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A longtime Italian bakery known especially for its sub and sandwich rolls will return after an almost a three-year absence. Martusciello Boutique Bakery will open at 2280 Lyell Ave. in Gates in early 2025. "I have my whole life invested in that business," said Frank Martusciello, 70. Gaetano and Maria Martusciello, Frank's parents, started baking a...

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History can often be learned from books. But nothing tops hearing about it from those who lived it. “Then we can pass it on and tell our next generation, this is what it’s all about being Italian or being American-Italian or American-Italian,” said Italian-American Gabriele Napolitano. The stories of many Italian-American families who immigrated to...

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The second annual Italian Heritage Day was held Sunday at the Rochester Public Market in partnership with Cugini di Roc. Attendees enjoyed classic Italian fare while attending cooking demonstrations, and an Italian language introduction hosted by Rochester Institute of Technology and Nazareth College’s Italian Programs. Guests say the people were w...

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Clear skies for majority of the day meant for a clear view of planes! Saturday was day one of the two-day 2024 A.P. Property Services Rochester Airshow at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. The airshow, returning this year with an Italian twist that had annual attendees even more excited. “I love the airshow. I come her...

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A Second World War veteran has died aged 102 while travelling to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Robert "Al" Persichitti, from Rochester, New York, served in the US Navy and was involved in the Allied operation in Japan. he veteran flew overseas with the National World War II Museum Group. After landing in Germany, the group were on a shi...

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Fusion food is fun. Homemade pasta is delicious. Door Dash is convenient. But sometimes you have to just have classic Italian food made well — in an intimate dining experience. Rocco at 165 Monroe Ave. is a place that is often recommended. A coffee klatch in Brighton was talking about favorite Rochester restaurants recently, and Rocco was quickly m...

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The Memorial Art Gallery, located on University Avenue in Rochester, is home to North America's only full-size antique Italian organ. The organ was discovered in Florence around 1980 by a German craftsman who restored instruments. It was almost disassembled and sold as pieces of home furnishings. Now owned by the Eastman School of Music, it is full...

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An Italian bakery that in late 2022 was forced to close because it was drawing too many customers has a new home. And customers have been returning in droves. Forno Tony, formerly and very briefly located in a small plaza at East Avenue and Winton Road, reopened Dec. 30 at 1350 University Ave. Despite the year-long absence, demand remains high for...

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Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport today announced that the Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori will headline the 2024 A.P. Property Services Rochester International Airshow on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, 2024. Joining Frecce Tricolori in the program will be the United S...

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The long-anticipated Evviva Trattoria restaurant is scheduled for a soft opening Wednesday at 4 p.m. "Evviva means cheers, and Trattoria translates loosely to medium-size restaurant, and that's what we are," said Charles Belanger, district manager. "We are a family here and we are ready to serve your family." The restaurant, located at 155 Market P...

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