Memories of growing up Italian in St. Patrick's Ward (11 photos)
"If you were ever desperate for food, you could knock on any door in the Ward…day or night ... and get help. Many of the grocery stores would even let you put your bill on a tab without ever having to worry about paying interest.” – Palma Valeriote Today you would likely be arrested if you knocked on anyone’s door at any hour of the night to get...
The Juxtaposition Of Cultural Expectations Vs. Desires in ‘Moonstruck’
Portrayals of Italian-Americans in cinema have become more authentic and diverse in recent years, yet old stereotypes keep getting recycled. This dates back to the emergence of the gangster stereotype, which solidified and confirmed certain prejudices that began after World War II. Since then, characters like Don Vito Corleone, Tony Montana, and Fo...
Ambassador Armando Varricchio speaks with Kimberly Reed, Chairman of Ex-Im Bank, about US proposals in support of Italian companies.
The Ambassador of Italy Armando Varricchio discussed with Kimberly Reed, Chairman of the EX-IM Bank proposals for operational collaboration in support of the Italian companies. The call is a direct follow-up to the actions envisaged by President Trump's April 10 Memorandum for assistance to Italy, specifically tailored for support to the economic s...
Deep Sea Pioneer Victor Vescovo Takes Astronaut to the Ocean Floor
Victor Vescovo—a renowned undersea explorer and former Naval officer, and Dr. Kathy Sullivan—an oceanographer and retired astronaut, just traveled 35,000 feet below the ocean’s surface. This makes Sullivan, 68, the first person to both walk in space and descend to the deepest point in the ocean, known as the Challenger Deep, which is located about...
Ed Garrubbo Releases Italian Food Handbook - GARRUBBO GUIDE: The Importance of Eating Italian
Garrubbo Communications LLC today announced the publication of GARRUBBO GUIDE: The Importance of Eating Italian. In his second book, Ed Garrubbo takes readers on a journey that covers everything they need to know about the most popular Italian foods, from bread and olive oil, to prosciutto and mozzarella, to panini, pizza, and pasta . . . all the w...
Destruction of Columbus Statues Slows Progress of Peaceful Protesters
Over the last 24 hours, a Christopher Columbus statue was beheaded in Boston, Mass., and a second monument was lit on fire and thrown in a lake in Richmond, Va. In Richmond, at the height of the destruction, agitators attacked a TV news photographer and ordered him to leave. Meanwhile, a growing petition demands that New York City Mayor Bill de Bla...
The Sopranos Actress Who Almost Played Carmela
The cast of The Sopranos embodied their characters so much so that it's difficult to imagine anyone else playing them, and yet one of its core characters, Carmela Soprano was almost played by a different actress from the show. For her role as Carmela, Edie Falco garnered two Golden Globes, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Primetime Emmys, an...
Mike D’Antoni The Real 3-Point Craze Culprit, Not Stephen Curry
Everyone thinks they’re the next Steph Curry from deep. That being said, Mike D’Antoni should get more credit — or blame, depending on your perspective — for the 3-point crazy in today’s NBA and lower leagues. Steph gets the most credit for making the NBA a deep-shooting league, it actually started with a different 6’3 point guard who didn’t make a...
Veroni’s Pizza—New Authentic Italian Aperitivo Must-Have
Naples-style pizza, the icon of Italian gastronomy, is now available on American store shelves, thanks to Veroni. The historic Italian salumi producer has been importing 100% Italian-made charcuterie to the United States since 2016, has officially introduced a new way to enhance Aperitivo time with its new pizza kit. The 100% margherita pizza is pr...
Dominic DeNucci, Wrestling Legend, Hospitalized
Italian American wrestling legend Dominic DeNucci was hospitalized on Friday due to a health scare. The cause was originally unknown, but his family later provided an update. The 88-year-old was dealing with a heart issue and underwent a cardiac catheterization procedure. "Dominic was admitted to the hospital on Friday after experiencing some very...
When the Italians docked to America for the second time after Columbus
The transoceanic migratory event of the second half of the 19th century contributed to mark a specific form of ethnic settlement in the United States. In that historical phase, in the Americas, the migratory process took on mass characteristics starting from the 1870s, when more than 2.8 million immigrants arrived in the country, ninety percent of...
2020 IA Literati – 16th Annual
IA Literati 2020 - virtual author presentations for the challenging season. This year the FREE seminar will be available WORLDWIDE from your home or mobile internet connection via international ZOOM Meetings software program application— –a virtual gathering on-screen portal. For any updated info please check our website tinyurl.com/casalibrary RSV...