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Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, Board of Commissioners Chairman Anthony Romano, and the Board of Commissioners celebrated Italian-American heritage with a flag raising and celebration at the Historic Brennan Courthouse on October 13, followed by the Annual Columbus Square Park wreath laying on October 14th.  These events honored and recognized t...

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On Sunday, Woodland Park and the Roma Club gathered for the annual raising of the Italian flag to commemorate Columbus Day, marking the event’s ninth year. The event celebrated not only Christopher Columbus but also the rich heritage and contributions of Italian Americans. The flag-raising was a moment of pride for the community, with attendees ref...

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Several dozen members of the community gathered in Mindowaskin Park Sunday, Oct. 13 for the annual Westfield Christopher Columbus Day ceremony, sponsored by the Westfield Italian-American Club and the Greater Westfield chapter of UNICO. Beyond discussions regarding the voyage Christopher Columbus sailed centuries ago, speakers praised the many achi...

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American Theater Group (ATG), Central NJ's professional regional theater company, will present the endearing My Italy Story by NJ playwright Joseph Gallo as its 2024-25 Season Opener, followed by the exhilarating and Tony Award-winning musical Purlie written by Ossie Davis, Philip Rose and Peter Udell with music by Gary Geld. My Italy Story is a no...

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Hackensack NJ, on a beautiful Saturday morning, the Hackensack Chapter of UNICO National held its 53rd Annual Christopher Columbus Day Celebration, bringing together the community to honor Italian American heritage and celebrate those making a difference. UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the U.S., is known for it...

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 Once again the parade stepped off without a hitch. Although clouds appeared in the sky, the sun shined through and not one drop of water fell from the sky - a summer day in the fall for the 42nd annual Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day and Italian Heritage Parade. The trail of floats, cars and marching bands made its way through Franklin Avenue. Join...

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Columbus Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October, holds special significance for the large Italian-American population in New Jersey. With over 17% of the state’s residents tracing their roots back to Italy, this day goes beyond honoring Christopher Columbus—it serves as a celebration of Italian heritage and cultural pride. New Jersey’s Str...

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In honor of Columbus Day, The Italian Tribune Newspaper brought together New Jersey’s Italian American community at Birchwood Manor in Whippany, owned by the Marino family. During the annual Gala, Publisher Buddy Fortunato honored several personalities who have distinguished themselves for their commitment to promoting Italian American culture over...

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In celebration of Columbus Day, Livingston UNICO will host its annual Italian flag raising ceremony on Monday, Oct. 14, at Livingston Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments to follow.  This annual tradition honors the rich Italian heritage and contributions of the Italian-American community. The ceremony will feature the raising of the Italian fl...

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Earlier today, the Belleville NJ Police Department welcomed the Italian National Police, known as the Carabinieri, to New Jersey. The Italian officers traveled from Italy to participate in Italian Heritage Month celebrations in the region. The Carabinieri are scheduled to attend several local events. These include the Belleville-Nutley Columbus Day...

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