Decorated cop’s three sons graduating to NYPD together
By Paul Martinka and Chris Perez An NYPD deputy inspector will be one proud papa this week when he watches all three of his sons graduate from the same Police Academy class. "It feels amazing. I couldn't have planned it any better," said the father, Anthony Favale, 52, a 30-year veteran of the NYPD. "I let the kids make their own dec...
Book Presentation: LOST WORDS by Nicola Gardini. Coming of Age in 1970s Milan
MARCH 23, 2016, 06:00 PM. Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò - 24 West 12th Street - New York, NY 10011Co-hosted by the Casa delle letterature di Roma. Lost Words (2016, New Directions) by Nicola Gardini. Translated from the Italian by Michael F. Moore Nicola Gardini's Lost Words, just published in English, takes place on the...
NEW YORK - Presentazione della 55esima Biennale di Venezia
L'Istituto Italiano di Cultura di New York ha ospitato la conferenza di presentazione alla stampa e al pubblico statunitense della 55esima Biennale Internazionale d'Arte di Venezia, in programma dal primo giugno al 24 novembre 2013. La conferenza, preceduta da un indirizzo di saluto al pubblico da parte del Direttore dell'Istituto, Prof. Riccardo...
A taste of Italy, and of heritage
By Zan Strumfeld The Capital District is a cultural melting pot of beliefs, religions and histories. Through a joined love of Italian culture, one local organization is hoping to share its heritage the best way possible – through Italian food and entertainment. Presented by the American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, "Viva Itali...
Vito Marcantonio Forum NYPL 10 Jersey St May 10
by Dominic Candeloro The Mulberry Street Branch of the New York Public Library is hosting the Vito Marcantonio Forum and the Italian American Writers Association's event: Saturday, May 10at 2:00pm - 4:00pm in EDTNY Public Library 10 Jersey St., corner of Mulberry and Prince Sts. between Lafayette and Mulberry Streets, one block south of...
Italian American Museum Presents “Puglia: Italy's Best Kept Secret”
Lecture and photographic presentation by renowned Italian American photographer Anita Sanseverino You are cordially invited to attend a lecture and photographic presentation by renowned Italian American photographer Anita Sanseverino titled, "Puglia: Italy's Best Kept Secret" on Wednesday, May 7th at the Italian American Museum. Anita...
Italian Décor Rooted in Pottery
by Eve M. Kahn Joseph Sciorra, 59, has spent three decades studying how Italian-Americans adapt traditions from their ancestral homelands. The folklorist has looked at, among other topics, the Americanized versions of Italian embroidery, Neapolitan music, ephemeral architecture built for street processions and lawn shrines with sa...
ill Dal Cerro, defender of Italian-American history
A Fenton High School teacher by day and Italian-American history and culture aficionado the rest of the time, Bill Dal Cerro, a Chicago native, wants the world to know on Columbus Day (Monday) and beyond, that there are plenty of positive Italian role models out there. The president of the Italic Institute of America, which is based in New...
Passing of Father Vinci
We regret to announce the passing of Father Terzo Vinci. Father Vinci was the Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Yonkers 1986 to 2016 and formerly Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Pontifical Shrine Church–East Harlem...1975 to 1986 as well as Associate Pastor 1965 to 1969..Every Summer Father Vinci would return to Ea...
St. Joseph's Day 2016: 13 things you need to know about the Italian feast
Ah, perhaps you are anticipating a happy St. Joseph's Day! If your name is "Joseph," "Josephine," Giuseppe, Beppe or some deriviation thereof, then Saturday, March 19, is your special day! It's a day to honor San Giuseppe, as Sicilians know him, with lots of food. But not just any food — we're talking very specific foods tucked with symbolic...
'Pasta For CASA' Coming Next Week
It's the 25th year for a popular -- and tasty -- fundraiser that helps an organization that helps children. Pasta for CASA is next week. Cortney Shatraw is CASA's program director and Tracie Briggs is the CASA court coordinator. They talked about the event on 7 News THis Morning. Watch the video for their interview. CASA stands for C...
No sleep ‘til Brooklyn for Rehoboth artist Anita Peghini-Raber
Just as Rehoboth Beach residents are saying goodbye to summer and parking meters, they will soon be saying goodbye to a popular local artist. Anita Peghini-Raber, artist, tango dancer and owner of Anita Peghini-Raber Gallery on Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth, will be taking her talents to Brooklyn. A native of Zurich, Switzerland, Peghi...