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With cannoli and steak-eating contests at the Italian Festival at The Mount, “abbondanza” food is part of the draw to Mount Loretto’s fall fundraiser. This year, the Columbus Day weekend revelry runs four days straight, from Oct. 6 through Oct. 9. “In the crisp autumn air, this is a tremendous event for borough residents, a great crossroads for mee...

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To commemorate the 56th anniversary of the death of Rev. Vincent R. Capodanno, Bishop Patrick Byrne, Episcopal vicar of Staten Island and pastor of Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, will be the main celebrant at a memorial Mass in the late priest’s honor in the chapel at Fort Wadsworth that bears Father Capodanno’s name.  The Mass for Servant of God/M...

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For those who long for doo wop, a genre that once dominated the radio and TV air waves, the sounds of the 50s and 60s will come alive Saturday, Aug. 19 when the “Sounds of Summer Concert Series” unfolds beginning at 6:30 p.m. The grand concert production — a sentimental walk down memory lane — will be staged at the Midland Beach Splaza on Father Ca...

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After a brief closure, Nucci’s South has fired up its kitchen once again. It’s “business as usual” for the Richmond Valley pizzeria and Italian restaurant as of noon on Monday, Aug. 7, says its management. Nucci’s closed temporarily in late July as owner Paul Montella took a brief respite. Going forward, he said lunch specials and the regular menu...

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Tuesday August 8, 12:00 PM. Osteria Santina, 502 Jewett Ave, Staten Island, NY. Organized by Garibaldi Meucci Museum. RSVP here. Join us for a delightful afternoon of opera featuring a captivating performance of "Don Pasquale" hosted by the esteemed Lou Barrella at the enchanting Osteria Santina. Immerse yourself in the timeless tale of love, humor...

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Tuesday, August 15 • 6:30 to 9:30 pm; doors open at 6 pm. The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere - 79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301. $125 members, $135 non-members. Four-course dinner includes wine and soft drinks. Register for August 15 Musica Celebrate Ferragosto with Vanessa Racci! In honor of the Italian holiday, Vanessa wil...

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St. Nicholas Chapel, built by Sicilian immigrants during the 1920s and a part of St. Teresa R.C. Church, recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Close to 125 parishioners and the faithful celebrated 3 p.m. Mass at St. Nicholas Chapel on June 25, followed by a ceberatory dinner at LiGreci’s Staaten, West Brighton. The centennial event was co-chai...

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With a 30-year anniversary bash and numerous TV appearances, it’s been a sizzling summer for Chris “The Hobby Guy” Carvano and his wife, “Bella” Lisa. The Tottenville couple is known for their food vlogs, award-winning CTV show “Chris The Hobby Guy” and SNL skit on Staten Island with comedian Pete Davidson. And now they can add smash Amazon Video s...

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You could say Gaspare Randazzo is leading a double life — and he’s loving every minute of it! So much so, that Randazzo, who’s a public high school social studies teacher by day and a stand-up comic by night, is about to embark on a super summer tour. HERE’S RANDAZZO’S STORY The man with the unique dual career revels in the fact that he’s an educat...

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The evening brimmed with community spirit, celebrating Italy’s rich history and age-old traditions. It was The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere’s inaugural “Musica Sotto le Stelle” — Music Under the Stars. At the event, the foundation launched its college-bound scholarship program by awarding two graduating high school students of Ital...

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