Leonard Riggio, founder and former Chairman of Barnes & Noble, dies at 83
Leonard Riggio, founder and former chairman of Barnes & Noble, Inc., has died following a valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 83. Mr. Riggio was born in Manhattan's Little Italy before spending his formative years in Brooklyn where he attended Brooklyn Technical High School, which he graduated from in 1958 at the age of 16 having skippe...
The Average Retirement Age in 2024: US Versus Italy
The debate over the retirement age and the future of Social Security in the United States may have you curious about other countries. Particularly during this presidential election year, many retirees and other voters are looking to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris to hear their plans regarding Social Security. Both presidential candidates have told...
Bruce Springsteen Documentary About E Street Band World Tour Set at Disney+ and Hulu
Disney+ and Hulu have set a new Bruce Springsteen documentary for an October premiere. “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band” will follow the band’s 2023-2024 world tour, featuring footage from band rehearsals and backstage moments, conversations with Springsteen as he develops the setlist and archival clips of the E Street Band. The...
The Indie Italian Label Dominating the Red Carpet
“When I design, it’s my personal vision,” says Gerardo Cavaliere, co-founder of Giuliva Heritage, about his singular aesthetic that’s become one of the hottest menswear brands for top actors right now. “He’s the muse,” says stylist Warren Alfie Baker, who regularly interprets Cavaliere’s vibe — think Italian neorealism heartthrob meets Dimes Square...
Lavazza returns as US Open’s official coffee partner
Multinational coffee brand Lavazza returns as the official coffee sponsor for the 2024 US Open, scheduled from 26 August to 8 September. Lavazza’s partnership with the US Open began in 2015. Additionally, Italy-based Lavazza is continuing their partnership with Jannik Sinner, the first Italian in history to become No.1 in the world of the official...
Book review: A remote Italian village buries secrets in ‘Lost Boy of Santa Chionia’
People disappear, during war, in crimes, from accidents, even by choice. Juliet Grames explores how each disappearance comes with secrets in her sophisticated second novel, “The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia.” Set during 1960 in a remote Italian village, “The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia” looks at old-fashioned ways thrust into a modern world, small-town...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 334 Scholarships & Homeruns: Empowering Youth in Baseball in Italy
Discover the untold stories and rich heritage of Italian American baseball as we welcome Joe Quagliano, Chris Vaccaro, and Carmine Gangone from the Italian American Baseball Foundation. You’ll learn how the foundation is creating a vibrant community through events like Italian American heritage nights at major and minor league stadiums across the n...
A Tribute to Congressman Bill Pascrell from COPOMIAO
New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., a 14-term incumbent and a fixture in his hometown of Paterson for more than 40 years, passed away Wednesday at the age of 87. "Bill, a devoted grandfather, father and husband, embodied the kind of collaborative leadership that is sorely missing in Washington today," said COPOMIAO President Basil Russo. "His elevat...
The Final Chapter of 'My Brilliant Friend' Premieres at Tribeca Film Festival
The moment has arrived, the curtain falls on «My Brilliant Friend». The first two episodes of the fourth season were presented in a world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, which for the occasion sought hospitality at MoMa for the screening. «It has been a long journey - said showrunner and director Saverio Costanzo - everything has an end and...
The National Italian American Foundation mourns the loss of Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr.
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) mourns the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., a proud Italian American and tireless advocate for the Italian American community. Pascrell, who represented New Jersey's 9th Congressional District for nearly three decades, died on Wednesday at the age of 87. "Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. w...
HBO Unveils Trailer, Premiere Date For Two-Part Alex Gibney Doc ‘Wise Guy: David Chase And The Sopranos’
HBO on Tuesday announced that Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos, a two-part documentary on the premium cabler’s iconic mob drama The Sopranos and the visionary behind it, will premiere on September 7. The two parts will air consecutively, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on the 7th, and will also be available to stream on Max. A trailer was also u...
John Aprea, "The Godfather Part II" and "Full House" actor, dies at 83
John Aprea, who played young Tessio in "The Godfather Part II" and John Stamos' father in "Full House", died on Aug. 5 at age 83, his manager Will Levine confirmed to CBS News. He died of natural causes in Los Angeles surrounded by his loved ones. Aprea was born in 1941 to Italian immigrants in Englewood, New Jersey. He moved to New York City in th...