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Julio Vincent Gambuto only has a couple of rules: 1. No mafia. 2. No guns. See, the filmmaker would rather deal in genuine emotion than dwell on what Hollywood wants Staten Island to be, stereotypically. "In some cases it's been done brilliantly -- in some cases, not so brilliantly, but my stories are about family and the real experience of growing...

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On Sunday, April 2, 2017 the Antonio Young Inventors' Final Competition was held at Staten Island Technical High School. 14 Semi-finalists from three boroughs competed for cash and prizes. The event was proudly sponsored by: The Garibaldi Meucci Museum, Carol and Rocco Berardi and The Lois and Richard Nicotra Foundation. Special thanks to our judge...

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The Italian Club of Staten Island Foundaton will host its 66th annual Dinner Dance Thursday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. in LiGreci's Staaten, West Brighton. The gala evening is inclusive of a cocktail hour and a formal sit-down dinner followed by assorted desserts and dancing. Live musical entertainment will be provided by the club's own Michael Russo...

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Thursday, March 30th at the PepperJack Grill in Staten Island, Boulevard Books releases Mrs. Pecora and Her Purple Hat, the first book in a series by author and artist, June Palo. The series takes Mrs. Pecora and her family through their journey of ordinary days, which become extraordinary. The book is inspired by June Palo's family, heritage, trad...

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While the focus was on St. Patrick's Day Friday, the parade up Fifth Avenue, corned beef, green beer and all the trimmings, on Sunday celebrations shifted to the great Feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of families and of the Universal Church. The tradition was originally brought over with Italians who immigrated from the "old country" and is st...

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As Staten Islanders anxiously await the arrival of spring and the promise of rebirth, a sacred annual tradition awaits a group of individuals whose faith is their inspiration year after year. St. Joseph, one of the most loved saints among Italian-Americans and the patron saint of the Universal Church, workers and the protector of families, is honor...

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March 20 (Monday)   6:00 - 9:00 pm St. Joseph's Day Feast. Celebrate St. Joseph's Day with NOIAW's Staten Island Network members and friends! Enjoy a traditional feast (including pasta con le sarde). Zeppole and coffee will be served for dessert. A St. Joseph's table will be on display with an abundance of fresh breads, fruits, vegetables and flowe...

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"Every kid or coach who participates in organized soccer on Staten Island owes him," were the words Sandy Rapaglia used to honor Dr. Gabriel Nigrin, one of the pioneers of the sport, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 93. "Doc started organized soccer on Staten Island. He's been a fixture since the 1960s. He was the man," said Rapaglia, the fo...

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The New York Archdiocese is in contract with a Staten Island developer to sell the original Holy Rosary Church building and adjoining parish parcels, the Advance has learned. The 90-year-old stucco and wood-frame church, built by hand by Italian immigrants, is at 207 Sand Lane, two blocks from the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Boardwalk in South Beach....

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Please join us for a festive Carnevale/Fat Tuesday. Dinner Program on February 28th. For your enjoyment, at 6:00 PM, we will be screening a short, yet vivid and interesting video called "The Sights & Sounds of Carnevale Celebrations in Italy" created by member and music educator, Lou Barrella. Then at 7:00 PM, you will be treated to a wonderful buf...

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