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It’s Italian Heritage Month. There is no better time to hold an event honoring Italian heritage in our region. It’s precisely why we formed the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island – (ITALI). The more we unite as a heritage group, the more we can honor the past and inspire the future.  None of this is groundbreaking or innovative. I car...

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October has become “Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month,” thanks to a bipartisan resolution sponsored by Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Nassau, Queens). The H. Res. 1524, co-sponsored by Congressman Mark Amodei (R-NV02), “salutes the Italian and Italian-American community and exhibits appreciation for their culture and their heritage that have i...

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 6 – 8:30 PM. Wang Theater, Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University, NY. Archbishop Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, will be in conversation with Dr. Vincenzo Pascale, Associate Professor at Long Island University and adjunct lecturer in the Globalization Studies and International R...

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The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island and the Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University have formed a partnership and recently signed a memorandum of understanding to commemorate the collaboration. Both organizations commit to working on initiatives aligning with their missions and visions. They will collaborate on project...

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Bar Enzo, a speakeasy inspired by the Italian American upbringing of owner Joe Schinco, officially opened in Long Island City on Thursday, Sept. 5, following an exclusive pre-opening event the previous evening. Located at 10-15 43rd Ave., the intimate venue is hidden above the Greats of Craft bar and restaurant and can be accessed through a side en...

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Casey Gilbert has the unique privilege of playing lacrosse for Team Italy as an Italian American. Italian through her mom and Sicilian grandmother, the Miller Place, NY resident is proud to represent Italy on the international sports stage and will be recognized at the inaugural Long Island Italian Celebration through the Italian American Heritage...

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Former News12 anchor Doug Geed will help lead the Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 13, joining three others serving as grand marshals. Butch Yamali, president of Dover Group Business Company, and Marisol and Biagio Isgro, Jr., the state president of  Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, will also seve as grand marshals. The parade route will re...

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The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island (IAHSLI),  a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, advocating, and building awareness of the Italian American community for the next generation, announced the appointment of Silvia Davi to its Executive Board.  The IAHSLI continues to grow its leadership with dedicated Italian Americans...

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Patchogue Village is gearing up for one of its oldest traditions: the Italian Festival of St. Liberata. The food and fun happens Saturday, Sept. 8, up and down Main Street. From noon to 6 p.m., Main Street will be closed for the festival. The day will kick off with the traditional parade, which will begin in front of the Suffolk County District Cou...

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Christopher Macchio, an international classical cross-over vocalist known globally for his commanding performances from the White House balcony, will be an inaugural honoree of the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island. Macchio will be recognized at the 2024 Long Island Italian Celebration at Larkfield Manor on Monday, October 21. Ticket...

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