Arte Povera: Artistic Tradition and Transatlantic Dialogue
Arte Povera: Artistic Tradition and Transatlantic Dialogue, Spring lecture series: March 18–April 30, 2023, 12pm - Where: Magazzino Italian Art, 2700 U.S. 9, Cold Spring, New York 10516 Magazzino Italian Art's annual spring lecture series brings together some of the leading scholars of Arte Povera who present new perspectives on postwar Italian art...
Don’t be a victim! A free self-defense class offered for the Italian and Italian American communities in Manhattan
Self-defense classes won’t try to turn you into Bruce Lee or into a black belt. But, if a person attacked you on a dark street, would you know how to fend them off? The Italian and the Italian-American communities of the Tristate learned some basic skills to help them just doing that at the free self-defense class organized by the Comites Community...
Third Thursday Concerts: Violini a due: An Italian Journey
When: March 16, 2023 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Where: Eastman School of Music, Memorial Art Gallery Fountain Court, 500 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14604-2599 “Violini a due: An Italian Journey” — A dazzling tour of Italy, exploring sublime and dramatic works spanning the 17th century, illuminating numerous regions and styles, from the birthplac...
Big Italy Pizzeria in Medford Gets Two Thumbs Up from Pizza Lovers
Step inside Medford’s Big Italy Pizzeria and you will be instantly greeted by the friendly, efficient staff, charming setting, and the delectable aroma of sauce wafting through the air This pizzeria is bustling with a continuous stream of people eating in the cozy dining room or dropping by for takeout. Catering is also available as is home deliver...
Made in Italy | Sold in America: A New Exhibition at Casa Italiana
NYU Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò presents: Made in Italy | Sold in America - Fashion in Attenzione Magazine, 1979-1987. An exhibition of historical magazines, including fashion from the NYU Costume Studies MA Study Collection. Curated by Marcella Martin - PhD Candidate, Department of Italian Studies, NYU. Opening with panel discussion: Thursday, Ma...
New York City Christopher Columbus statue vandalized with red paint, tagged 'murderer' in Central Park
A statue of Christopher Columbus has been vandalized in New York City. A photo taken Monday morning showed the statue of Columbus in Central Park sprayed with red paint. The messages "murderer" and "land back" were tagged on its pedestal. Reached by Fox News Digital Monday morning, Central Park police confirmed the incident is under investigation b...
Di Carlo Food Service: Family Values and Hard Work, the Recipe for Success
DiCarlo Food Service is one of the largest privately owned wholesale food distributors in the nation. They provide a surprising array of products: Knishes from Gabila’s Knish in Copiague, pasta from Bruno’s Specialty Foods in West Sayville— even mixers from The Murph’s Famous Bloody Mary Mix in Melville–all food items that are grown, raised, baked,...
Team Behind Don Angie Opens New NYC Italian Restaurant, Bad Roman
If you love NYC's popular Don Angie or other restaurants in the Quality Branded family like Zou Zou's and Quality Bistro, you'll want to check out the newest Italian eatery joining the fold: Bad Roman. Self-described as modern, maximalist Italian, the new restaurant features playful takes on classic Italian cooking from around the world, according...
Angelo Devito Makes Thursday “Snack Day” for Hungry Engineers
Angelo Devito, a professor in the electrical and computer engineering departments for the past 44 years, just wants his students to be successful. That’s why he does what he can to relate to his students and form a relationship with each and every one of them. Devito is a self-described “traditional” man who wholly believes in wearing a tie to work...
Lenny’s Pizza, Made Famous in ‘Saturday Night Fever,’ Closes After 70 Years in Business
Pizza enthusiasts from around New York made the pilgrimage to Bensonhurst-Brooklyn and bid farewell to Lenny’s Pizzeria, which served its last pies on Sunday, Feb. 19, after 70 years in business. The Bensonhurst institution, located at 1969 86th St., rose to fame when it was featured in the iconic opening scene of the 1977 hit film “Saturday Nigh...
Ariola Joins NYC Council’s Italian Caucus
Councilman David Carr announced the revival of the NYC Council’s Italian Caucus this week, along with six of his colleagues in the Council: Minority Leader Joseph Borelli (R-Staten Island), Councilwoman Joanne Ariola (R-Queens), Councilman Justin Brannan (D-Brooklyn), Councilman James Gennaro (D-Queens), Councilman Robert Holden (D-Queens), and Cou...
Open For Almost A Century, Dining At Casa Basso In New York Is Always A Timeless Experience
There aren’t many restaurants that last for an entire century, but Casa Basso in Westthampton on Long Island in New York is almost there. It will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2028. This classic Italian restaurant has been serving Long Islanders and visitors since Calvin Coolidge was president! Today, it offers excellent cuisine in a unique se...