Syracuse's Columbus statue remains standing four years after mayor's call to take it down
It's been four years, five months and six days since Mayor Ben Walsh announced the intention to remove the Christopher Columbus statue downtown. He's now running out of time to get that done before he leaves office next January. Mayor Walsh said that he is committed to continuing following the process that began in October 2020, a process that has...
Italy Most Exposed to US Wine Tariffs
Well, if you ever thought wine was a rich person's hobby, a 200 percent tariff on EU wines in the US might help your argument. Should – should – the threat of the tariffs go though, however, are we likely to see a drop in the number of Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine in the US over the next few years? And would it ultimately harm the US consu...
Italian kids invent a phone case that charges with solar energy
A tech case made from recycled nylon with an integrated solar panel to charge smartphones. This eco-friendly invention comes from a class at the “Scarpellini” Technical and Economic Institute in Foligno, designed for those who want to use their phone all day outdoors without limits, even during hiking or outdoor sports activities. The students of C...
The secret to living a hundred years in Italy and in particular in Sardinia
For years, science has been studying certain areas of the world where people seem to have a "geographical advantage" in terms of longevity. These areas are called Blue Zones, special regions where the percentage of centenarians remains surprisingly high. Among the countries on the list is Italy, with Sardinia, which has become in the last twenty ye...
Antonio Tajani and the promise to American Rubio: "We will do our part to engage more with the US"
There was indeed a positive signal between Antonio Tajani and Marco Rubio, respectively Italy’s Foreign Minister and the US Secretary of State. After days of tension between Europe and the United States, Rubio opens a dialogue front with Italy, a country with a friendly government but also a strong role within the European Union. Tajani ex...
Italian American sounds good”: The Patronato Acli and the Migrantes Foundation Explain the Surge in Italian Citizenship Requests
"Italian American Sounds Good: New Italians in the USA, the Value of Citizenship" was the theme of the event held today at the Italian American Museum in New York. The meeting was organized by the Migrantes Foundation and the Patronato ACLI USA to discuss the benefits of acquiring a passport not only for Italy but also for the European Uni...
Aviano and the Italian cities of American bases are on alert
The US military base in Aviano is crucial to the local economy. Hosting over 6,000 American soldiers and 759 Italian civilian employees, the base is the second-largest employer in Friuli Venezia Giulia. However, the Trump-Musk initiative to scale down the US military presence in Europe is causing widespread uncertainty. Workers fear the economic im...
North America’s First and Only Leonardo da Vinci Museum is Slated to Open in Colorado
North America’s first and only Leonardo da Vinci Museum is opening in Pueblo, Colorado later this fall. The museum will feature interactive exhibitions and life-sized replicas based on da Vinci’s drawings and sketches. It’s approach will center on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) as an educational guide to problem solv...
What's that mark on your paper? The Italian invention of Watermarks
You know that faint image or pattern that appears when you hold an expensive sheet of paper up to the light? That’s a watermark, a centuries-old invention that started in Italy. Originally a way for papermakers to brand their work, it evolved into a crucial tool for authentication, security, and even digital copyright protection. The watermark, whi...
Get a taste of Italy at this delicious NJ Italian restaurant
My first restaurant experience of 2025 is one that I hope you can experience too. Delicious Italian food, a warm cozy vibe on the restaurant's inside and classic Italian music playing in the background. This is one place you absolutely need to have on your bucket list for 2025. A family friend recommended it and they hit the nail on the head. I'm a...
Explore Palmanova, the star-shaped city
Palmanova is a one-of-a-kind destination with an unmistakable identity. Designed from the ground up as the ideal city, it features a striking nine-pointed star shape when viewed from above. But what was its purpose, and why was it inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017? Palmanova was conceived as the ideal city, but what does that mean?...
Leetonia ITAM keeping fish fry tradition alive
Aging membership rosters and insufficient funding to cover operational costs is a typical plight for a social organization these days, and the Leetonia Italian-American Club (ITAM) is no different. They kicked off their busiest fundraising time during the day of January, when they will be slinging fish for the next couple months. Kelly Knapp, who i...
