IAATO Presents Check to Monmouth Medical Center’s Unterberg Children’s Hospital
Members of the Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean (IAATO), an organization that has a long history of supporting The Unterberg Children’s Hospital and the community it serves, went to Monmouth Medical Center to deliver proceeds from their annual car show fund-raiser. The highly successful event, which was held June 9th and exceed...
Olympics-Sailing-Italy’s Maggetti rallies to win gold in women’s windsurfing
Italy’s Marta Maggetti grabbed Olympic gold in the women’s windsurfing final on Saturday, staging a comeback in the final stages of the high-speed race with a smart strategic split. Maggetti, 28, pumped her fist as she crossed the line and then leapt off her board into the Mediterranean in celebration. The Italian’s break away from her rivals in th...
Frecce Tricolori paints Rochester skies Italian for first North American performance in 32 years
Clear skies for majority of the day meant for a clear view of planes! Saturday was day one of the two-day 2024 A.P. Property Services Rochester Airshow at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. The airshow, returning this year with an Italian twist that had annual attendees even more excited. “I love the airshow. I come her...
All the Art Stations of Naples Metro, presented one by one
In a number of cities around the world, underground stations have become places for artistic experimentation, from Moscow to Taiwan, via London and Stockholm. In Italy, Naples takes the lead in presenting the most captivating and well-developed project related to this theme. The project known as Le Stazioni dell'Arte (The Art Stations) has successf...
Women’s Army Corp Medic Marie Sartor Pawelek
Marie Sartor Pawelek was born 100 years ago in Eveleth, Minnesota, the only child of Luigi and Eva (Pivetta) Sartor. Her parents emigrated from a small town near Venice, Italy. With all of their relatives back home in Italy, Pawelek’s parents socialized with their Italian neighbors. Luigi joined the Order Sons of Italy in America and Eva was active...
The Best of Lombardy Wines: Franciacorta, Nebbiolo & More
A trip to Lombardy doesn’t only mean a stop in the fashion capital of Milan — you’re also in the perfect place to sip on Italy’s best sparkling wines. No, we aren’t talking about the trendy Prosecco. Where high-end fashion is born, there’s only space for high-end sparkling wines, like the Franciacorta and Oltrepò Pavese metodo classico wines – what...
Little Niko Pizzeria Opens on Española Way in South Beach
Española Way in South Beach, known for its Spanish-inspired architecture, is home to a new Italian pizzeria and gelateria that hopes to bring a slice of Little Italy to the famed street. Little Niko Pizza & Gelateria has opened on Española Way in South Beach serving Sicilian-style pizzas, Italian meatballs, and wine. The restaurant aims to become a...
Day trips from Bari: 5 incredible destinations not to be missed
Bari, the capital of Puglia, is a city rich in history, culture and charm. If you have a free day and want to explore the beauty that the city offers, there are numerous attractions and activities you can do without having to leave the city center; moving from Bari, however, you will be able to admire unspeakable wonders - within a radius of a few...
Eataly Partners With Concorso Italiano for the 2024 Season of Monterey Car Week
Eataly, the global Italian marketplace and retail concept, is proud to announce its partnership with Concorso Italiano for the 2024 season of Monterey Car Week. As the preeminent lifestyle event for enthusiasts of Italian motors, Concorso Italiano will take place at the Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, California. With a picturesque se...
I left the U.S. for Italy 20 years ago and ‘I'm so glad' I did—the top 4 most important lessons I learned
Twenty years ago, when I was 35, I left my life in the greater Boston area to pursue a job opportunity in glamorous Milan. Prior to the move, I had earned my MBA from the University of South Carolina. During my studies, I did an exchange program with Bocconi University's business school and had an internship with Pirelli, the tire and telecoms equi...
Leonardo to Provide Submarine Hardware for US Navy
Italian Leonardo Finmeccanica has signed a $417-million deal to supply combat control and sonar systems hardware for the submarines of the US Navy and its allies. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract will encompass design, fabrication, trials, integration, spares, and support for the company’s proprietary TI-26 hardware suite. The T...
There’s More to Rome Than Ancient History. Check Out These Must-See Contemporary Gems
“There is nothing more irresistible to an artist than an invitation to come to Italy, and Rome in particular,” Pepi Marchetti Franchi, founding director of Gagosian Rome, tells me. And she’s right. For centuries, the Eternal City has captivated imaginations with its legendary stories of gladiators; its gorgeous cityscape of travertine temples, baro...