Italian language books donated to library
Recently the Hamilton Township Public Library in Mercer County was the recipient of a donation of over one hundred books and other publications, written in Italian, donated by Cav. Mario A. Marano of Toms River, NJ. Hamilton Township and Mercer County have a large population of Italians and Italian Americans. The books are mostly text books coverin...
Italian American Association having monthly dinner on May 20 in Wilkes-Barre
The May dinner meeting of the Italian-American Association will be held starting at 6 p.m. Friday, May 20 at Genetti's Hotel and Convention Center in Wilkes-Barre. Cost is $30 per person and entertainment will be provided by Danny Argo and Friends until 10:15 p.m. Reservation deadline is Monday, May 16 by calling Louise Castellani 570-654...
Annual Columbus Day Parade in East Hanover to reap Italian heritage
Teresa Priolo, news anchor and reporter of Fox 5 News, has been chosen to be this year's Grand Marshal for the 12th Annual Morris County Columbus Day Parade, which starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9 from the firehouse on Ridgedale Avenue and ends at Lurker Park. Joining Priolo will be William Barrett, attorney with Mandelbaum Salsburg of R...
2013 Annual Member Scholarships Winners
The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey congratulate this year's worthy recipients. Each year we present 10 $1000 scholarships to college bound High School Seniors in memory of Law Enforcement officers who lost their lives while in the LE Community. This year's winners are below. Matthew Bernardo – Nutley High School - Troop...
Essere o non essere Italoamericani? Un’introduzione. [da "Essere o non essere Italoamericani", Nuova Prosa n.50, 2009]
di Emanuele Pettener Sono un Italoamericano. Anche se appartengo a quella generazione, sbarcata in America all'alba del 2000, che non lo ammetterà mai. Siamo emigranti (siamo venuti a studiare e lavorare negli Stati Uniti perché in Italia non c'erano possibilità, non c'era lavoro) abbiamo un senso della patria molto flebile (suvvia, non si...
Chiusura Consolati/ Dassù in Senato: 'decisione presa, ma confrontiamoci sugli strumenti sostitutivi/ salvo Capodistria (per ora)
È durata poco meno di due ore l'audizione che il Vice Ministro degli Esteri Marta Dassù ha svolto in Senato. Chiamata a riferire sulla riorganizzazione consolare, Dassù ha illustrato quella che ha chiamato la "filosofia del riorientamento" della Farnesina. L'audizione, inizialmente prevista insieme alla Commissione Esteri della Camera, si...
Il gala conclude la convention della Niaf a Washington, il presidente del Senato Pietro Grasso ospite d'onore
By Riccardo Chioni Quest'anno la Niaf per la 38esima edizione annuale della convention nella capitale ha abbandonato i colonnati, preferendo come scenografia un pergolato fiorito dove ha sistemato il tavolo con gli ospiti d'onore, mentre il soffitto della sala delle feste del Hilton Hotel risplendeva di un azzurro cielo con il logo della Fondazion...
Delaware Backstory: Remembering artist Charles Colombo
Delaware recently lost a notable artist with the passing of Wilmington painter Charles A. Colombo Sr., whose work spanned more than a half-century. Colombo, a popular artist and featured artist at the prestigious Hardcastle Galleries, died Feb. 16 at the age of 87. At the time of his death, Colombo was offering six of his original watercol...
A festival honors merged parishes' two cultures
by Jason Laughlin A fried-dough kiosk. Roulette wheels. A lemonade and iced-tea stand. All signs of a typical small-town festival, but at Swedesburg's Sacred Heart Parish in Montgomery County, they represent more than summer fun. This weekend's Festival of Families is an attempt to heal the hurt inflicted when the Archdiocese...
Gloucester County Italian Heritage Commission: 2015 Italian-American Citizen of the Year
The Gloucester County Italian Heritage Commission announced Judge Samuel G. DeSimone is its choice for 2015 Italian-American Citizen of the Year. The commission selected DeSimone in recognition of his service a Superior Court hudge and for his numerous contributions to the people and communities of South Jersey. The son of immigrants from...
The Syrian Refugee Crisis: Effects and Responses in Italy and the United States
SPONSOR: National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) in conjunction with the NIAF- Frank J. Guarini Public Policy Forum and the Italian American Congressional Staff Association WHO: Opening Remarks from Congressman David Cicilline and a Panel of Experts on Italy and the Syrian Refugee Crisis WHEN: Thursday, November 19, 2015. Noon – 1:3...
Clark UNICO Kicks Off 2016 With New Member Induction
The Clark chapter of UNICO, a local Italian-American service organization, recently held its annual "New Year Kick-off" meeting. Best known for its annual Columbus Day weekend carnival and Italian-American feast, the organization underwrites numerous activities in Clark, funds an annual scholarship, and provides social and entertainment activi...