Mario Cucinella in conversation with William Menking, Editor-in-Chief, on Nov. 9
There was a time, perhaps forty years ago and more, when designers in this country followed the Italian architecture scene with great interest. The country was front and center when ideas and styles were communicated principally through magazines Italian like Domus, Casabella, Abitare and Contraspazio. These journals would have articles by Manfredo...
"Risorgimento" (The Italian Unification)
The Italian american Museum cordially invites you to attend a lecture on The "Risorgimento" (The Italian Unification) on Thursday, November 9 at 6:30pm. The lecture will be conducted by The United States Delegation of L'Istituto Nazionale per la Guardia d'Onore alle Reali Tombe del Pantheon. Italian American Museum - 155 Mulberry St, New York, NY 1...
L’accordo a New York tra la Dante Alighieri e il Calandra per l’italofonia
Un progetto innovativo negli Stati Uniti per la promozione della lingua e della cultura italiana e della cultura italo-americana, una convenzione per l’avvio di progetti di diffusione della cultura e della lingua italiana nel Nord America. Venerdì 27 ottobre è stato siglato un nuovo protocollo di collaborazione tra Alessandro Masi, Segretario Gener...
Bill De Blasio wins second term as New York mayor
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio easily won a second term on Tuesday, the Associated Press has projected, capitalizing on economic growth, low crime and a weakened Republican Party in a race he turned into a referendum on progressive government. The incumbent Democrat handily defeated Republican Nicole Malliotakis, a member of the state assembly, and...
A Measure of Posterity - Gunnery Sgt. “Manila John” Basilone finally gets his due
Two of the many fond memories I had of my childhood in Corona, Queens: 1) Growing up in a predominantly (Southern) Italian area 2) Playing “War” in the streets with my neighborhood friends. My paisani need no explanation for the former. The sights, sounds and the smells (especially around dinner time) of the old neighborhood provide me with a lifet...
Sons of Italy hosts two November events
Good food, good fun and good causes will be highlighted in a two upcoming events hosted by the Geneva Sons of Italy in America Lodge. First, on Nov. 11, the Lodge’s Old-Time Holiday Turkey Raffle returns. There will be free beverages, including a keg of beer until it is gone, free snacks and a rigatoni dinner to go along with turkey, ham and shrimp...
Reshaping the Past - Cristoforo Colombo
When: Thursday, November 30, 2017 From 6:00 pm To 8:00 pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute of New York - Organized by : ICI - Entrance : Free This is the first of two talks -the second will take place in December and will be dedicated to "Memory, Monuments and Community"- on the political use of history. The animated discussion that in recent ti...
The Divine Comedy: A Presentation at Casa Belvedere with Prof. Louis Leonini, Tues 11/14
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere - 79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301 - presents "The Divine Comedy" a presentation by Prof. Louis Leonini on the influential work of literature by Dante Alighieri. Tuesday, November 14, 2017 @ 7:00 PM Come to Professor Leonini's lecture on Dante Alighieri and learn who this man was, what his...
8th District race pits Gerrato against Muscarella
In the Nassau County Legislature's 8th District, Democrat Carl Gerrato, a Nassau County corrections officer, is challenging longtime incumbent Vincent Musarella, a Republican who was first elected in 1995. The 8th District encompasses Franklin Square, Floral Park, Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, West Hempstead and portions of Elmont, New Hyde Park an...
Andrea Pirlo Issues Statement on Retirement After NYCFC's Loss vs. Columbus
Andrea Pirlo has retired from football after a successful playing career in both Europe and the United States. The 38-year-old made the announcement on his official Twitter account (h/t BBC Sport) after completing his stint with Major League Soccer side New York City FC. Following a 4-3 aggregate defeat to Columbus Crew in the conference semi-final...
The Panorama dinner charity for Umbria in Guggenheim in New York
“A magical evening, certainly memorable for us,”said Giorgio Mulè, director of Panorama. And undoubtedly, the “gala charity dinner” that concluded last night in New York, the three days of “This is Italy, parts unknown” would not have been better. Of course, 220 participants will be admitted to the event, as well as those who won the Panorama Leade...
NY Cosmos: Savarese: "Sono uno fortunato"
Giovanni Savarese è uno che ha fatto la gavetta. Un allenatore che è diventato tale dopo aver giocato al calcio in differenti parti del mondo, tra cui in Italia. Un Italiano di origine, sebbene Giovanni sia nato in Venezuela. Negli ultimi anni, Savarese ha trovato continuità e successi allenando i New York Cosmos, lo storico club americano dove han...