Schenectady Loves Italy fundraiser raises $17k
On Aug. 24, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Italy, with damage centered in the mountain town of Amatrice. Proctors, recognizing the strong Italian American population in the city and the region, responded by reaching out to other businesses in the community and staging a Schenectady Loves Italy fundraiser on Sept. 1. Proctors joined with...
'Craftsman bartenders' push Italian spirits growth
"Has Jimmy 'Chainsaw' McPhee been in?" Billy Connolly asks the barman in an old Not the Nine O'clock News sketch. "Wha' aboot 'Big Jock the Knee Cruncher' or 'Hacksaw Hegarty'?" he continues. The barman shakes his head each time, and when Connolly is finally satisfied that the coast is clear he asks in a lisp: "Can I have a Campari and tho...
Mike Nozzolio, 'Senator of the Finger Lakes,' celebrated
It's a rare accomplishment to have logged 34 years in public office and still enjoy 360-degree applause. But outgoing New York State Senator Michael Nozzolio got to see and hear it from all sides. In a three-hour ovation from colleagues, constituents, friends and family Wednesday, "Finger Lakes Salute" honored the "Senator of the Finger La...
A dining tour of Hertel Avenue
By Andrew Z. Galarneau Hertel Avenue has long had a reputation as a center of Italian-American opportunities for Buffalo-area diners. There's a good reason the Galbani Italian Heritage Festival has called it home for 29 years. But have you driven down the North Buffalo thoroughfare lately? If you're hungry, and not sure what for, it m...
Bushwick restaurant Faro receives Michelin Star rating
By Anthony Giudice This Bushwick restaurant is now a star. The Michelin Guide to New York City Restaurants has officially awarded the Italian restaurant Faro a one-star rating, an upgrade from their previous Bib Gourmand status. Faro, located at 436 Jefferson St. right over the Ridgewood border, is an Italian restaurant that opened in 201...
Il “Vince Lombardi” di Castel Giorgio (TR) ancora una volta al centro dell’attenzione
Il mitico campo è il protagonista in una nuova collana di libri digitali, in un documentario di un celebre giornalista e in un telegiornale di una grande rete televisiva americana Un appuntamento di assoluto interesse quello che si terrà sabato 10 dicembre al le o re 15.30 nelle sede comunale di Castel Giorgio (TR). La cittadina umbr...
Franceschini presenta il piano strategico del Turismo 2017-2022
Il Ministro dei Beni e delle Attività Culturali e del Turismo, Dario Franceschini, ha presentato oggi in Consiglio dei Ministri il Piano Strategico del Turismo 2017-2022, che delinea lo sviluppo del settore nei prossimi sei anni per rilanciare la leadership italiana sul mercato turistico mondiale. Già approvato all'unanimità dal Comitato Permanent...
Tina's Cafe a taste of Sicily in Gurnee
By Shonda Talerico Dudlicek Dining at Tina's Italian Café and Bake Shop is like dining at a Sicilian kitchen table. Plates are set atop handmade crocheted tablecloths, which are protected under plastic. They were made by Tina's mother, who can't speak a word of English but won't let that stop her from telling stories about her family's life b...
I vettori Usa sospendono i voli per Roma
Duro colpo per i flussi turistici tra Stati Uniti e Italia a partire dal prossimo autunno, sia a livello incoming che outgoing. L'orario invernale porta infatti un'amara novità nei voli tra Roma e New York, che verrà operato soltanto da Alitalia. I piani di riduzione dei costi messi a punto per il prossimo inverno da parte delle compagnie stat...
Conferito al Console Generale Marco Nobili il premio “Dante Distinctive Citizen Award” della Societa’ Dante Alighieri
Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan 2012 YEAR END GALA and Members’ Celebration Saturday, November 17, 2012 The Dante Alighieri Society Michigan Chapter’s “Year End Gala” was an unforgettable night with a great dinner, music, and dancing. We enjoyed the Italian Singer/Actress/Producer Simona Rodano and accordionist Joe Recchia. Special guest...
Detroit: all’international auto show tanto Made in Italy e super crescita US
Parte il primo appuntamento dell'anno del settore auto: Salone di Detroit dal 14 al 27 gennaio 2013Inaugura la nuova stagione delle esposizioni auto, l'INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW di Detroit previsto dal 14 al 27 gennaio. Sono circa cinquanta le novità, la rassegna aprirà sabato 19 fino al 27 tra il fermento di tutto il popolo di media che è accorso pe...
Francesca Mignosa's book presentation " My Sicily"
Venerdì 1 Marzo 201319.00 A 21.00 Cleveland State University2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH (map) You are all invited to Francesca Mignosa's book presentation " My Sicily: Life in the cusp of the Mediterranean Sea" on Friday, March 1st at 7:00 p.m. The presentation will take place at Cleveland State University in the Student Center room MC 313....