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On Friday June 24th, New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission participated in a dinner meeting with the Hon Vicenzo Amendola Undersecretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The Undersecretary was in New York for official meetings at the United Nations, but made time to visit New Jersey to meet with the Italian America...

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by Rich Cuccagna   Dr. Jianping Wang, the new president of Mercer County Community College (MCCC), met recently with the Chair of the New Jersey Italian and Italian American Heritage Commission (NJIIAHC), Robert DiBiase, and Chair of the organization's Curriculum Development Committee, Cav. Gilda Rorro Baldassari, Ed.D.   The purpose...

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"The Universality of Italian Heritage" Curriculum Presentation featured testimonials from administrators, teachers, and even students from Oakcrest high school, to the effectiveness of the Curriculum. Additional presentations were made by NJIHC Commissioners Cav. Gilda Rorro Baldassari, Ed.D and Dr. Eileen L. Poiani, while opening remarks were grac...

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by Hasime Kukaj   Gov. Chris Christie recently appointed Nutley resident Eileen L. Poiani to the New Jersey Italian and Italian American Heritage Commission.   "I was very honored and humbled to be nominated as a commissioner," Poiani said. As a third generation Nutleyite, Poiani has served various committees, including the Acade...

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I would like to thank our leadership, staff, and volunteers for helping to make 2016 such a successful year. A special thanks is also owed to our generous benefactors and partners, for their continued support.   Please consider making a year-end donation so that the Commission can continue ensuring that New Jersey's Italian Heritage is never forg...

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On Thursday April 28th, New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission Chairman Robert DiBiase was recognized as Man of the Year by the Ocean County Federation of Republican Women during their Annual Gala. This title is given to "individuals who have given a lifetime of service to improving their community and insuring the quality of life in Ocean County."...

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February 8 @ 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm. Event will take place in University Hall 7th Floor Conference Center. Registration required. To RSVP, visit the organizer website.   oin us for a conversation with documentary filmmakers. This round table will explore issues related to Italian immigration to the United States, yesterday's as well as today's. A...

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You're invited! 12th Annual NJIIAHC Congress - Mercer County Community College - Saturday, September 19th. The New Jersey Italian and Italian American Heritage Commission (NJIIAHC) is proud to announce its 2015 Annual Congress: "Promoting Education, Preserving Our Italian Cultural Heritage."   This historic event will fea...

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Few people change the history of the world. Christopher Columbus was surely among those who did. I am dismayed to learn that your organization may dismiss his national holiday, Columbus Day.   I serve as a Consular Correspondent for Italy in New Jersey and as Chair of the Curriculum Development Committee of the New Jersey Italian Heritage Co...

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June 2 @ 5:00 pm - June 5 @ 10:00 pm. The fair features something for everyone including 30+ Ride & Games, 2 nights of our Signature Fireworks Show Spectacular, Expansive International Food Items and Vendor sales, Beer and Wine Garden, Music stage – delivering non-stop music and acts, Daily events – contests, showcases, and activities for...

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