di Chiara Zaccherotti   È possibile viversi l'atmosfera del Natale all'italiana pur essendo a New York? Di sicuro non sarà come stare a casa, con i propri cari e tutte quelle tradizioni che proprio in questo periodo dell'anno ci piace un po' di più rispettare, ma se siete italiani, vivete a New York City e quest'anno proprio non vi è riuscit...

The term “Little Italy” can evoke images of busy streets lined with gimmicky, tourist-filled restaurants, complete with menu-pushing waiters outside the front door and Italian flags waving wherever possible. Throw in a paper placemat that doubles as a map of the boot-shaped country (featuring multiple comical misspellings) and you know the types of...

You're just as likely to hear the broken English of an exchange student as that of an Italian immigrant. And the neighborhood is home to more cappuccino-sippers than stonemasons.   But no place in Cleveland has retained the historical look and Old World charm more than Little Italy. No festival bridges tradition and change more than Lit...

Always around the 50 States searching for traces of Italy, today our trip stops in Connecticut. Among the things important to remember about Italians in Connecticut, we cannot fail to mention Ella T. Grasso: the daughter of Italian immigrant parents, in 1975 she was the first female to be elected governor of a US state (all three previous female go...

You are cordially invited to attend a presentation and signing for Marianna Randazzo's latest novel titled, "Given Away, A Sicilian Upbringing". In Sicily, between Fascist Mussolini and Nazi Hitler's stronghold, a child is thrust into a world of personal strife and hardship and displaced in offensive living conditions. Though time heals most anyth...

"Marche is Good" is the theme of a month-long series of events taking place in New York City throughout October highlighting Italy's Marche (Mar-kay) Region. Sponsored by the Regione Marche and Consulata Agroalimentare di Confindustria Marche, "Marche is Good" will present the culture, food, wines & sprits, design and fashion of one of Italy's...

The early Italian immigrants of America usually reside in groups. They seem to be more comfortable living just near their relatives and friends from Italy. These groups became bigger and bigger as the Italian immigrants increased by the number. This group ultimately became a community and was dubbed as "Little Italy".   Wherever they reside—...

Spicing Addison's entertainment scene will be the Little Italy Fest-West from Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 9 with 12, featuring former lead singers from power rock bands Journey and Boston, entertainers from New York and Las Vegas, homemade Italian food specialties, carnival rides and children's activities. The smell of garlic and the sounds of S...

The 8th Annual Crachesi del Nord America Reunion brings us back to New York City and its Little Italy in search of our lost heritage.   Taking place during the weekend of August 16th-17th, 2014, the event, as always, will present us with an opportunity to meet with our "cousins' to exchange stories, memories and just spend time together. The...

San Diego's India Street, in Little Italy, houses at least 4 houses that are listed in the National Registry, and although the hay day of their era ended long ago, the Italian legacy that they spawned lives on.   Little Italy became densely populated in the early 1900s as a result of the many Italian fisherman and their families who relocate...