Councilmember Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) is the new co-chair of the Italian Caucus, her office announced in a joint press release on Monday. Ariola will share the post with Councilmember Frank Morano (R-Staten Island). The two are committed to expanding the caucus’ work promoting Italian-American culture, history and community institutions throughout the city, per their announcement.
Ariola emphasized the importance of preserving traditions and strengthening cultural connections across generations.“Italian Americans have played a vital role in our city’s and in our country’s history, and I am honored to serve as co-chair of this caucus to ensure that the Italian-American story remains a vibrant part of 21st-century New York,” Ariola said in a statement.
