NFL, Italian Habakkuk Baldonado signed in Italian night for NY Giants
Italian Habakkuk Baldonado signed in the Italian night for the NY Giants as an "Undrafted Free Agent," after the NFL Draft had ended without his name being among the selected athletes. Haba will now have an extraordinary opportunity to showcase his talents and earn a spot on the Giants' roster for the upcoming National Football League season.It may...
The Italians of Newark
During the Great Migration, countless Italians chose to settle in Newark, New Jersey. These immigrants developed their own Italian enclaves and preserved their culture in their own way. Churches were erected and clubs were formed. Many came with only a few dollars and were listed as “peasant” or “laborer” when they entered the United States. They c...
With 5 clubs in the European semi-finals, Italian football is making a resurgence
After years of club domination from Spain and England, the European Cup this season has a distinctly Italian flavor. Five teams from Italy have qualified for the semi-finals of all three UEFA competitions for the first time – doubling the combined representation of England and Spain, with two in each race. And an Italian will certainly go to the f...
Russo Brothers Go Big on the Small Screen with ‘Citadel’
Joe and Anthony Russo are going big on the small screen with Citadel, a groundbreaking spy thriller that’s connecting audiences and cultures from across the globe like never before. The $200 million TV project, bankrolled by Amazon Studios, follows an unprecedented production concept, where several Citadel spin-offs — now being filmed around the wo...
Little Italy celebrates 40 years of business on San Antonio's North Side
With origins that date all the way back to Palermo in Italy, Little Italy celebrated 40 years of doing business Saturday at its location off West Avenue near the intersection of Blanco. The Visocaro family opened the restaurant in San Antonio in 1983 after operating a pizzeria in New York. Little Italy evokes plenty of history and ambiance with Dea...
Texas in Italy, Italy in Texas: Irving’s Italian sister city
“… Ascanius then, / Now call’d Iulus, shall begin his reign. / He thirty rolling years the crown shall wear, / Then from Lavinium shall the seat transfer, / And, with hard labor, Alba Longa build” (Aeneid, Book One, vv. 267-271). Upon arriving in Irving, University of Dallas students receive an immediate orientation to the primacy of place. In the...
Is it the end for spaghetti and pizza in the USA?
Before, it was Italian food and restaurants that played an important role in the American eating habits, for example in films with iconic dishes such as spaghetti and meatballs, but now we could find tacos in their place. With the passage of time, the change in migratory flows and habits in the new generations, the pre-eminent role of Italian cuisi...
Italians' home of the future: they want outdoor space and hobby room
Italians are increasingly investing in their homes. In addition to the 79% of people who say they own a home, an additional 15% plan to purchase one in the near future. This desire is also making inroads among the under-30s, where 38% say they already own one. After the lockdown that forced many Italians to stay indoors during the pandemic, today t...
Documentary: Italy's Mystery Mountains
Sunday, May 21 at 1:30 pm at the Italian Center in Carmichael (6821 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA). Admission $10 / Refreshments Included / Doors Open at 1:00p. Italy’s Mystery Mountains explores the fascinating geologic story of Italy, the land known for its fabulous art, fantastic food and music and la dolce vita. What’s less well known about It...
Sicily ranks first in the world in Tripadvisor ranking of film-related tourism places
On the homepage of Trip Advisor there is a section dedicated to movie destinations: "Ten places from your favorite movies and TV shows to visit in 2023," is the title. First place in the rankings, above Rome and Los Angeles, to Sicily, and credit is due to "The White Lotus," the TV series filmed in Taormina that drew hordes of American tourists: so...
10 Spots for Vegan Italian Food in New York City
Among the bagels, cheesecake, and New York-style pizza pies available in The Big Apple, you can find a tasty Italian scene with a plethora of vegan options. From fresh pasta and gnocchi to traditional risotto and Neapolitan style ‘za, this city has it all! The next time your cravings strike, check out our guide to the best spots for vegan Italian f...
Trip To Italy Leaves Lasting Impression On West Orange HS Students
Juniors and seniors from West Orange High School's Italian classes, Italian Club, and Honor Society had the opportunity of a lifetime when they traveled to Italy from April 6 to 15. Italian teachers Rosanna Zamloot (WOHS), Carlo Felici (LMS), and Anna Maria Grammatica (RMS) chaperoned the trip, which was organized by Zamloot. "It was a journey fill...