The Ulster County Italian American Festival returns to the city’s Rondout Waterfront on Sunday, Oct. 8, from noon to 8 p.m. Festivalgoers will enjoy authentic Italian food, wine, music, culture and entertainment. Presented by the Ulster Italian American Foundation, the free festival in its 16th year, features live music on two stages, dozens of foo...

The Ulster County Italian American Foundation (UCIAF) has announced the 2023 recipients of its annual educational and community grants. Anna Brett, the educational awards chairperson, and her committee selected the following winners for the annual $1000 award: Riley Adams, Marlboro High School; Emily Bartolone, Rondout Valley High School; Grace Cas...

The Italian American Entertainment Podcast has started featuring Italian American Organizations and Festivals, which help continue the promotion of Italian American entertainment and culture. On this episode of The Italian American Entertainment Podcast, Vince Chiarelli, of the Vince Chiarelli Band, talks to Frank Casciaro. Frank serves as the Ente...

The Ulster County Italian American Foundation will present a special mini-festival at TechCity on Sunday, Oct. 11. The drive-in festival will begin at 6:15 p.m. and reservations are required. Local dignitaries will honor Dr. John Ioia and Linda Saccoman as the 2020 Signore and Signora of the Year. Ioia is chairman of the foundation's By-Laws Commit...