US tariffs, Italy does the math: the most exposed regions according to Bankitalia
The umpteenth one has arrived referral to new rates announced by Donald Trump. The original deadline of July 9 was moved to August 1st, granting a few more weeks to the negotiations between the United States and the European Union. But in the meantime, something is moving with the White House has already sent the first official letters. For Europe,...
NIAF and Aspen Institute Italia Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Strengthen US-Italy Relations
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and Aspen Institute Italia have signed a comprehensive framework agreement titled "USA and Italy: Common History, Common Values, Common Future" aimed at promoting and strengthening relations between the United States and Italy. The agreement was announced during the international conference "US and Eu...
St Rocco's Festival This Weekend
The annual St. Rocco's Festival is returning to downtown Oyster Bay this weekend at Fireman's Field by Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay, NY. The Festival will be held from Thursday, July 10th to Sunday, July 13th, and will feature rides for the kids, food stands featuring a delicious variety of Italian, international and local sea foods, and l...
Italia-America friendship festival: official program unveiled for cultural celebration in Vicenza, September 12-14, 2025
From the legacy of Christopher Columbus to the story of spaghetti with tomato sauce. From a bold literary dialogue between Homer, Hemingway, and Rigoni Stern, to a visual journey through Venetian and American landscape painting. From Palladio’s architectural influence on Thomas Jefferson to the rise of hip hop and its impact on Italian music. And a...
Italian Consul General visits New Mexico to strengthen cultural and scientific ties
In recent days, Italian Consul General in Los Angeles, Raffaella Valentini, made her first official visit to New Mexico, accompanied by Emanuele Amendola, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute. Consul General Valentini expressed her gratitude to New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for hosting a “fantastic reception” at the Governor’s Ma...
As summer nears, North Brooklyn prepares for a beloved tradition: The annual Giglio Feast
Summer in the city is a special time for everyone, but for North Brooklyn residents, it also means a beloved tradition is returning. At Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, under the leadership of Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, preparations for the annual Giglio Feast have been underway since the closing ceremony last summer. This treasured celebration marks...
Why Do Italian Restaurants Play Frank Sinatra's Music?
In addition to being a world-class entertainer, Frank Sinatra certainly had great taste for fine foods. Among the numerous restaurants Frank Sinatra loved across the U.S., a number of these establishments specialized in Italian fare. An only child of Italian immigrant parents, Francis Albert Sinatra was a proud Italian-American and always did his b...
Why Italy is called "The Bel Paese": the meaning behind the nickname
Italy is famously referred to as “Il Bel Paese”, which translates to “The Beautiful Country” in English. This poetic nickname has deep cultural roots and continues to shape the way Italy is perceived around the world. From breathtaking landscapes and timeless art to rich cuisine and historic cities, the phrase Bel Paese encapsulates everything that...
This Port Chester Stone Carver Helped Shape Mount Rushmore
An Italian immigrant artist who helped shape the Mount Rushmore National Memorial lived most of his adult life in Westchester. Born in 1892, Luigi Del Bianco began wood carving as a boy in Meduno, Italy. As a youth, he studied stone carving and architecture. In 1910, at age 18, he immigrated to Vermont, where he worked in a quarry. In the early 192...
I took my 75-year-old grandmother to Italy. We chose the perfect city and travel time for her age and needs.
My grandmother always dreamed of going to Italy, but losing my grandfather put her plans on hold.My husband and I surprised her with a trip to Sicily for her 75th birthda We found Sicily to be an accessible trip for an older relative, and can't wait to go back to Italy. When she's not busy caring for everyone else, my grandmother loves to travel. S...
The 15 Absolute Best Italian Subs In The US
Hoagie. Grinder. Hero. Whatever part of the country you hail from, these slang terms translate to more or less the same thing, which is the Italian sub. Piled with cold cuts, cheeses, and brine-infused condiments on a crusty bread loaf, the mouthwatering sandwich has endured as the grab-and-go lunch through generations of American life. No trip to...
Italians aren’t as obese as Americans, surprising reason has little to do with food
After American columnist Tamar Haspel spent the entire month of May eating her way across Italy, she returned with finding out why there are tales of people who lose weight while vacationing in Italy and the country’s relatively low obesity rate compared to the United States, as per a report. Hint: It’s Not What They Eat, It’s How They EatFrom cook...