By Ken Borsuk   The traditional Columbus Day flag raising outside of Town Hall is set for 9 a.m. Monday in celebration of Italian heritage. Despite town offices being closed for the holiday, the Italian flag will be formally hoist and displayed outside Town Hall for the day. A reception will follow at the St. Lawrence Club, 86 Valley Ro...

«Lorenzo, noi gatti jazz di New York, tu pantegana toscana!». È già tarda sera quando un Joe Bastianich scatenato trascina Jovanotti in un duetto che non potevi nemmeno immaginare: la rockstar e il maestro della cucina italiana negli Usa si tuffano in una versione pirotecnica, e senza rete, di uno dei più celebri successi di Sinatra. «Fly me to the...

All of a sudden, at the beginning of October 2014 Seattle has turned into the center of the communications in and about the Italian American community. What happened in the north western city that was so important to cause this? The Seattle city council voted to transform Columbus Day in Indigenous Day. We are glad to be able to talk about this, a...

The Columbus Citizens Foundation today announced it has named leading financier, Alberto Cribiore as the Grand Marshal of the 71st Columbus Day Parade, which will take place on Fifth Avenue on Monday, October 12, 2015. The annual Columbus Day Parade, organized by the Columbus Citizens Foundation and presented by the Conair Corporation, is the...

by Joe Zlomek   A sing-along to Italian and American songs will provide a Columbus Day concert for diners next Monday (Oct. 12, 2015) from 5-9 p.m. at the Friendly's Restaurant, Route 100 and Shoemaker Road. A portion of the proceeds from meals purchased between those hours will benefit the Pottstown Area Seniors Center building fund, accord...

When a local Italian-American group was looking for individuals worthy of recognition for their contributions to the Auburn community, there wasn't much discussion involved.   The Cultural Italian American Organization, of Auburn, will honor this Columbus Day three individuals whose actions have benefited the local area: Matteo Bartolotta an...

by Elisabeth Hernandez   Sabino Romano and his family hoisted Italian flags in the air as they brought up the rear of the Columbus Day parade on Saturday morning in Denver. Romano has been showing his support for the holiday at the downtown Denver event for at least 20 years, he said.   "It's an Italian thing," Romano said. "Plus...

by Bruno Matarazzo Jr   The founder of the Nutmeg Conservatory will be named Italian mayor for the day on Monday, Columbus Day. The Torrington Chapter of UNICO National and the city announced this week that Sharon Dante, executive director of the Nutmeg Conservatory, would be honored.   In 2010, Marjorie Dante, left, was named Italia...

Education, music, family, food and laughter. These are the things that have shaped the world of Louis Covelli, who directed the Tremper High School bands for more than three decades before retiring in June. And on Sunday night, Covelli was the honored for his contributions to the community during the Italian American Society's annual Columbus...

A familiar face to many will be heading up Morris Park Avenue in a few weeks. The grand marshal of the 2014 Bronx Columbus Day Parade is Vincent Pastore, the actor best known for his role on The Sopranos.   Pastore, a 3rd generation Italian-American, said he's proud to represent Italian culture and history at this year's Columbus Day Parade...