A Measure of Posterity - Gunnery Sgt. “Manila John” Basilone finally gets his due
Two of the many fond memories I had of my childhood in Corona, Queens: 1) Growing up in a predominantly (Southern) Italian area 2) Playing “War” in the streets with my neighborhood friends. My paisani need no explanation for the former. The sights, sounds and the smells (especially around dinner time) of the old neighborhood provide me with a lifet...
Sons of Italy hosts two November events
Good food, good fun and good causes will be highlighted in a two upcoming events hosted by the Geneva Sons of Italy in America Lodge. First, on Nov. 11, the Lodge’s Old-Time Holiday Turkey Raffle returns. There will be free beverages, including a keg of beer until it is gone, free snacks and a rigatoni dinner to go along with turkey, ham and shrimp...
Reshaping the Past - Cristoforo Colombo
When: Thursday, November 30, 2017 From 6:00 pm To 8:00 pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute of New York - Organized by : ICI - Entrance : Free This is the first of two talks -the second will take place in December and will be dedicated to "Memory, Monuments and Community"- on the political use of history. The animated discussion that in recent ti...
The Divine Comedy: A Presentation at Casa Belvedere with Prof. Louis Leonini, Tues 11/14
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere - 79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301 - presents "The Divine Comedy" a presentation by Prof. Louis Leonini on the influential work of literature by Dante Alighieri. Tuesday, November 14, 2017 @ 7:00 PM Come to Professor Leonini's lecture on Dante Alighieri and learn who this man was, what his...
8th District race pits Gerrato against Muscarella
In the Nassau County Legislature's 8th District, Democrat Carl Gerrato, a Nassau County corrections officer, is challenging longtime incumbent Vincent Musarella, a Republican who was first elected in 1995. The 8th District encompasses Franklin Square, Floral Park, Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, West Hempstead and portions of Elmont, New Hyde Park an...
Andrea Pirlo Issues Statement on Retirement After NYCFC's Loss vs. Columbus
Andrea Pirlo has retired from football after a successful playing career in both Europe and the United States. The 38-year-old made the announcement on his official Twitter account (h/t BBC Sport) after completing his stint with Major League Soccer side New York City FC. Following a 4-3 aggregate defeat to Columbus Crew in the conference semi-final...
The Panorama dinner charity for Umbria in Guggenheim in New York
“A magical evening, certainly memorable for us,”said Giorgio Mulè, director of Panorama. And undoubtedly, the “gala charity dinner” that concluded last night in New York, the three days of “This is Italy, parts unknown” would not have been better. Of course, 220 participants will be admitted to the event, as well as those who won the Panorama Leade...
NY Cosmos: Savarese: "Sono uno fortunato"
Giovanni Savarese è uno che ha fatto la gavetta. Un allenatore che è diventato tale dopo aver giocato al calcio in differenti parti del mondo, tra cui in Italia. Un Italiano di origine, sebbene Giovanni sia nato in Venezuela. Negli ultimi anni, Savarese ha trovato continuità e successi allenando i New York Cosmos, lo storico club americano dove han...
Italy of environmental sustainability showcase in New York City
Not everyone takes environmental sustainability seriously as it should be: but instead, to change the behaviour of everyone we must concentrate, starting with training and the education of children, to prepare for them a better world, a breathing air “: Berardo Paradiso, an Italian entrepreneur for almost forty years in New York and president of Ia...
Mike Piazza joins 77 WABC at Stage 17: The heart of a champion
On October 30, Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza (New York Mets) was interviewed at the newly renovated Stage 17 at the Cumulus radio station 77 WABC in New York City, as part of The Baller Series. 77 WABC's Mike "Gunz" Gunzleman, as heard on the Imus in the Morning program, served as the host. This event was moderated by Brandon Steiner, the CEO...
Seviroli Foods plans $9 million expansion, 30 new jobs
A Garden City company that says it’s the world’s largest maker of frozen tortellini is planning a $9 million expansion project, officials said Thursday. Seviroli Foods Inc. plans to purchase and make improvements to 33,000 square feet of production and warehouse space. The family-owned business had considered moving to New Jersey or Pennsylvania, e...
The Jewish Community of Rome in New York
When: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 From 6:00 pm To 8:00 pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute of New York - Organized by : ICI In collaboration with : Centro Primo Levi - Entrance : Free In collaboration with Centro Primo Levi and Rome Lab Project, a lecture on The Arch of Titus, the Jews, and the Ceremony of the Adventus. Marina Caffiero will discu...