Clarissa Ceruti joins ISSNAF as Executive Director
ISSNAF is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Clarissa Ceruti as its new Executive Director. She will lead the organization in expanding its programs, fostering international collaborations, and supporting the ISSNAF membership. Throughout her career, Clarissa has been committed to fostering innovation in the life science arena and facilitat...
Filitalia International Re-Elects Saverio Nestico as President and Announces New Board Leadership
Filitalia International, the nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting and preserving Italian language and culture founded by Dr Pasquale Nestico in 1987, proudly announces the re-election of Saverio Nestico as its President during its biennial convention. Nestico, first elected as the 7th President in 2023, was unanimously re-elected...
NIAF Applauds President Trump’s Commitment to Restore Columbus Day to National Prominence
Attribute to NIAF President & CEO Robert Allegrini. The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) commends President Trump's commitment to preserving and enhancing the celebration of Columbus Day. As the nation's premier Italian American organization, NIAF has long championed the importance of this holiday not only for Italian Americans but for a...
Matteo Mancuso announces first headline tour of North America
Matteo Mancuso has announced his first headline national tour of North America. The itinerary brings Mancuso coast to coast in the U.S., and into Canada for several annual marquee events. The tour begins May 20 at Boston’s City Winery and wraps June 30 at Le Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. Mancuso will perform at Buffalo’s Electric City...
Condemning Outrageous Behavior
Shouting "Fire!" at a crowded event is unlawful and reckless — unless, of course, the danger is real. We continue to shout against the reckless stereotyping of our ethnicity, but the effect has been alarmingly different. To those Italian Americans who remain cynical, who ignore the ramifications of bigotry or, worse, who relish the misleading narra...
Trump says U.S. won't recognize Indigenous People's Day alongside Columbus Day
President Donald Trump made clear Sunday that he would not follow his predecessor’s practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in October, accusing Democrats of denigrating the explorer’s legacy as he pressed his campaign to restore what he argues are traditional American icons. Democrat Joe Biden was the first president...
Italian Ferrovie dello Stato's bid for high-speed rail in the US
Ferrovie dello Stato, Italy's national railway company, is aiming to expand its high-speed rail services in the U.S., a country traditionally resistant to fast trains. The U.S. has long relied on air travel for connecting major cities due to its vast distances, with road traffic primarily focused on freight. However, Italy’s railway company is expl...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 366 Francesca’s Flavorful Adventures in Identity and Heritage
Join us on a journey through the heart of Italian American culinary traditions with our guest Francesca from Franny Loves Food. We explore the origins of Francesca’s social media presence, which began as a pandemic project on TikTok and has since expanded to other platforms. Discover how her childhood experiences with her mom and nonna inspired her...
Eataly unveils new Italian dining experience in North America
Eataly is set to launch a new dining experience across North America for its signature restaurant outlets: La Pizza & La Pasta and Eataly Ristorante. Starting on April 28, the reimagined concepts will spotlight Italy’s most iconic cities through a regionally focused program. Featuring limited-run menus that showcase the diversity of Italy’s culinar...
Al Pacino's incredible age range of four children as Hollywood icon turns 85
After a career spanning 50 years, legendary Godfather actor Al Pacino will be thanking his lucky stars at turning 85 today. The kid from the wrong side of the tracks calls his entire life a "moon shot" – having survived a tough childhood in the Bronx, where three of his closest gang friends ended up "dead by 30 from heroin". After he began drinkin...
New travel book on Italy: A Catholic's Guide to La Dolce Vita
For those wishing to experience this remarkable country to the fullest, just knowing where to start can be overwhelming. In Italy’s Shrines and Wonders: Discovering Sacred Spaces, Fascinating Places, and Destinations off the Beaten Path, bestselling author, media personality, and Italy aficionado Teresa Tomeo provides the choicest sites, routes, an...
NIAF and IACD together to improve the new rules on dual citizenship
On April 21st, the leadership of the Italian American Congressional Delegation (IACD) sent a formal letter to the Charge d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Italy regarding recent changes to Italian citizenship laws. The letter advocates for mitigating amendments which among others would include allowing applicants already in process to remain eligib...