Rome unveils makeover plan to greet millions of Jubilee visitors
by Andrea Marini Rome is getting a makeover ahead of the Vatican's special Jubilee celebration that starts December 8 and runs through November 20, 2016. Yesterday, the Mayor of Rome Ignazio Marino unveiled 50 new public works projects to be completed by December 31, 2015 at a cost of €50 million. Given that time is tight, th...
Nutley resident takes on new court role
by Hasime Kukaj Nutley resident John I. Gizzo was one of eight Essex County Superior Court judges appointed Thursday, Aug. 13, by the State Senate. Gizzo, a former Nutley attorney, was assigned to the Superior Court, Criminal Division, Essex County, Vicinage 5, according to official Supreme Court documents. "I'm very pleased that...
Remainder of the Bertone concept car collection, rights to the Bertone name goes up for sale
by Daniel Strohl The long and slow collapse of the Bertone coachbuilding corporation appears as though it will come to an end this month as Lilli Bertone, the widow of company scion Nuccio Bertone, has put up for sale the last vestiges of the company, including dozens of concept cars and the rights to the Bertone name itself. Afte...
Columbus ship replicas Nina, Pinta returning to Pittsburgh
Christopher Columbus' ships are sailing back into town. Replicas of the Nina and Pinta, which drew crowds when they were docked on the North Shore in 2012 and 2009, will be returning to Pittsburgh on Sept. 30. The ships, which are operated by the Columbus Foundation, will be docked at Station Square in the South Side and will be open to t...
Il vino sannita alla conquista degli Stati Uniti d'America, ecco il progetto "SannioShire @States”
È stato siglato, lo scorso 23 settembre, l'atto costituto di una nuova Ati (Associazione Temporanea di Imprese) che punterà alla valorizzazione del vino sannita oltre i confini nazionali. Cinque le aziende che hanno sottoscritto l'intesa: "La Guardiense" di Guardia Sanframondi in qualità di ente capofila, la Cantina Sociale di Solopaca, la "Ce...
Colombo is back in town
Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi. Monday, October 12, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (CDT). Chicago, IL. Join the Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi for a fun-filled afternoon of learning while acting and playing. Discover the story of Cristoforo Colombo and how he got from Genova to the coast of the New World while making friends with other chi...
10 best Italian markets and bakeries in Upstate NY
By Chuck D'Imperio October is Italian-American Heritage Month, but it shouldn't just be celebrated on Columbus Day. Upstate New York is home to a large population of Italian families. In fact, New York State has the largest population of Italian-Americans than any other state except New Jersey. Even the small city of Rome, N.Y., has a pop...
This New Restaurant Has the Feel of an Italian Farmhouse—in the Middle of Manhattan
by Alyssa Bird Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood has become quite the hot spot recently, with a bevy of buzzy new restaurants as well as the New York Edition hotel. The streak continues with La Pecora Bianca, an all-day Italian eatery from restaurateur Mark Barak of the popular French restaurant Claudette in Greenwich Village. Chef Simone Bo...
The 19th edition of NICE brings master directors and new talents to San Francisco
by Serena Perfetto The New Italian Cinema is back to the Vogue Theatre in San Francisco starting November 11 for a five days of screening. The 19th edition will put together the most interesting movies made by well known directors as Paolo Sorrentino and Nanni Moretti, as well as those from a generation of young filmmakers. Tradit...
Commercio Estero: a settembre riprende la crescita per import ed export
I dati relativi al Commercio Estero nel mese di settembre 2015 diffusi dall'ISTAT, fotografano un aumento congiunturale per esportazioni ed importazioni, mentre il surplus commerciale è di 2,2 miliardi di euro (+1,9 miliardi a settembre 2014). L'export italiano - dopo tre mesi di flessione - cresce nuovamente (+1,6%) in ragione dell'aument...
Angie's Toy Chest
Angie's Toy Chest will hold its 22nd Annual Christmas Party at Mirage Banquet Center at 16980 18 Mile Road in Clinton Township. Angie Morelli again invites everyone to join in this charitable event by sharing with a child who is in need while enjoying a great evening of good food and entertainment with a cash bar. Entertainment is being do...
Mamma mia! Italian eatery opening in Williamsburg condo despite residents’ objections
by Allegra Hobbs They're seeing red sauce! An Italian eatery is going ahead with its plan to open on the ground floor of a Williamsburg condominium building, even though residents hate the idea so much the state has twice denied it a liquor license due to their protests. The upstairs neighbors say the restaurateurs should kno...