'Somewhere In Queens' places its loving Italian-American heart everywhere
Filmmakers enjoy setting essential scenes at Italian weddings, whether they’re the centerpiece of a delightful romantic comedy like “Lovers and Other Strangers” or showcased in a classic crime drama like “The Godfather.” At the Versailles Palace, a neighborhood banquet hall in Queens, weddings share the spotlight with parties celebrating birthdays,...
Bocelli balances vocals with vino
As showtime approaches, long lines of auto and pedestrian traffic converge on Madison Square Garden in New York for a concert starring one of the world’s premier opera singers. Fans are arriving from near and far to see and hear Andrea Bocelli, who is making his final appearance in a US tour of sold-out performances. Backstage, Bocelli studies his...
Popular Italian ice shop is now serving icy coffee treats in NJ
As the weather begins to warm up in New Jersey, an icy coffee treat may just be the way to cool off. Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard has announced its new line of Cold Brew Frozen Coffees. Available for a limited time, starting today, new Cold Brew Frozen Coffees come in three flavors: original cold brew, mocha, and caramel. Each cold brew fr...
Castello Pennisi, Sicilian Filming Location of Godfather III, for Sale for €6 Million
A 19th-century, 43,000-square-foot castle in Sicily, Italy, is on sale for $6.6 million. It may look familiar to you if you have watched the “The Godfather III.” Castello Pennisi di Floristella was originally built to serve as a museum. Set in a private 2.5-acre park, it boasts 22 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, chapel, and wine cellar. It’s located in the...
Chief Nick DiNapoli appointed to lead Barstow Fire Protection District
Acting Fire Chief Nick DiNapoli was appointed leader of the Barstow Fire Protection District during a ceremony on Wednesday at City Hall. DiNapoli was given the fire agency’s main lead after serving with Barstow Fire for nearly 40 years and acting chief for nearly two years. “Chief DiNapoli knows first hand what the Barstow community demands of its...
One for the Ages: A Journey Through Italy’s UNESCO Sites
Italy holds claim to 58 UNESCO sites (the most of any nation), with 31 additional sites on the tentative list right now. It’s incredible; all that history and enlightenment from a country slightly larger than the state of Arizona. And it means that no matter how many times you’ve been to Italy, there’s always so much more to see, and do. While I do...
FLOTUS Dr. Biden Helps NOIAW Honors 3 Italian Americans at Annual Luncheon
The National Organization of Italian American Women, the 43-year-old not-for-profit founded to connect, inspire and empower its members through its shared culture and heritage, announced the honorees at this year’s annual luncheon will be: Mary Calvi, TV News Anchor/Author; Cristina Carabetta, Attorney and Founder, Betta Bag, & Chair, National Ital...
United Airlines restores direct connection between Venice and New York
The U.S.-based United Airlines has reinstated its seasonal direct connection between Venice Marco Polo Airport and its New York/Newark hub, which will be operated daily for the summer period, until Oct. 28. The carrier's service joins existing daily direct flights offered by the carrier from Rome and Milan."We are pleased to reinstate our service b...
30 Years of The Bartolotta Restaurants in Milwaukee
In the early ’90s, Joe and Paul Bartolotta saw an opportunity. The two brothers, who grew up in Wauwatosa, had spent the first decade of their careers working in restaurants around the globe – Joe in New York, and Paul in Italy, France, New York and Chicago. When Joe moved back to Wisconsin to start a family, he called Paul – he thought Milwaukee w...
Hike between Italy’s capitals of culture on a new trail
Italy's joint Capitals of Culture for 2023 are Bergamo and Brescia, earning this honor for their robust cultural offerings. Yet travelers who want to put a more outdoorsy spin on their visit to these marvelous cities can enjoy a brand-new hiking trail that connects the two. Along the way, trekkers will pass by two Unesco World Heritage sites, 34 co...
A Lecture by Cav. Dr. Gilda Rorro: Tuesday, May 16
Join us Tuesday, May 16 at the Columbus Citizens Foundation (8 East 69th Street, New York, NY) for a lecture by Cav. Dr. Gilda Rorro, who will discuss her long-standing dedication to education, civil rights, and the development of educational materials highlighting the many facets of Italian American heritage that are essential elements of American...
Italian agrifood exports are a fast train: what a growth in the last decade
A sector worth a treasure. It is the Made in Italy food & beverage industry that does not seem to know any setbacks. Over the past decade, the value of food and beverage exports has almost doubled (+81%), rising from 33.5 billion in 2013 to 60.7 billion in 2022. In practice, as shown in the Ismea analysis, shipments of agri-food products have incre...