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Small towns that have seen a dramatic decrease in population year after year, hope to reverse the trend this way. In some cases the properties have been inherited by heirs who live somewhere else and not only have no use nor interest but also do not want or cannot pay money in taxes.   The municipality act as "middleman" checking the serious...

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The waiter delivers our bottle of chilled Grillo with aplomb. We sip slowly, gazing at the caramel- and vanilla-colored canyons of an abandoned-quarry-turned-upscale-hotel. And then he reappears, serving caprese salad, bruschetta with various olive tapenades and warmed spicy chips.   "No, no," we say, "We didn't order these." "Madam," h...

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Rabbit beach, a beach on the island of Lampedusa off the south coast of Sicily, has been named the third best beach in the world based on millions of reviews and opinions by travellers compiled by TripAdvisor.   TripAdvisor described Rabbit beach as an unspoiled nature reserve and "piece of heaven" for it's golden sand and crystal clear wate...

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A journey around Sicily and among Sicilians. The attachment to the Italian heritage and the passion to tell stories and help understand culture from a new, extraordinary perspective.   Director Luca Vullo, from Caltanissetta, has put his abilities, knowledge, and interests together and is now one of the most interesting young professionals a...

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Bowery Culinary Center, Whole Foods MarketThursday, June 6, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)New York, NYHands-On & Demonstration, $45 With ancient influences from Greece, Spain, and even North Africa, Sicilian cuisine is as unique as it is delicious. Spend an evening in Sicily as you cook your way through traditional Sicilian fare that shows...

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A long-standing Italian tradition will return to Orland Park on Monday, March 9 when the Sons of Italy of Orland Park Leone D’Oro Lodge 2700 host a Saint Joseph’s Table at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 South Ravinia Avenue. The event begins at 6 p.m.   One of the most beloved saints among Italian-Americans, Saint Joseph was the foster...

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by Pascal Gangi   My name is Pascal Gangi and I am a graduate from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a degree in Electrical-Mechanical Engineering. I was born in Sicily and moved to Revere at a very young age. My Sicilian heritage is something that I hold dear to my heart and I admire the art work that is presented in many of the tradit...

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Antonella Vitale, PhD candidate in the Department of History at City University of New York, will present a piece of her dissertation, focused on the oral histories she gathered in Sicily last summer, at an upcoming conference at the University of Pennsylvania. Antonella was a winner of NOIAW's 2015 scholarship program.   Antonella said via...

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My name is Nita Sturiale and my past and present is intertwined with Sicily. I have been a Professor at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston for more than 15 years, am currently the department chair, and have been the project manager for many successful endeavors in the arts and in business.   I have been traveling to Sicil...

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by Serena Perfetto   Traveling around Italy is a special experience not only for the heartbreaking landscape and the gorgeous art you can find on your way. Italy's uniqueness is also related to the chance of finding history and culture in some remote places.   This is the case of five small towns that keep the tradition of exceptional...

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