A Piece of History at Ferdinando’s Focacceria
While waiting for my order (panelle and arancini) today at Ferdinando's Focacceria (151 Union Street) in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, chef and owner Francesco Buffa was kind enough to show me a couple of pieces of his grandfather's old carretto (cart) from Carini, Sicily. Intricately detailed, Sicilian carts were often decorated with chivalr...
John Singer Sargent era italiano?
di Mauro Lucentini Dal punto di vista legale, possiamo considerare italiano John Singer Sargent. Come ci ricorda la mostra di questo grande artista in corso al Metropolitan Museum of Art di New York, Sargent: Portraits of Artists and Friends, il futuro pittore nacque a Firenze – ripeto, a Firenze - nel 1856 da famiglia americana espatriata...
Joseph Sciame Receives Papal Honor for Service
Joseph Sciame, Vice President for Community Relations and St. John's University alumnus, has received Knighthood in the Order of Pope St. Sylvester. This honor, one of the highest given by the Vatican, honors the contributions of lay people from Christian and non-Christian faiths for their contributions to the Church. The award was present...
The Solidarity Creche: Now on Display at Casa Belvedere through January 7th
The 9-11 Solidarity Creche is now on display this holiday season at Casa Belvedere through January 7th. Il Presepio Della Solidarietà is a gift of friendship and solidarity from the Naples, Italy Chamber of Commerce to The New York City Fire Department in honor of the victims of 9/11 and the brave Firefighters, Police and EMS workers that made...
Noiaw. Donna vuol dire successo
di Paolo Tartamella Quattro giovani donne, quattro italoamericane, piccole imprenditrici alle prese con la quotidianeità del loro business. Quattro persone innamorate del loro lavoro. Martedì scorso la National Organization of Italian American Women (Noiaw) ha radunato attorno ad un tavolo Mickela Mallozzi, Joan Pelzer, Nikki Padilla...
2016 Advanced Placement Italian Exam Registers Highest Total of Students to Date, Making AP Italian the Fastest Growing of All AP Foreign Language Courses
Margaret I. Cuomo, M.D., president of the Italian Language Foundation, announced today that The College Board's Advanced Placement Italian Language and Culture exam (AP Italian) in 2016 saw its highest level of participation ever. "We are delighted that nearly 2,800 students took the AP Italian exam in 2016," Dr. Cuomo said. "With each pas...
Primarie New York. I sondaggi tutti per de Blasio
Ultimo dibattito televisivo martedì sera in casa democratica prima delle elezioni primarie del prossimo 10 settembre per decidere chi sarà il candidato che nelle elezioni di novembre sfiderà il rivale repubblicano.Martedì sera è andato in onda su "NY1" lo "scontro" tra Christine Quinn, Anthony Weiner, Bill de Blasio, Bill Thompson e John Liu. Gli...
De Blasio non ha più rivali
By Maurita Cardone Colpo di scena nelle primarie democratiche per decidere il candidato a sindaco di New York. Bill Thompson, il secondo classificato secondo i risultati non ufficiali del voto del 10 settembre, ha dichiarato di aver deciso di ritirarsi dalla corsa e di appoggiare Bill de Blasio. L'annuncio arriva prima della pubbl...
Columbus, New York and Italian Americans
by Mark Lord Little could good ol' Chris have known when he set out on that now-famous journey so many years ago that someday he'd have countries and cities, rivers and universities, at least one federal district and a national holiday named after him ... not to mention all the annual parades that commemorate his varied contributions to th...
Great International Songbook
By Cristina Fontanelli Join us on Friday May 9 at Baruch College* in NYC for the 1st-annual "Great International Songbook", plus wine reception! Listen to the world's great songs (in 8 languages!) and to our guest musicians who will bring the "musical flavor" of many countries. If you love your country, let us know and we will do our best...
A Look at the 2014 La Conca di San Rocco in Astoria, Queens
by Giovanni di Napoli This year, my friends and I celebrated the Feast Day of Saint Rocco in Astoria, Queens with the Orsogna Mutual Aid Society. Warmly welcomed, we were invited to partake in the festivities and share the day with them. Nearly 200 people returned to the old neighborhood to honor their beloved patron. It was a rea...
Arthur Avenue pasta maestro Mario Borgatti, of Borgatti's Ravioli and Egg Noodles, dies at 97
A Bronx pasta legend whose meticulously handcrafted ravioli fed families for 80 years has died. Mario Borgatti, who owned the iconic Borgatti's Ravioli and Egg Noodles, passed away Oct. 8 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, his family said. He was 97. "He always said his success was the joy he gave to families who bought his pasta," said hi...