Discovering La Famiglia - Getting Started On Your Journey
Nearly three years ago, I started writing this monthly column on how to research your Italian roots. I thought it might be useful to revisit the initial column which provided some tips for those who are just starting out. Learning about your ancestors can be extremely interesting and extremely frustrating at the same time, but I can tell you from o...
“Andrea Doria: Are the Passengers Saved” to be Televised on the East Coast for the 64th Anniversary
I’m ecstatic to share this news! Many passengers, especially immigrants who traveled on the Doria settled in New York and along the East Coast. The airing on CUNY TV (City University of New York's university system) will reach New York City and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut. Many thanks to Dr. Anthony Tamburri, Dean & Distinguished Professor...
Columbus on Trial
Film Screening & Discussion hosted by The Calandra Institute on Zoom Monday, July 27, 2020 at 4 p.m.. Event registration is required and is limited to 100 attendees. Please click on link below to reserve your spot: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FIEG4rjmSqi8EGsbn71Gyg With the tragic murder of George Floyd by police and the justifiabl...
Fucsia Nissoli in difesa dei pensionati italiani iscritti all'AIRE
Oggi ho depositato una Interrogazione a risposta scritta al Ministro della salute, Roberto Speranza, per sapere se il Ministro intenda attivarsi al fine di riconoscere il diritto di accedere alle prestazioni sanitarie del SSN ai pensionati italiani residenti all’estero e che pagano le tasse in Italia. I pensionati italiani iscritti all’Aire, perdon...
A Food Institute Conversation with JP Comte, President of Barilla Americas
In his current role, JP Comte is responsible for the North and South America operations of one of the world’s largest Italian food companies. Comte has almost 30 years global experience in the fast moving consumer goods industry, which began at Procter & Gamble where he held positions in sales, marketing, and general management. Through his increas...
Whatever Happened to John Mengatti?
John Mengatti is an American actor who is best known for his appearance in the television series “The White Shadow” in the role of Nick Vitaglia. The series ran from 1979 through 1981. He became a popular young actor and teen heartthrob during this time. Many of his fans from this era are wondering whatever happened to him? We looked into his perso...
Maria Pedulla selected as Top Female Executive of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP)
Maria Pedulla, Director, America’s Head of Business Line, Anti Financial Crime Wealth Management was recently selected as Top Female Executive of the Year for 2020 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for her exceptional leadership and commitment to her profession. Inclusion with the International Association of Top Profess...
Buddy Valastro, the Cake Boss — An American Entrepreneurial Success Story
With the fourth of July holiday fast approaching, it's great to spotlight stories that represent the true American Dream. I first met Buddy Valastro in 2009 when I pursued him for a corporate marketing campaign for Nasdaq and since have been in touch with him on a few projects and have enjoyed seeing him grow. Sharing a passion for creativity, dete...
Take a deep breath and study the real Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus would be dismayed, confused, embarrassed and angry watching Americans, particularly the young, turn against him for reasons that would make no sense to him. Columbus viewed himself as the discoverer of a New World who suffered years of ridicule seeking to finance a watery path westward to Japan and China. He saw himself as sai...
Why We Celebrate Christopher Columbus
In a shocking twist of the ensuing statue crisis ripping this nation apart, Republican senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and James Langford (R-OK) quietly introduced legislation last week to remove the national Christopher Columbus federal holiday. No doubt they were cowardly kowtowing to the political pressure of the times. In doing so though they have...
'Sopranos' Star Steve Schirripa Is Glad People Don't Think He's Like Bobby Baccala
If you check out the credits on The Sopranos, you see most of the names ending in vowels. Creator David Chase (whose family name was originally DeCesare) wasn’t shy about recruiting Italian-American actors to populate the North Jersey universe of his HBO show. But in many cases the similarities between the actors and the characters ended at the...
Ceramics of Italy Announces 2020 Tile Competition Winners
Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency announced the winners of the 2020 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition. After reviewing a record number of projects from North America, the international jury of design experts selected four winners and three honorable mentions. The chosen projects demonstrate c...