Book, documentary highlight Italian Catholic colony
When you think of Lake Village, you might think of the Delta and agriculture. But thanks to an updated version of a beloved book and a new documentary, many people are learning more about the history of Italian culture in what was once known as Sunnyside. Libby Olivi Borgognoni, 89, the daughter and granddaughter of Italian immigrants who labored a...
Ragusa Ibla, the Hyblaean queen of Baroque
Ragusa Ibla is a village in the southeastern part of Sicily, approximately 15 miles from the city of Modica and about 60 miles from Catania. It sits on a hilltop in the Hyblaean Mountains and is part of the city of Ragusa. It is known for its striking Baroque architecture and rich history. Indeed, the village has ancient origins, with settlements d...
Angela Rito: who is the chef making New York go crazy with Italian-American dishes
Angela Rito, one of the brightest minds on the New York dining scene, represents a new Italian-American cuisine. As co-owner of the renowned restaurant Don Angie, along with her husband Scott Tacinelli, Rito has shaped a corner of the West Village that has now become a must-visit stop for Italian cuisine enthusiasts in the US. But what makes her st...
The Labyrinth of Villa Garzoni in Collodi, a maze for lovers
An ancient labyrinth, though it has survived in different forms than it did centuries ago, inside one of Tuscany’s most beautiful villas . This is the labyrinth of Villa Garzoni, one of Italy’s most fascinating historic residences, famous not only for its imposing architecture and Italianate garden, but also for its maze, a small living work of art...
Italian Festival at The Mount 2024
The Island’s BIGGEST FEAST IS BACK! Join Catholic Charities of Staten Island Columbus Day Weekend Friday, October 11th thru Monday, October 14th for the borough’s biggest celebration including: Rides, Games, Live musical performances on stage, Beer and sangria gardens, Vendors,and of course some of the best food around. PLUS THIS YEAR WE WILL HAVE...
‘In God’s hands’: 57 years after his death, efforts to establish sainthood for Father Capodanno have new life
Wednesday marked 57 years since Father Vincent Capodanno died in action while ministering to wounded Marines on the battlefield during the Vietnam War. Born on Feb. 13, 1929, and ordained a priest on June 14, 1958, the Elm Park native participated in seven combat operations before dying at the age of 38 on Sept. 4, 1967. Also known as “the grunt pa...
Farewell reception for Prof. Maria Fusco
Prof. Maria Fusco, Director of the Education Office at the Embassy of Italy for almost eight years, was recently honored with a farewell reception organized by the Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center and Casa Italiana Ente Promotore . The reception was held at the art gallery of the Italian American Museum of Washington DC. Guests included local tea...
Officials From Whitesburg’s Italian Sister City Visiting Here This Monday
Whitesburg (KY) is set to formalize its Sister City partnership with a town in Southern Italy and an official from that town will be visiting next week. Assistant Mayor Dr. Paolo Voci of Sant’Andrea Apostolo Dello Ionio (Calabria) will be in Whitesburg Monday for a ceremony to seal the relationship. The Mountain Eagle reports Sant’Andrea is the bir...
Italians Errani and Vavassori win US Open mixed doubles title
Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori claimed a 7-6(0) 7-5 victory on Thursday to win the mixed doubles title at the U.S. Open and end unseeded all-American pair Taylor Townsend and Donald Young's storybook run. The victory gave five-times women's doubles Grand Slam champion Errani and Vavassori their maiden Grand Slam mixed doubles title in on...
City of Columbus (OH) sued by Italian advocate over renamed Columbus park
Columbus Parks and Recreation department is being sued by an Italian American after accusations that the city is demonstrating hostility toward its namesake. The lawsuit is based on a single park, Christopher Columbus Square, which was renamed Warren Square after a petition from the Italian Village Society. Now, some Italian Americans say its part...
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, day 8: Italian golds from athletics, swimming and archery
Italy is at 54 medals: 16 golds, 11 silvers, 27 bronzes. Yesterday's golds came from Oney Tapia in the discus throw F11, from Antonio Fantin in the 100 freestyle S6 swimming, and from archery, with the Mixed Team of Open Recurve Archery composed of Elisabetta Mijno and Stefano Travisani. Silver medal for Martina Caironi in the long jump T63. Despit...
Salone del Mobile.Milano lands in NYC for the first of three international events
The design community gathered in Bloomingdale’s New York flagship store to celebrate the Salone del Mobile.Milano’s installation Italian Design: from Classic to Contemporary. Curated by Ferruccio Laviani, this tribute to Italian design culture will be on display until September 29th. The installation will be accompanied by a series of engaging talk...