Columbus statue dedicated at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, NJ
A Christopher Columbus statue was dedicated Saturday, Oct. 12 at Skylands Stadium in Augusta. The statue, which previously stood in Columbus Plaza in Newark, was made in Rome by Giuseppe Ciochetti and presented to the city by Newark’s Italians in 1927. It was removed by the city in June 2020 to prevent its toppling in a Black Lives Matter protest....
Retired Italian teacher honored as ‘2024 Person of the Year’
Peter LoJacono has spent his lifetime promoting Italian heritage and culture in Western New York. He was honored Sunday night at Classics V Banquet Center by his fellow Italian Americans as their “2024 Person of the Year.” Peter is president of the Federation of Italian-American Societies of Western New York, which supports the work of more than tw...
Seniors Shine: Marcia Buzzelli celebrates Italian heritage
The proverbial phrase, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” is often used to encourage optimism in the face of adversity or misfortune. For 84-year-old Marcia Buzzelli, overcoming obstacles began at an early age, setbacks that would only stiffen her resolve with a can-do attitude. And as for those lemons? She’d prefer making her family’s le...
20th Columbus Day celebration at Sons of Italy in Hammonton
For 20 years, the Order Sons of Italy in America Giuseppe Garibaldi Lodge #1658 has celebrated Columbus Day. Each year the Sons of Italy honors an Italian American from Hammonton. This year Jack Mazzeo of Mazzeo Studio located at 111 S. Egg Harbor Rd. was honored at the Sons of Italy lodge at 427 N. Third St. on October 14. Mazzeo then gave a prese...
Consulate of Italy in Detroit donates mural to the city
October 19th was a beautiful fall day in the city of Detroit, the perfect day for celebrating Italian Heritage Month with the unveiling of a symbolic new mural donated to the city by the Consulate of Italy in Detroit. Consul of Italy in Detroit Allegra Baistrocchi welcomed the artists, Italian artist in residence Nico Bruchi and celebrated Detroit...
I Sud del Mondo New York Launch on Columbus Day
I Sud del Mondo held a High-level Press Conference at the Iconic Plaza Hotel on Columbus Day, October 14, 2024 in New York City. The initiative presented by. On. Avv. Giuseppe Galati, Responsible Scientific Director of I Sud del Mondo is entitled "Community Links and Networks for local development; Territorial resilience in Southern Italy. ” This...
Vinitaly USA makes Chicago world headquarters for Italian Wine
Vinitaly USA turned Chicago’s Navy Pier into the world marketplace for Italian wines. For two days, 230 Italian wine producers poured 1650 wines to 1500 wine buyers, importers, wine aficionados and members of the wine press. This was the first edition of the world-wide festival to be held in the United States and by all accounts it was a success....
Italy-USA, increasing opportunities for hi-tech made in Italy
The 'Strategic Study on Development Opportunities in the US for Italian Companies', prepared by the Teha Group on commission from our Embassy in the United States and Ice-Agency for the promotion abroad and internationalisation of Italian companies, was presented today at the Italian Embassy in Washington. "I strongly wanted this study," explained...
Leonardo3 Museum: the precious treasure chest of Renaissance culture in Milan
The Leonardo3 Museum, a renowned institution celebrating the research and inventions of Leonardo da Vinci, is situated near the prestigious Piazza della Scala in Milan. It is a must-visit for scholars and enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of this extraordinary 16th-century artist, inventor, and scientist. This exceptional exhibition i...
Toscana Divino, a beloved Miami mainstay, lives on in the form of a pop-up Italian experience on Key Biscayne
Many island foodies have already savored the fine dining at the Toscana Mare restaurant in the Towers of Key Biscayne. Now, for a limited time, Key Biscayne residents can enjoy a delectable dining experience with the opening of the Toscana Divino Experience. Toscana Divino Experience is a pop-up in the heart of Key Biscayne. This exclusive dining s...
The New Terminal One and Italian Airline Neos Announce Partnership for Operations at JFK Airport
The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport has unveiled a new partnership with Italian airline Neos, the latest carrier to commit to operating from the all-international terminal, which is set to welcome customers in 2026. The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $19 bill...
Open windows to history and culture: Books and film adaptations illuminate Italian ways of life
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what is the worth of a book? Books are valuable in that they help us escape from our everyday lives and open up new worlds where we can learn about new things, people, and cultures. Italy has produced a plethora of writers who have penned novels which range from the classics to more contemporary authors...