The American-Italian Cancer Foundation gave the 2024 Prize for Scientific Excellence in Medicine, sponsored by the Alexander Bodini Foundation, to Dr. Giulio F. Draetta and Dr. Laura Esserman for the important discoveries in cancer biology, prevention, diagnosis and/or treatment. They will be presented with a $50,000 prize at AICF’s Benefit Dinner...

Hidden away in one of Greenwich Village’s most famed buildings, Trattoria One Fifth is far more than just another moody Italian restaurant in Manhattan. Its storied walls have witnessed numerous notable events and social gatherings—from patrons toasting martinis while WWII soldiers paraded through downtown, to the ’30s supper club Number One Bar, w...

On Oct. 24, Mercury Studios and Fathom premiered iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli’s concert film, Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration. Sofia Carson joined Bocelli on the red carpet at Regal Essex Crossing. The film, which chronicles Bocelli’s three-day July concert event in Italy honoring his 30th anniversary in music, is set to be released in U....

I Sud del Mondo held a High-level Press Conference at the Iconic Plaza Hotel on Columbus Day, October 14, 2024  in New York City. The initiative presented by. On. Avv. Giuseppe Galati, Responsible Scientific Director of I Sud del Mondo is entitled "Community Links and Networks for local development; Territorial resilience in Southern Italy. ” This...

The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport has unveiled a new partnership with Italian airline Neos, the latest carrier to commit to operating from the all-international terminal, which is set to welcome customers in 2026. The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $19 bill...

Whether you’re a local living in New York or a tourist visiting the city, look no further than Lulla for a comforting Italian meal. Located in the foyer of the Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea Hotel, Lulla is a modern, cozy, no-fuss Italian restaurant that serves all guests delicious pasta and entrees in a relaxing ambiance. Travel critics oft...

Song’E Napule Pizzeria and Trattoria celebrate a decade of bringing the heart of Naples to New York City, led by Naples-born chef Ciro Iovine and his wife, Austria.  What began as a humble pizzeria in the West Village has grown into a beloved institution, serving authentic Italian pizza across four thriving locations:  Two in the West Village, Uppe...

If you’re going to have a restaurant in one of the most highly contested areas of Manhattan, you’re going to need a strong offering. Thankfully, Fasano Restaurant is well up-to-task with spritely, classic service and a sense of grandeur that’s a little bit of Rome and 90s New York rolled into one. The thing you’ll remember most about this impeccabl...

After closing for three years due to renovations, the Italian American Museum in Little Italy has officially reopened and is ready to welcome new visitors at its 151 Mulberry St. location. The museum had undergone a significant expansion, making its previous space six times larger. It now has four levels, a 50-seat auditorium, an atrium with a 20-f...

Dear friends, We the Italians is spending October, the Italian Heritage Month, back and forth between New York, Rome and Washington DC. This is the busiest month of the year for us, and for several friends in the Italian American community. October began with a very special moment for me. As you may know, I have the honor of being the representativ...