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By Rob Bailey    We've said it before but it bears repeating: Delis are crucial for survival in New York City. They aren't glamorous or trendy — they are essential. Delis are also where you get the essentials: A gallon of milk, a loaf of bread, a dozen eggs, a hot cup of joe — ahem — your daily newspaper.   The 80-year-old's...

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October 16 (Thursday) 2:30 - 4:25 pmCelebrating the Italians of Staten Island! As Staten Island's largest ancestral group, the Italian population has had a tremendous impact on the borough and its history. This event by Pat Salmon will focus on Italian immigration, agricultural endeavors through the 1960s, influence on other ethnic groups, family...

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On Saturday, July 12 at 2 p.m., Mimi Aloia will read from her latest book, "My Father's Fish." The book is a compilation of poems, prose and original drawings that Mimi describes as a reflection of memories, thoughts, incidents and feelings from her life.   Her autobiographical journey gives you entrance into her world as a child, teenager a...

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At age 65, The Italian Club of Staten Island Foundation, Inc., is still going strong. The time-honored organization played host to its 64th annual Dinner Dance Friday, April 10 in Nicotra's Ballroom of the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield, where some 170 revelers came out to party heartily, laud the evening's honorees and to raise their glasses i...

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By James S. Oddo   Several times since I began working at Borough Hall, my Mom has welled up with emotion, telling me how proud my grandfather would have been to see me become the Borough President. She was speaking of her Dad, Edward Galbo, who left Sicily in 1902 for the promise of a better life in a new land.   When he arrived, he...

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A Message From Staten Island Borough President James Oddo - "The Italian-American community on Staten Island continues to be large and vibrant. It is the largest community of its kind in the country. As a diverse community, we embrace these roots and celebrate them with our families through food and culture. In fact, we are thrilled to be the home...

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By Raanan Geberer   It is tempting to make a comparison between 1930s and '40s-era Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and new Mayor Bill de Blasio.   Both are considered "outsiders" who were not part of the political machine, both are Italian-American, and both were considered left of center, although a hard-core leftist would certainly contest...

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The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere presents a book talk and signing with author Mimi Aloia - Wednesday, October 1, 2014 @ 7 PM Q & A with the author will take place after the presentation. Copies of the book will be available and can be autographed.   Suggested Donation: $20 pp. (Cash, check or credit card...

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by Elisabetta Grasso   A resent research has demonstrated that positive cognitive gains are associated with learning a second language in childhood. Starting from this particular statement the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum has decided to initiate a STEM bilingual program for children between two and a half and four years old in a true bilingu...

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Saturday, January 10at 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Garibaldi-Meucci Museum 420 Tompkins Ave, Staten Island, : Free for Children ages 3 to 10 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED -CALL NOW 718-442-1608 Meet Le Befana and hear her story. Fun, games, songs, snacks, prizes and activities for all the children. Come celebrate Christmas the Italian way! The pa...

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