Ennio Morricone documentary in theaters in February
The amazing life and career of composer Ennio Morricone is explored in a new documentary, Ennio, which will be in theaters on February 9. Via Rolling Stone: The documentary, which was made by filmmaker and regular Morricone collaborator Giuseppe Tornatore (Cinema Paradiso) before the Maestro died in 2020, premiered at the 2021 Venice Film Festival...
Joe Gatto performing in NYC: Dates, tickets to see former ‘Impractical Jokers’ star
Joe Gatto is back. Born and raised on Staten Island, the well-known comedian, actor, and producer — and former “Impractical Jokers” star — is bringing “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” to New York City at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan on Saturday, Jan. 20. “I’ve played Radio City Music Hall, I’ve played Madison Square Garden with the guys,” said Gat...
City council passes bill to co-name Astoria street after Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett, the Astoria native and late singer who gained international fame, will soon have a street co-named after him. The city council passed a bill Wednesday that will see the intersection of 32nd Street and Ditmars Boulevard co-named Tony Bennett Place, in honor of the singer who died in July at the age of 96. Bennett, who grew up in an apa...
Giants' Tommy DeVito Files for 'Tommy Cutlets' and 'Passing Paisano' Trademarks
Tommy DeVito is looking to take advantage of his time in the spotlight. According to sports business reporter Darren Rovell, the New York Giants quarterback's LLC, TD, filed for trademarks for "Tommy Cutlets" and "Passing Paisano." Rovell explained that the Tommy Cutlets filing was done with the intention of selling branded chicken, pasta and pizza...
L.I. Man “Honors and Defends” Italian American Heritage Via Television Program
When Dave Anthony Setteducati and his wife joined the local Sons of Italy lodge in Smithtown, NY several years ago, they were looking to make new friends that shared the same heritage. After all, Nassau and Suffolk counties have one of the largest numbers of Italian surnamed families in the country! Not only did they make many new connections, but...
IABF selected for NYS baseball hall of fame
The Italian American Baseball Foundation continues to grow and influence the game of baseball domestically and globally. The organization has been selected for induction into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024 for its efforts. The announcement was made by Rene LeRoux, Executive Director of the Hall. “The IABF is honored to be inducted...
Basilicata Unveiled: A Night of Culture and Music in New York City
In a captivating evening hosted at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York, the region of Basilicata took center stage with its rich cultural heritage. The event saw the presence of Fabio Finotti, the director of the Institute, Consul General Fabrizio Di Michele, and the President of Basilicata, Vito Bardi, who provided a journey into the treasu...
‘We’re very proud of our Italian heritage,’ says Tommy DeVito’s agent after viral NFL moment
While rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito was stealing the show with his performance on the field, his agent Sean Stellato was grabbing all the headlines off it. Donned in an elegant black pinstripe suit and sporting a matching fedora, Stellato’s brief appearance went viral on Monday ahead of the New York Giants’ win against the Green Bay Packers. The...
Anthony Nunziata to perform ‘My Italian Christmas Concert!’ Dec. 23 at Yorktown Stage, with PMHS junior Grace Kiamie as guest
Direct from sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall, Café Carlyle and 54 Below Nightclub, Anthony Nunziata – with his Michael Buble/Andrea Bocelli-esque voice – will win your heart and applause on a special one-night-only performance on Saturday December 23rd 7:30pm at Yorktown Stage. His hit holiday show includes your Christmas favorites, Italian arias...
Tommy DeVito’s cheering section broke out in the most Italian celebration ever after his second half TD
No matter the final score, the Tommy DeVito cheering section officially won Monday night’s New York Giants game against the Green Bay Packers. While watching from the stands at MetLife Stadium, DeVito’s father and agent engaged in the most Italian-approved hand gestures and even planted big smooches on each other’s cheeks as they rooted for Giants...
Baseball plus Italy celebrated in New York
Terry Francona, a.k.a. Tito, admitted that in his grandfather's language he cannot express a single concept. He does remember four words, though: "In the name of the father." Because the priest would say them in Italian, precisely, and when that moment came it meant that the liturgy was ending, "and it was almost the moment when you could finally p...
Little Italy Endicott celebrates the legacy of Frank Sinatra
Little Italy Endicott is flying guests to the moon with the timeless music of Frank Sinatra. Little Italy is hosting its annual cocktail party fundraiser in celebration of Sinatra’s 108th birthday. The event will be held on December 11 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Joey’s Pizzeria, located at 200 Oak Hill Avenue in Endicott. Cocktail attire and fedoras are...