Remembering Richard Gambino: A Pioneer in Italian American Studies
A towering figure in the realm of Italian American studies, Richard Gambino, the visionary founder of the first such academic program in the United States, has passed away at the age of 84. Gambino, a respected professor of educational philosophy at Queens College, leaves behind a rich legacy of scholarship, advocacy, and cultural transformation. I...
Barberino's Debuts First US Location to Elevate the Men's Grooming Experience
Barberino's, the pioneering chain of Italian barbershops with a luxurious and contemporary approach, is bringing the best of Italian barbering to the heart of NYC on February 8th. Located at 520 Madison Avenue, between the Upper Eastside and Rockefeller Center, amidst a blend of corporate offices and stylish residential areas, the new Barberino's b...
Tuesday, March 5: A Discussion with Melissa DeRosa
On Tuesday, March 5 at 6pm at the Columbus Citizens Foundation (8 East 69th Street, New York, NY), Angelo Vivolo invites you to a conversation with Melissa DeRosa, a 20 year veteran of politics and government at the senior most levels, is a democratic strategist living in New York City. RSVP TODAY From April 2013 to August 2021, Melissa DeRosa serv...
CIM in the USA: Alessandro Crocco is the new president
The Confederazione Italiani nel Mondo (CIM) has expanded its presence in the United States. At a recent meeting, a clear desire emerged to renew the organization's commitment to its compatriot communities. Out of this reflection came the proposal for a new organizational chart that led to the appointment of the following board, which has Alessandro...
Tommy DeVito Wins the "Bud Light Celebration of the Year" Award at NFL Honors
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito captured the hearts of the NFL with his story that included his living at home with his parents, his enjoyment of his mother's chicken cutlets, and, of course, his Cinderella-like rise to fame in the NFL as the Giants' third-string quarterback who led the team to three straight wins mid-year that resulted in...
Passing of Fr. Lydio F. Tomasi, C.S.
It is with sadness that the Center for Migration Studies (CMS) announces the passing of Fr. Lydio F. Tomasi, C.S., on February 1, 2024, at the St. Raphael House in Bassano del Grappa, Italy. Fr. Lydio entered the Missionaries of Saint Charles-Scalabrinians in 1957 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1962. After the founding of the Center for Migr...
Assemblyman Ra Proud To Announce 2024 Italian-American Conference Scholarship
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators are proud to announce that applications are now being accepted for the group’s annual scholarship program. Four scholarships will be awarded to NYS resident college students or college-entering high school seniors. Two academic and two athletic scholarshi...
Italian Cultural Institute opens “The Glove School” in New York
“The Glove School” exhibition has opened in New York, at the Italian Cultural Institute after a successful run in Italy. The exhibition, scheduled during LINEAPELLE, was organized in collaboration with the Chiroteca Business Network, formed by companies such as Gala Gloves, Artigiano del guanto, Andreano, Gargiulo Leather, and joined together with...
Sketch Attributed To Michelangelo To Be Auctioned In New York
A simple square scribbled on a yellowed piece of paper believed to have been drawn by Renaissance genius Michelangelo will go on sale in April in New York, auction house Christie's announced on Friday. The company's experts were examining a drawing by another artist of the same period for a forthcoming sale when they saw, stuck to the back of the f...
Teachers, Pundits to Discuss Italian-American Public Art in NY Seminar
“Creative Spaces/Contested Spaces: Reinterpreting Italian American Public Art in New York City” is the title of the new seminar scheduled in New York, next June. Funded by the federal agency National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and conceived and organized by Rebecca Bauman, Associate Professor of Italian at the Department of Modern Language...
Kartell Unveils Its Flagship Store In New York City: A Fusion Of High Design And Modern Luxury.
In the bustling heart of New York City’s design district, a new landmark has emerged on the landscape of contemporary design. Kartell, the iconic Italian furniture brand, has opened its flagship store, setting a new benchmark in luxury and innovation in home decor. Since its inception in 1949, Kartell has established itself as a beacon of innovatio...
Magazzino Names New Director
Magazzino Italian Art, the Philipstown museum, has named Filippo Fossati as its new director. He succeeds Vittorio Calabrese, the founding director, who left last month after nine years in the position. Fossati, who was born in Turin and lives in New York City, is a curator and consultant who, most recently, worked with the New York School of the A...