Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA): a new brand identity to reflect our rich heritage and modern vision
The National Office of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA), the oldest and largest organization representing Italian Americans throughout the US, is proud to announce a refreshed brand identity. This update marks a significant moment in the OSDIA's nearly 120-year history. It reflects the organization's ongoing evolution while stayin...
Little Venice added to New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry
“Little Venice” has been serving the Binghamton community with a taste of Italy for 78 years. Now, its rich history will be on display statewide. The restaurant has been placed on New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry, giving statewide recognition to its contributions to the community. Co-Owner Gina Minichino said the family-oper...
Alessandro Crocco, an Italian running for the New York State Assembly
The journey of Alessandro Crocco is living proof that the American dream can still be realized, but it requires sacrifice, work, and dedication, all of which are rooted in one’s identity. He has made Italian values and culture the cornerstone of his activities in the United States, while his Calabrian roots have forged a distinctive determination a...
Florida Panthers, a Party of Won: A Letter From ISDA President Basil Russo
Dear Members of the Italian American Community, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to John Viola, and his parents, Vincent and Teresa, owners of the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. The Panthers won their first title in franchise history on June 24 with a 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the champ...
A Brooklyn Baker's Guide to Sicilian Desserts
Some of Italy’s most famous sweets originate from Sicily: cannoli, ciambella cake (a citrusy breakfast bundt made with olive oil), and torrone (a nougat confection), to name a few. The island south of the mainland, just west of the boot’s toe in the Mediterranean, has a rich history with Arabic, Spanish, and Neapolitan influences, and as with many...
Italyfe-Comites, Civil Rights Committee
“After gaining National Media Coverage, Italian Associations return as key players at the 2024 NYC Pride Parade" Com.It.Es. of NY and ITALYFE Celebrate Diversity and Equality. Click here to join the parade. Pride 2024 Theme: "Reflect. Empower. Unite" This year, the New York City Pride Parade will once again feature a vibrant celebration of Italian...
Queen of the Seas 'Amerigo Vespucci' Arrives in Los Angeles!
July 3 - 8, 2024. Los Angeles - Outer Harbor. Berths 46-50, 3011 Miner St. San Pedro, CA. The iconic Italian Navy tall ship, Amerigo Vespucci, is making its way to Los Angeles. Known as the "Queen of the Seas," this majestic vessel is on a remarkable 20-month world tour, visiting over 30 ports in 31 countries across five continents. Los Angeles wil...
Dave Righetti Named IABF Achievement Honoree
Yankees legend Dave Righetti has been named the 2024 Italian American Baseball Foundation Achievement Award honoree. He will be recognized at the annual IABF Gala on December 5 at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx. Tickets are on sale now! Righetti pitched for the Yankees from 1979-1990 and later with the Giants, Athletics, Blue Jays, and White Sox. He w...
I'm an American sending my kids to camp in Italy. It's cheaper and kids eat freshly cooked meals.
I'm an American living in Italy. I've lived here for almost 10 years and have two children, a 5-year-old daughter and a 9-month-old soon. Last year sent my daughter to summer camp for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. Summer camp in Italy is nothing like what we think of in the US. But there's good and bad to that, on certain ends. My...
The Quaint Cafe Where This Italian Couple Brings a Taste of Italy to Oregon
So many restaurants out there claim to serve “authentic” Italian food, but when the Curbside Italian Kitchen in Silverton says it—they really mean it! The owners, Pietro Sangiorgi and Giulia Burato, are actually from Verona, Italy and purchased this adorable little cafe just last year. However, running a small-town restaurant wasn't always their pl...
Tri-State Italian-American Congress Donates $50,000 to Fund Scholarships for Archdiocese of Newark Catholic Schools
Leaders of the Tri-State Italian-American Congress presented a $50,000 check to Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark; Father Stephen J. Fichter, the Archdiocese of Newark’s vicar of education; and Barbara Dolan, superintendent of archdiocesan schools, to fund needs-based scholarships for Catholic school students of Italian herita...
Lunigiana: Not Quite Liguria, Not Quite Tuscany
There’s a place that’s rarely shown on travel guides, tucked away as it is between the rugged Ligurian Levante and the Tosco-Emilian Apennines, more a crossing point on the way to somewhere else than a destination in itself. Lunigiana has always been a liminal place, a land straddling multiple identities and histories. Its strategic importance as...