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The Bayonne (NJ) Italian Heritage Parade kicked off on 56th Street and Avenue C on Sept. 20, marking the first parade in 15 years honoring the contributions of the Italian American community. Council President Gary La Pelusa, who was named Grand Marshall, led a group of distinguished Italian Americans, pausing at St. Vincent's Church for a Padre Pi...

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Woodland Park came together to celebrate a remarkable milestone on Wednesday, as the borough honored long-time resident Teresa "Terry" Olivo on her 90th birthday. Terry, a cherished member of the community, was recognized for her decades of unwavering dedication and contributions to the borough. Mayor Tracy Kallert led the celebration, expressing h...

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Following two sold-out performances of Gaetano Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore at The Flea Theater in NYC this past June, Teatro Grattacielo, in collaboration with Camerata Bardi International Academy and the Light Opera of New Jersey, brings this co-production to New Jersey for three highly anticipated dates. Audiences can enjoy the performances on N...

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In celebration of Columbus Day, Livingston UNICO recently hosted its annual Italian flag raising ceremony at Livingston Town Hall with a subsequent reception featuring traditional Italian refreshments such as espresso, cannolis, homemade panettone, cookies, homemade freselle and gelato donated by Turano’s Pizza Kitchen.  “Today we raise the Italian...

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Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) was recently honored with the “Legislator of the Year Award” by the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey on October 9, 2024. “I am extremely honored and grateful to the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey for this prestigious award,” said Sen. Pennacchio. “From county clerks and registers of...

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"My Italy Story," written by Joseph Gallo, starring Michael Notardonato, is a nostalgic exploration of family, heritage and the ties that bind us. Spurred by pleas to help reunite his fractured family, a young man quits his job as a New York account executive and travels to Vallata — the tiny Italian town of his ancestors. Not until he returns home...

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On Wednesday evening, October 16, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners held its annual Italian Heritage Month celebration, continuing a tradition of more than 30 years of honoring the accomplishments of individuals of Italian heritage. This year, special recognition was given to the Granata family, owners of Bella Italia Restaurant in Ora...

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Italians in Long Branch, at the Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center, NJ, celebrates the history and legacy of Italian immigrants who made Long Branch their new home in the early 20th century. This exhibit pays tribute to the strength and spirit of the Italian immigrants who settled in Long Branch and whose legacy continues to shape the city. “It’s b...

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Primavera Lodge returned to the Edgewood Country Club, in June 2024, for its annual Lodge Memorial Mass and Luncheon to honor our deceased members. As always, the mass is celebrated with the reading of the names of all our deceased members. Thank you to Father Carmen D’Amico for joining us and celebrating the mass. In addition to the memorial servi...

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On October 14th, Columbus Day, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio was joined by the Morris County Sons of Italy Chapter 2561 for a special Italian Flag Raising Ceremony at Town Hall. Mayor Barberio, along with Sons of Italy President Joe Jannerone and former Council President and Sons of Italy member Mike dePierro, raised the Italian flag f...

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