Longmeadow UNICO to host food and wine tasting in Springfield
A local chapter of a national Italian-American service organization will hold its annual food and wine tasting this month in Springfield. Longmeadow's chapter of UNICO — the nation's largest Italian-American organization — will host its 16th annual Food and Wine Tasting event on Center Court at the Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m....
From Italy to America Opens March 1 at Greenwich Historical Society
From Italy to America combines an installation celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Italian-American community in Greenwich, Connecticut, with a complementary exhibition of black and white photographs from the show From Italy to America: The Photographs of Anthony Riccio, organized by the Bellarmine Museum of Art, Fairfield University, Fai...
‘We truly are brothers and sisters’
by Pete Fontaine "This is without question one of the highlights of my career," Mayor Joseph Polisena said Monday evening following the historic signing of Johnston's Sister City partnership with Panni, Italy. "This begins a very special relationship with a very special town." Polisena emceed a night of extraordinary pomp and circ...
The Italian immigration to Brockton, MA
by Micheal P. Lombardo I was asked by members of the Centennial Committee of the Christopher Columbus Lodge #216 Order of the Sons of Italy to write a history of the Lodge since its inception in 1913. In conducting my research I have discovered that few documents seem to exist, most having been lost, damaged or destroyed as a result o...
Hartford Man Honors His South End Roots By Tending To Family Fig Tree
Al Marotta's roots in the South End run deep. That's far from a figurative observation. One of Marotta's passions, and the former city councilman and state representative has many, is tending the fig tree his father, Salvatore, planted at his childhood home on Preston Street. That was about 1950, when the Sicilian expat rose early eve...
Celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Venice Ghetto
The Venice Ghetto: 500 Years of Life. Film at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Venice Ghetto - Thursday, May 12, 5:30 pm - Museum of Fine Arts - 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Click here for more information The rich story of the Jews of Venice is celebrated in this charmi...
Chamber of Commerce names Roberto’s Restaurant Business of the Year
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce awarded Roberto's Restaurant, Monroe, Business of The Year for 2016, during the Chamber's recent Annual Meeting. The award is given every year to the business that not only supports the community but other businesses in town as well. It is a true example of a successful and responsible business. In 1982, Luig...
Announcing the 88th Annual Saint Joseph's Feast, North End, Boston
Sponsored by the Saint Joseph Society of Boston July 28th—30th, 2013 Saint Joseph Society - 467 Hanover Street - Boston, MA 02133 - (617) 720-1368 Begun in 1925, the St. Joseph Feast is an annual authentic festival in the North End featuring processions, parades, strolling singers, marching bands, live entertainment and th...
Six Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) residents receive National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) scholarships
Six university students who reside in the Tri-State area have received National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Scholarships. The students are Giovanni Iaboni of Bethany, Ct., Jade Bonacolta of Upper Saddle River, N.J., Angela Capranzano of Glendale, N.Y., Daniel Graziano of Amawalk, N.Y., Paul Lindseth of New York, N.Y., and Samuel Pellegrino C...
First North End Procession of the Season Honors Santa Maria Di Anzano
The first North End procession of the season was held on Sunday June 1st, honoring Santa Maria di Anzano. Starting at Saint Leonard Church, devotees marched with the Italian American Band through the neighborhood streets. In 1905, a group of ten immigrants from Anzano, Italy founded the Madonna di Anzano Society that continues today. The i...
Joe Baldacci, brother of former Maine governor, files papers to run for Congress
by Michael Shepherd Bangor City Councilor Joe Baldacci, a Democrat, filed papers Wednesday to run in 2016 for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maine's 2nd District. The move sets up a primary contest with Emily Cain, who lost to Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin in 2014, ending Democratic control of the seat after 20 years....
Columbus Day Festivities Coming to Federal Hill
It is almost time for the annual parade, great food and Italian heritage celebration on Federal Hill on Columbus Day Weekend. Considered the 'Heart beat of Providence" the Hill offers visitors "charm, warmth and hospitality dating back to the traditions of Italian immigrants who the fabric and character of the Hill for so long." The Association is...