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In town to accept an award from the Italian American Baseball Foundation, Marco Mazzieri spent time with the Hofstra baseball team last week. Recently elected President of the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball, Mazzieri spoke with players and coaches about his experience in international baseball.  Mazzieri found himself in Hempstead than...

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It’s our distinct honor to have been inducted as an organization into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. This honor is a testament to the work and growth of our board, who has remained laser focused on our mission of growing baseball in Italy and honoring Italian Americans domestically. It was a special touch to be inducted with Yogi Berra,...

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There are about 6,100 miles between Verona, Italy, and Los Angeles. In mileage, that’s the length of the journey Samuel Aldegheri took to become the first Major League Baseball pitcher to be born, raised, and developed in Italy. In years, work, and dreams, the trip was insurmountable. We caught up with Aldegheri this week about his journey to the b...

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The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island board was proudly featured as guests of honor at the 98th annual San Gennaro Feast in New York City’s Little Italy. Executive Director Chris Vaccaro and Operations Director Lou Bernardi were joined by board members Matt Drucker and Nick Luisi at the “Feast of All Feasts.” They waved to hundreds o...

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After Samuel Aldegheri’s historic MLB debut last night, the first by an Italian-born, raised, and developed pitcher, two things are abundantly clear: he is now a model of inspiration for Italian players of all ages, and he worked against unique odds, coming from Verona in Northern Italy, to make his dream a reality.  Aldegheri pitched 5 innings, al...

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Discover the untold stories and rich heritage of Italian American baseball as we welcome Joe Quagliano, Chris Vaccaro, and Carmine Gangone from the Italian American Baseball Foundation. You’ll learn how the foundation is creating a vibrant community through events like Italian American heritage nights at major and minor league stadiums across the n...

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In late June, the Italian Language Foundation announced the recipients of the first-ever Giambelli Culinary Award at an event at the Columbus Citizens Foundation in Manhattan. The winners represent a range of culinary figures and organizations that exemplify the foundation’s goal to honor and promote Italian culture and cuisine in the United States...

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Chris Vaccaro, the executive director of the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island, spoke about preserving Italian heritage and culture today at the annual conference for the Long Island Chapter of the American Association of Italian Teachers. “I told them emphatically that we will advocate to protect and maintain Italian language progra...

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World Baseball Network has acquired more depth for its roster with the addition of sports media veteran Chris R. Vaccaro. Vaccaro, an Emmy Award and Murrow Award-winning media executive from Long Island joins the organization as a senior editorial advisor. He will help the staff with editorial strategy, production operations, and standards. “I’m bu...

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The full-length Mission Classic Italia Baseball film will debut at the 40th annual Milan International FICTS Fest. The Federation of International Cinema Television Sportifs is recognized by the International Olympic Committee for promoting the values of sport through footage. The screening on November 8 at 6.30 p.m. at the Testori Auditorium will...

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