A is for Abruzzo, one of the little known gems of Italy
by Adri Barr Crocetti The culinary traditions of Abruzzo's pastoral land reach back through the ages. Perhaps Abruzzo's most famous contribution to Italy's pantheon of pasta ismaccheroni alla chitarra, but another of Italy's culinary traditions is a favorite here too, ravioli. This is sheep country, and Abruzzese cooks make great...
A Slice of Sunny Sicily
by Tom Okal 1900. Ellis Island, New York. A line of immigrants forms. They are weary and wary. They wait. The homes they've left behind are miles away in sunny Southern Italy--Sicily, Abruzzo, Campania, Calabria. They bring their culture. Their work ethic. Their kitchen traditions. They will start their new lives in our Eastern cities. The...
We're Hiring Italian Teachers!
The Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC) is seeking qualified Italian language teachers. We are looking for candidates who are independent contractors. The best candidates are enthusiastic and focused teachers who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the Italian language and culture. Job description: Part time positio...
Who Is Elena Ferrante? An Educated Guess Causes a Stir
by Rachel Doandio As her following grows, so does the mystery surrounding the pseudonymous Italian writer Elena Ferrante, whose Neapolitan novels on the lifelong friendship of two women have become a global phenomenon. Figuring out the identity of Ms. Ferrante, who has never been identified, has become one of the literary world's...
Despite global tensions, 50% of Italian workers are confident about their economic future
by Serena Uccello Six out of ten Italians are confident about their businesses' future, according to a study carried out in the last quarter of 2015 in 34 countries by Randstad, the world's second-largest HR service provider. One out of two Italians (51%) is confident that Italy's economic situation is about to improve. It is a14% increase co...
Presenting our 2016 U of M scholarship winner
The winner of the $3,000 ICC Study Abroad Program scholarship is Magdalena (Lena) Schroeder, a sophomore majoring in Mathematics and Italian Studies at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Lena's first experience with Italian culture and language occurred early in life when she lived in Austria with her family. Later exposures to Italy ul...
Italy’s Ambassador to the United States Armando Varricchio Speaks at NIAF-Frank J. Guarini Public Policy Forum
Honorable Armando Varricchio, newly-appointed Ambassador of Italy to the United States, gave the keynote address at the NIAF- Frank J. Guarini Public Policy Forum Luncheon on April 14, 2016. Ambassador Varricchio spoke about the vision for his tenure in the United States. NIAF's Government Relations and Public Policy Committee Chair Mark V...
2016 Pasta Night another Huge Success
More than 1,000 homemade meatballs were made from scratch along with specialty ravioli, stuffed shells, penne, spaghetti, sausage, antipasto, salad and desert were served to more than 400 attendees. Thank you to the committee chairmen Jerry Onnembo and Joseph Rutigliano for making this event possible and to the many people that generously...
A New York la prossima tappa di Ceramics of Italy in Nord America
Dal 14 al 17 maggio 2016 Ceramics of Italy sarà presente ancora una volta con un padiglione multi brand presso lo Javits Center di New York, durante la fiera ICFF. Organizzata contestualmente al NYCxDESIGN, ICFF dà la possibilità a Ceramics of Italy di esporre una selezione delle ultime novità in fatto di ceramiche italiane sul mercato di New York....
Italian Heritage Curriculum at Ocean County College
"The Universality of Italian Heritage" Curriculum Presentation featured testimonials from administrators, teachers, and even students from Oakcrest high school, to the effectiveness of the Curriculum. Additional presentations were made by NJIHC Commissioners Cav. Gilda Rorro Baldassari, Ed.D and Dr. Eileen L. Poiani, while opening remarks were grac...
Rockland Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 Awards Scholarships to Area Students
The Rockland Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 awards scholarships at the end of each school year to students in Rockland County who have excelled in a particular area and demonstrate a strong ability to continue on to a successful college career. On May 18th they presented the following awards: Charter Member Award for Academic Excellence: Jo...
L'Enogastronomia Italiana alla fiera FMI Connect 2016 di Chicago
Dal 20 al 23 giugno l'Agenzia ICE sarà presente a Chicago dove ha organizzat la partecipazione collettiva italiana alla FMI Connect 2016, in collaborazione con le Fiere di Parma, Milano e Verona. Obiettivo della partecipazione è quello di rafforzare il made in Italy negli Stati Uniti ed incrementare ulteriormente le vendite in un'area che rapp...