francisco what they think about the role of Italians in the Bay. What we found is quite flattering, but nonetheless not surprising when one considers the depth of the Italian con...