The Final Chapter of 'My Brilliant Friend' Premieres at Tribeca Film Festival
The moment has arrived, the curtain falls on «My Brilliant Friend». The first two episodes of the fourth season were presented in a world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, which for the occasion sought hospitality at MoMa for the screening. «It has been a long journey - said showrunner and director Saverio Costanzo - everything has an end and...
The Best Gelato in New York
There’s something about the silky richness and the colorful display cases that whet an appetite for gelato, the Italian cousin to ice cream that’s made its mark among New Yorkers. Gelato is denser and has less fat than ice cream, which contributes to a more intense flavor and a smoother texture. But the contrast between ice cream and gelato is cult...
Mass in honor of Father Capodanno set for Sept. 1 at the chapel that bears his name in Fort Wadsworth
The 57th annual Memorial Mass/Ceremony for Servant of God/Medal of Honor recipient Navy Chaplain Father Vincent R. Capodanno will be offered Sunday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Father Capodanno Memorial Chapel at Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, NY. The Mass will be offered by Bishop Peter Byrne, episcopal vicar of Staten Island and pastor of Blessed...
Little Italy honors local icon Vinny Peanuts with street naming
A beloved figure in Little Italy in Manhattan has been honored in a special way. The corner of Mulberry and Grand Streets, where Vincent "Vinny Peanuts" Sabatino once sold his famous treats, has been officially co-named “Vincent ‘Vinny Peanuts’ Sabatino Corner.” The street naming was unveiled to the tune of one of Vinny’s favorite songs, marking a...
Bloomingdale's launches "From Italy, with love"
Bloomingdale's announced today the launch of From Italy, With Love; a two month-long retail event that will bring the best of Italy to the U.S. Starting September 5, this milestone event will immerse shoppers in the unparalleled beauty of Italian fashion, design, cuisine, and culture, featuring over 300 exclusive products from 150+ renowned partner...
Lenny Bruno Farms' Annual San Gennaro Feast
Sat Sep 21, 2024 - Sun Sep 22, 2024. 11:00am to 6:00pm ET. Lenny Bruno Farms - 740 Wading River Road, Manorville, NY, 11949. Price: $10 per person, children 2 and under FREE. Lenny Bruno Farms' Annual San Gennaro Feast is a two-day event celebrating Italian-American culture, delicious cuisine, and the beauty of the farm. This farm-to-truck event on...
New York City Opera presents a concert presentation of Tosca as part of Bryant Park Picnic Performances - 8/24
New York City Opera presents a concert production of the perennial favorite Tosca as part of the Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America on August 24, 2024 at 7pm at Bryant Park, NYC in honor of the 100th anniversary of the passing of Giacomo Puccini, one of the greatest opera composers in history. Entry is on a first-come, fi...
The Feast of Santa Rosalia is back in Bensonhurst for 11 days of food and festivities
The beloved Feast of Santa Rosalia, named after the Patron Saint of Palermo, is back in Bensonhurst for its 50th anniversary from Aug. 15-25. The celebration — also known as the 18th Avenue Festival — began in Italy over four centuries ago, and emphasizes the joy of Italian-American culture through the stunning array of food, carnival rides and gam...
Stars from "Law & Order," "Reacher," and "House of Cards" Headline 13th Annual Biggest Small Town Italian Feast and Carnival in the US
If you ever dream of having authentic Italian homemade cooking while dining among famous Italian American actors from popular movies and TV shows, then look no further than the 13th Annual Italian Feast and Carnival happening Thursday, September 5 through Sunday, September 8, in the historical town of Tappan, New York, at the Masonic Park Fairgroun...
Nick DiMatteo: Longtime Saratoga Springs Tailor to Celebrate A Big Day
Nick DiMatteo grew up in the 1940s in a little town by Naples, Italy and made his way across the Great Pond to America while in his twenties. He set up his first shop in Saratoga Springs the late 1970s, more than half-a-lifetime ago. “I got to Ellis Island September first in ’68,” DiMatteo says, seated in his shop at number 119 Church Street, whe...
The IIC-NY to Celebrate New Bechstein Piano with “Inauguration” Concert Series
Fall is approaching and the Italian Institute of Culture in New York is opening its annual season with Inauguration, a series of concerts celebrating the new Bechstein piano acquired to “fully honor the excellence of the performers invited to play,” they wrote in a statement. “A European-made Bechstein was chosen, with a broad, lyrical, and deep s...
Riccardo Fraccari, Italian American Baseball Foundation Ambassador Award honoree in 2024
One of the most transformative baseball leaders, Riccardo Fraccari, has been selected as an Italian American Baseball Foundation Ambassador Award honoree in 2024. He will be recognized at that annual IABF Gala on December 5 at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx.Fraccari, an Italian native, began his career in sports leadership with the Italian Baseball So...