The Italian Fairy journeys: Inspiring Staten Island Students to Embrace Italian Language and Culture
Renowned actress, singer, and educator Simona Rodano, known affectionately as The Italian Fairy, recently visited Monsignor Farrell High School thanks to Mr. Lou Tabacco (President of Monsignor Farrell High School) and Mrs. Loretta Drogon, igniting excitement and enthusiasm among students for the learning of the Italian language. Rodano's visit wa...
Watkins Glen Italian American Festival Postponed to 2025
An annual tradition in Watkins Glen won't be happening this summer. The committee that operates the Watkins Glen Italian American Festival announced on its Facebook page that it has postponed the event until 2025. The committee says it has received community feedback about a lack of rides; they say this year they have been unable to obtain an amuse...
Knicks’ Donte DiVincenzo eyeing spot on Italian Olympic team despite hurdles
Donte DiVincenzo, the sharpshooting Knicks guard, said he’d “love” to represent Italy in the upcoming Olympics but hurdles remain between his eligibility.“Ideally, I would love to,” DiVincenzo told The Post. “Logistically and how everything plays out, I don’t know if it’s possible. But if everything works out perfectly, I would love to.” DiVincenzo...
Italian restaurant moving from Albany to Guilderland
Caffe Italia Ristorante, a staple at 662 Central Avenue in Albany, is in the process of making its move to Guilderland. The restaurant is taking over the former Tesoro Italian Restaurant at 2080 Western Avenue in Guilderland’s Hamilton Square. Maria Romeo runs Caffe Italia with her siblings Sue, Paulie, and Michael. Joseph and Joanne Romeo, Maria’s...
Napoli Pizza and Pasta in Astoria
Antonio Petito is the King of Neapolitan style pizza, pasta, and more with a huge following of fans that flow into his cozy, subterranean restaurant on 35th Avenue in Astoria. For 26 years, Napoli Pizza & Pasta has been run by the Petito Family for your family and friends to dine on consistently delicious Italian dishes at a very fair price. An ano...
Chris R. Vaccaro ’11 Incorporates Public Policy Into His Passions
Alumnus Chris R. Vaccaro, MA ’11, has incorporated his passions — civil engagement, journalism, baseball and Italian American heritage — into everything he does. And he attributes many of his professional successes to the skills he developed at Stony Brook University. Whether it’s been analyzing budgets at The Topps Company and Altice USA, getting...
The Paterno 116th Street. Searching for remnants of a stunning 35-room Upper Manhattan castle from 1905
It takes a lot of audacity (not to mention deep pockets) to build yourself and your family a Manhattan mansion in the style of a Medieval castle. But real estate developer Charles Paterno doesn’t come across as someone who lacked boldness. In the late 19th century, Paterno was an Italian immigrant whose father and brother ran a contracting business...
The Story Behind Brooklyn’s Best Italian Sub At New Sunset Deli, the signature sandwich is both lunch and a tribute.
When Edwin Onofre gets an order for Italian Combo, he tunes out everything else. He asks the usual questions — “salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar?” “Mayo?” — and then he gets to work … Just enough mayo. Oil and vinegar are applied with a drizzle, not a downpour. On the slicer, everything is shaved super thin: cappy-style ham, salami, provolone, a fina...
Italian Tradition Meets Modern Flair at SEPPE on Staten Island’s Waterfront
In the heart of Staten Island’s lively waterfront, Seppe is an awesome mix of modern vibes and rich Italian-American tradition. This chill spot at the Navy Pier effortlessly blends a laid-back feel with a cool, contemporary setup, giving you a breath of fresh air as soon as you walk in. But wait, there’s more than pizza at Seppe. Dive into perfectl...
Italian-American Women of Staten Island will honor nurse and hospice advocate at annual luncheon | Inside Out
Since Women’s History Month is commemorated in March as a way to acknowledge the contributions women have made to society and to celebrate the progress made toward women’s rights, The Italian American Women of Staten Island will host their annual Women in History Month Luncheon in Nino’s Restaurant on Sunday, March 10 from noon to 4 p.m. And it’s n...
For 60 years, an Italian gem has been treasured by cognoscenti
It’s a wintery night in Marine Park. The wind off Jamaica Bay rattles street signs and shakes the treetops of this low-slung neighborhood. But Mother Nature, even in a brutal mood, is no match for the fortress of stone, cleaved on the corner of Nostrand Avenue and Avenue R, where Italian cuisine and conviviality have reigned since 1964 at Michael’s...
Corning (NY) teachers & students to travel to Italy for exchange program
The Corning-San Giovanni Sister Cities Association is sending faculty and students of the Corning-Painted Post Area School District, along with the mayor, to Italy to participate in its exchange program between the Sister Cities this February. The association will send two high school students, two high school teachers, the superintendent of the sc...