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by Rob Bailey   "Staten Italy" takes on new meaning this summer at Casa Belvedere — and not in the insulting way so often portrayed in American media. That's because the Italian cultural foundation's third-annual al fresco film festival, "Cinema Sotto Le Stelle," is once again celebrating true Italian culture with a series of films from the...

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Saturday, May 16th at 3 p.m. the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum will host the presentation of the book John of Divinity by Louis Borelli and Dr. Vincent Maligno, a Staten Island writing team publishing their first novel. John of Divinity is a powerful and timely novel inspired by spiritual encounters, exploring the meaning of God's teachings in the time...

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By Carol Ann Benanti   The Italian Club of Staten Island, the time-honored organization founded to promote "a better understanding among leading Italian-Americans in the business and professional field and to raise awareness about Italian culture," has awarded two $5,000 college scholarships for outstanding academic achievement and community...

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The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere presents "Celebrating the Life, Times & Artistry of Caravaggio", a DVD Presentation by Dr. Snjezana Smodlaka - Tuesday, July 21, 2015 @ 7:00 PM   Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, the famous Italian Baroque painter, was a consummate artist, highly creative, origi...

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By Pamela Silvestri   With the weather feeling more like spring, perhaps you're in the mood for something cool. Regardless of current temps, here's something a Staten Islander can warm up to in the spring. And the winner is Ralph's Famous Italian Ices with 2,440 votes for its six locations: 501 Port Richmond Ave, Port Richmond; 3285 Ric...

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Join us for an evening of staged reading excerpts from two plays written and performed by two talented Italian-American women; Chiara Montalto and Lauren LoGiudice.

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Il 13 Maggio 2013 alle h 16.00 a Villa Pantelleria, Vicolo Pantelleria 10 (angolo Viale Strasburgo) a Palermo, avra' luogo la Conferenza stampa sulla mostra fotografica "Quelli di Bagheria dopo Baaria" diretta da Francesco Fadda che si svolgera' presso The Italian Cultural Fondation at Casa Belvedere di New York dal 20 Maggio al 07 Giugno c.a. Dopo...

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This Italian American singer and stage actor's voice and presence has captivated audiences by singing a repertoire that ranges from Broadway, American standards, and jazz to the soaring notes of high opera. He has been called "The People's Tenor," and has been billed as "the "Prince of High C's" and "the Next Mario Lanza" by singing legend, Tony Be...

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by Pamela Silvestri   Construction is almost complete on Defonte's Sandwich Shop in Stapleton. The family operation, known for its original store in Red Hook established 93 years ago, plans to open Saturday, Dec. 13.   "The first couple of weeks will be a little hectic," predicts co-owner Phil Defonte. But with a staff of seasoned wor...

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By Paul Martinka and Chris Perez An NYPD deputy inspector will be one proud papa this week when he watches all three of his sons graduate from the same Police Academy class. "It feels amazing. I couldn't have planned it any better," said the father, Anthony Favale, 52, a 30-year veteran of the NYPD.   "I let the kids make their own dec...

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