Misteri italiani a New York
di Maurita Cardone Si respirava aria di misteri italiani martedì sera al Mysterious bookshop di Warren street, Manhattan. Maurizio De Giovanni, lo scrittore napoletano che ha creato il personaggio del commissario Ricciardi, ha parlato del suo libro Blood Curse: The Springtime of Commissario Ricciardi, appena tradotto in inglese e pubblicat...
Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens Presents Italian Nights 2013
Starting July 17th to August 28th, 2013 - Wednesdays, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Wednesday, July 17th (held at) St. Joseph Church 43rd Street (Between 30th Ave & 28th Ave.) Astoria Bruno Macari (KEY Board & sing) Italian favorites Presented by: FRATERNAL CIRCLE OF CONVERSANO Wednesday, July 24th(held at) Flushing Memorial Park 1...
“Masters of Dreams” Documentary on Iconic Italian Jewelry houses to screen at New York University
An episode about the art and craft of fine jewelry-making in Italy from the new documentary series, "Masters of Dreams," will be screening at New York University on October 4, 2013. The screening, sponsored by the world renowned Italian jewelry houses Buccellati and Bulgari and The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, will be directly follow...
ACTFL Italian Language Teacher Workshops
The Italian Language Foundation is underwriting the cost of upcoming workshops for middle and high school teachers of Italian. A $25 teacher membership in the ILF is a condition for Participation. Teachers can become ILF members via the ILF website (www.ilf.org). The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) will conduc...
BGTI Raises $1.1 Million at Annual Spring Ball honoring Joe Plumeri and Natalia Quintavalle
Boys' & Girls' Towns of Italy (BGTI), a nonprofit that empowers war refugee, migrant and at-risk youth living on the streets, raised a recording breaking $1,095,150 at its 69th Annual Spring Ball on Monday, May 5 at The Pierre, New York. BGTI honored Joseph J. Plumeri, former CEO of Willis Group Holdings, as Man of the Year and present...
Bauli Officially Launches Line Of Italian Baked Goods In The U.S
Bauli, the leading creator of authentic Italian holiday cakes and pastries, is announcing its official launch in the United States, available at retailers, including: Fairway, Whole Foods and Duane Reade stores nationwide. Bauli has been the confectionary leader in Italy for over 80 years and its line of products will introduce traditional...
Festa Italiana feeds thousands in Poughkeepsie
Every year, the community is drawn to the sounds and smells of Festa Italiana in Poughkeepsie. The city's Italian Center hosts the annual four-day event at its Mill Street headquarters. Saturday's rain "hurt a little bit," but the attendance at the festival finished strong with Sunday's "awesome" weather, said Franco Giangrasso, Itali...
Italian start ups looking for an exit in NY: Venture Out Italy is the answer
With 2716 innovative new small companies registered, thw Italian startups ecosystem is growing fast. In this developing scenario young Italian entrepreneurs have to re-think about their strategies to get funds for their projects, even considering to surf toward new markets to boost their businesses. For the new generation of businessmen th...
Mother Cabrini, Saint of the Green Card
The statue, draped with a purple ribbon, money pinned along its edges, made its way down Fort Washington Avenue in New York City's Washington Heights neighborhood. Its faceted crown caught the glint of the clear, early November sun, the air cool and crisp as leaves fell from the surrounding elms and maples, the entrance to Fort Tryon Park...
Lecture and Concert that bring Italy to New York: Music for Brunelleschi’s Dome and L’Arte del Duomo – Lecture precedes concert
Saturday, february 28 - 7 pm ESTChrist & Saint Stephen's Church - 120 W 69th St, New York 10023Tickets: www.showclix.com Music for Brunelleschi's Dome 7:00 PM, Lucia Baldacci, organistA native of Florence, Italy, Lucia Baldacci is the organist at the Cathedral of S. Maria del Fiore – the Duomo – of Florence. At CSS she will offer a r...
On the Inside Looking Out: My America, a Voice from Italian Harlem’s Past…
Asked if she liked America, an Italian homeworker replied in 1911: "Not much, not much. In my country, people cook out-of doors, do the wash out-of-doors, tailor out-of-doors, make macaroni out-of-doors. And my people laugh, laugh all the time. In America, is "sopra, sopra!" [up, up, with a gesture of going upstairs]. Many people, one house; work,...
Is the next 'Food Network Star' Staten Island's Dom Tesoriero?
by Pamela Silvestri Before "Food Network Star," Elltinville's Dominick Tesoriero worked his Mac Truck at spots as far away as Saratoga, N.Y. But it was in Midtown Manhattan that the 31-year old macaroni and cheese chef caught the attention of the Food Network execs — and now the nervous-but-charming S.I. native is rocking his spot on...