Ferrari to accept crypto as payment for its cars in the US
Ferrari (RACE.MI) has started to accept payment in cryptocurrency for its luxury sports cars in the U.S. and will extend the scheme to Europe following requests from its wealthy customers, its marketing and commercial chief told Reuters. The vast majority of blue-chip companies have steered clear of crypto as the volatility of bitcoin and other tok...
Italians in America: please fill this questionnaire
This questionnaire is part of a research project of the Catholic University of Milan supported in part by the General Directorate for Italians Abroad and Migration Policies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The research project is dedicated to Italian communities in North America in order to build a diffuse community...
US Airlines Increasing Service to Naples, Italy
Feel like an Italian adventure in Naples? Now there are more ways to get there from the New York area. United Airlines has pushed up the date of its second daily flight from the New York area to Naples. The flight will emanate from Newark Liberty International Airport. And Delta Air Lines will launch service from New York’s John F Kennedy Internat...
Hockey forward Hayley Scamurra
Growing up with a father who had played professional ice hockey and three older brothers who loved to lace up their skates in the backyard rink, Hayley Scamurra found her passion for the sport early on. The 28-year-old now is a veteran of the U.S. women’s ice hockey team, which took gold in May at the 2023 Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship. “Th...
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and NIAF Partner to Strengthen Ties with Italian Americans
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has signed an agreement with Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) to collaborate on the promotion of roots tourism initiatives in America. The partnership aims to encourage Americans of Italian descent to visit the hometowns of their ancestors and connect with thei...
NOIAW Gathers Around the Table To Celebrate “HER Story”
On Wednesday, October 25th, at 6:30 pm NOIAW presents the first edition of A Tavola. The National Organization of Italian American Women launches a National Dinner Conversation live from NYC at the Columbus Citizens Foundation and via Zoom everywhere else on the importance of celebrating Italian American "HER - story!" All NOIAW members will be inv...
The Consortium of Brunello di Montalcino returns to the US with the newest edition of Benvenuto Brunello
Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino is thrilled to announce its return to the United States for the latest edition of Benvenuto Brunello. This annual, exclusive wine tasting event offers a unique opportunity to get an early taste of the newest vintage releases, featuring Brunello di Montalcino 2019 and Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2018. Ove...
Oscar-nominated 'Rocky' actor Burt Young dead at 83
Veteran character actor Burt Young, best known and Oscar nominated for his role as the brother-in-law and meat-cutting friend to Sylvester Stallone's prize-fighting protagonist in the "Rocky" films has died at age 83, his manager said on Wednesday. Young's death on Oct. 8 in Los Angeles was confirmed to Reuters by his Los Angeles-based manager Lynd...
The Christopher Columbus Navigation Lesson Nobody Taught Us
Abundant debate surrounds the voyages of Christopher Columbus. Much of it is misdirected to the question of who was first to the new world. Therefore, most people misunderstand the primary accomplishments of the Admiral’s voyages. Without comprehension of what he did, the question of, “Who did it first?” is meaningless. I offer the following bit of...
An Italian Heritage Month salute to the Top 12 Italian-American sports figures in US history
It has come to my attention that this is Italian Heritage Month. OK, it came to my attention via an email from my boss. So, you know what that means? Yep, time for another list. I pondered what list − great Italian-American inventors (DaVinci, Marconi, Mr. Noodle), great Italian-American singers (Bennett, Sinatra, Johnny Fontane), great Italian-Ame...
Sir Antonio Pappano Named Musical America Conductor of the Year
Sir Antonio Pappano has been named Conductor of the Year at the 63rd Musical America Worldwide Awards. The Awards recognize classical music artists and leaders who made outstanding contributions to the performing arts. Musical America Worldwide publisher Stephanie Challener said, “Each of these remarkable talents have, in his or her unique way brou...
NIAF Gala Celebrates Italic Excellence and a Surprise Presidential Appearance
The National Italian American Foundation 48th Anniversary Gala, held on October 14, 2023, in Washington, D.C., at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, brought together a remarkable assembly of esteemed honorees, influential guests, and supporters to celebrate the rich heritage and achievements of Italians and Italian Americans. The evening was a resounding suc...