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For Gov. Christie, it's what gives him his "emotional" side. Mayor de Blasio credits it for providing his "energy and creativity," while former Sen. Al D'Amato points to it as the source of his work ethic.   And for the late Mario Cuomo, it spawned in him an early love for baseball — thanks to a kindred feeling for Joe DiMaggio — and the imp...

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If the Germans covered Albany, they'd have a word for the ambivalence that Andrew Cuomo provokes in those with fond memories of his father. The mostly friendly rivalry between him and Mario is no secret—how the son made sure to let people know that as a member of Bill Clinton's Cabinet, he'd attained a rank above that of mere governor; how the fath...

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By Mollie Reilly & Paige Lavender   Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo has died at the age of 82, NY1 and the New York Daily News report. Cuomo died just six hours after his son Andrew was formally sworn in to a second term as governor of the Empire State. Cuomo's swearing-in was initially set to take place in Albany, but the governor...

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Nella storia recente degli Italiani emigrati in America, un mondo di circa 20 milioni di persone dalla seconda generazione in poi, esistono pochi punti fermi, personalità simboliche, che mettono d'accordo tutti. Sono spesso artisti affermati, grandi capitani d'industria, a volte sportivi di successo. In questo contesto c'è poi, a rappresentare con...

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di Riccardo Chioni   Le celebrazioni newyokesi del 2 Giugno sono iniziate partendo da lontano, con una mostra di sei reperti che hanno una storia millenaria, recuperati grazie all'opera dei Carabinieri del nucleo per la protezione del patrimonio artistico, provenienti da esposizioni museali americane. A seguire il docente d'Arte presso...

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di Riccardo Chioni   "Ho appreso con enorme tristezza della scomparsa dell'ex Governatore di New York Mario Cuomo, un grande uomo, promotore dei valori progressisti e della tradizione italo-americana. Orgogliosi delle sue origini, gli Italiani si uniscono agli Americani nell'onorare un leader eccezionale". Con queste parole l'ambasciatore a...

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Attributed to NIAF Chairman Joseph V. Del Raso and NIAF President John M. Viola   "On behalf of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Board of Directors, we are deeply saddened by the passing of former New York Governor Mario Matthew Cuomo. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Cuomo family. Cuomo died of heart failure on New...

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The Order Sons of Italy in America® (OSIA), and its 500,000 family members throughout the United States, sincerely mourns the passing of Mario M. Cuomo, a true son of Italy and an iconic, brilliant and eloquent spokesperson on behalf of the Italian American community, people of New York, and universal progressive causes.   Mario's inspired v...

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The Columbus Citizens Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of former Governor Mario M. Cuomo. The Governor was an extraordinary Italian American and a powerful voice for the community he served as well as the American people. He was not only a major force in the political arena but a true representative of integrity, respectability and exem...

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The Mario M. Cuomo Award in Public Service will be presented for the first time by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) at the legendary Cipriani 42nd Street during the Foundation's New York Spring Gala on April 8, 2015. New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is planning to attend the ceremony to honor his late father.   The eveni...

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