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The announcement is a sensational one, immediately drawing attention to how close the next World Baseball Classic is, where Team Italy will take the field in the first stage in Houston, Texas, from March 7, 2026, competing in Pool B along with the United States, Mexico, and Great Britain. The Italian team will have Ned Colletti, with an Italian hea...

Italian American Future Leaders is making waves at every level, from neighborhood clubs to national organizations and all the way to Italy’s diplomatic community, as it amplifies the voices and vision of younger generations, ages 21 to 35. IAFL, a fellowship platform and leadership incubator founded by Basil Russo, John Viola and Pat O’Boyle, concl...

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., a leader in home fragrance and part of the Newell Brands portfolio, announces the launch the Hello, Italy! Collection. The captivating, new spring line is inspired by the charm, vibrancy, and breathtaking beauty of Italy, bringing the spirit of the Mediterranean into homes around the world. From the sun-kissed beach...

Rossini Cucine, a premier Italian manufacturer of high-quality kitchen furnishings, is proud to announce its strategic focus on the United States market. Building on its legacy of Italian craftsmanship and innovation, the company is strengthening its presence to meet the growing demand for tailored, eco-friendly kitchen solutions in the U.S. With o...

It has been truly an honor to be at the helm of the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission and a voice for our culture and heritage for over a decade. I will continue to be a voice, but in a different role. I am honored and grateful to have been granted the title of NJIHC Chair Emeritus! I will now chair a committee dedicated to encouraging other s...

Marc Molinaro, a former Republican congressman from New York and a vocal opponent of congestion pricing, is being considered for the role of administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), sources familiar with the discussions have revealed. The FTA, a key division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, oversees public transit systems...

Today is our birthday, KIT is 25!!! And again… how did this happen? Well, it could be just a joke, but I look at this 25 years with surprise and admiration. I remember the first steps with a smile and much love. To properly celebrate 25 years of KIT, we are staring the annual fundraising campaign looking to raise $25,000. $1000 per year, $500 for e...

Raw, next question.  It’s been a saucy controversy that has gotten Italian American cooks hot under the collar for generations: should you fry your meatballs, or cook ‘em right in the sauce?  The home chef and social media personality Antoinette Gangi, known to her legion of followers as “Antoinette’s Italian Kitchen,” cooked her way into viral fam...

Today, we Italians are led to believe that street food is a trend imported from America, where food trucks transformed into traveling kitchens or small carts selling hot dogs are a fundamental part of the U.S. dining scene, becoming a quintessential element of urban landscapes. In reality, eating pre-cooked food on the streets was the norm in Itali...

Eataly, the renowned Italian food market and dining concept, is celebrating its 18th anniversary and marking a major milestone in its global expansion. Known for offering an authentic Italian culinary experience, Eataly has opened new locations at major U.S. airports, bringing its iconic offerings to international travelers. This expansion signifie...

Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussing key global issues including NATO, the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and bilateral relations between Italy and the U.S. During the conversation, Tajani emphasized the importance of strengthening NATO a...

“Wait until it’s wet.” When Mario Andretti joined Formula 1, his competitors couldn’t believe that this former oval racer would be able to transfer his skillset to a wet race track — after all, oval racing is too dangerous under wet conditions. But the Italian-American racer had a trick up his sleeve, one that practically guaranteed him success on...