Previdenza: a New York importante incontro promosso dall'on. Nissoli con i dirigenti Inps
Si è svolto il 30 ottobre scorso alle 19, presso il Consolato generale d'Italia, l'atteso convegno promosso dall' On. Nissoli sulla previdenza italiana in Usa. Il convegno, che è stato preceduto da un incontro tra i responsabili dei Patronati e i dirigenti Inps, Conte e Ponticelli, e' stato introdotto dal Console Generale, Natalia Quintavalle, ed a...
'My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes' screens on Staten Island
Wagner College, The National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW), Casa Belvedere, the Alan and Joan Bernikow Jewish Community Center and the Council of Jewish Organizations of Staten Island are joining forces to co-present. The cultural powerhouses are screening "My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes" at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Wa...
Italian-Americans make case for preserving Columbus Day
By Barbara O'Brien As the Williamsville Central School District mulls changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day on its district calendar, some Italian-Americans are opposed to scuttling a federal holiday recognizing the contributions of their culture. "We agree there should be great deference paid to Native Americans," said Donald A...
Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 Awards Three More Scholarships
By Jamie Wilkins From GMG Public Relations, clinic Inc.: The Rockland Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 recognizes students each month who study the Italian language at area schools. The students are presented with a monetary gift at a monthly dinner hosted by the Lodge members for the students, story teachers and the families. To date they have honored o...
Villa Vosilla, An Italian American Tradition For 50 Years
2013 is a very exciting time for Villa Vosilla, an intimate Italian boutique resort, situated in the heart of the scenic Great Northern Catskill Mountains in the Upper Hudson Valley Region. The National Geographic Traveler named the region, "One of the Top 20 world-class, best travel vacation destinations in the world." Surrounded by Catsk...
A Look at the 2014 Festa di Sant'Antonio, Bath Beach, Brooklyn
Saturday's Festa di Sant'Antonio in Bath Beach, Brooklyn was a glorious expression of faith and devotion to Grumo Appula's holy patron. Celebrants gathered from around the tri-state area to participate in the joyous celebration. The event was sponsored by the St. Anthony Society of Grumo Appula (8729 20th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11214). ...
Bronx BRIO Award Winner to Exhibit in Arthur Avenue's Rex Hall
The Belmont Society of Arts & Culture and Rex Hall is proud to introduce its first artist in residence, sculptor Jeanine Alfieri. Alfieri's solo exhibition, Ego versus Soul, is a collection of her latest works detailing her observations of our inner thoughts and actions as human beings. The show will run from October 1 through October...
Columbus Citizens Foundation Celebrates 70 Years with World's Largest Celebration of Italian-American Culture and Achievement: The Columbus Day Parade
On Monday, October 13, 2014, Fifth Avenue will come alive with more than 40,000 participants and over one million spectators for New York City's 70th Annual Columbus Day Celebration and Parade, which runs north on Fifth Avenue, from 47th to 72nd Street from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM and led by Grand Marshal Frank Bisignano. It is also broadcast live on W...
John And Nancy Petralia, Co-Authors Of “Not In A Tuscan Villa”
The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, once home of Antonio Meucci, the true inventor of the telephone and his houseguest, the Italian patriot, Giuseppe Garibaldi, is proud to announce the cooperation with L'Idea Magazine and to present their first Literature Series article with a husband and wife team: John and Nancy Petralia, Co-Authors of Not in a Tuscan...
You, Me & Sicily!
Talk by Alfred M. Zappalà, Esq. and Eszter Vajdahttp://www.AlfredZappala.com http://www.TheSicilianProject.com http://www.evazmediagroup.com Please join us at the Italian American Museum this Tuesday evening, March 24th for a talk by Alfred M. Zappalà Esq. and Eszter Vajda. Mr. Zappalà will give us an update on "The Sicilian Project", sp...
Paolo Busti Foundation scholarship dinner
The Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation held its 30th annual Scholarship Dinner Wednesday night at Terry Hills Restaurant. From left, are John Borrelli and Louis Cinquino, Outstanding Italian-American honorees; along with scholarship winners Paige Misiti, Olivia Marchese and Allison Della Penna. Alison earned the top award of $1,000. Paige was th...
Opening Reception for Four Decades: Dom Quartuccio, Little Italy's Own Photographer
The Italian American Museum cordially invites you to attend the opening reception for FOUR DECADES. Dom Quartuccio, Little Italy's Own Photographer, 1937 - 1977 Solo Exhibition by Dom Quartuccio. Thursday, October 8, 2015. 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Refreshments will be served - R.S.V.P. 212.965.90...