WWII veteran from Honesdale, 100, tells of being a battlefield medic in Aleutian Islands
Just a few days after turning 100, Tony Battaglia shared his recollections as a U.S. Army medic serving in the embattled Aleutian Islands during World War II. "It was a long time ago," the Honesdale resident said, freely recalling that time over 80 years past. Pfc. Battaglia was born June 12, 1924, in Mount Vernon, New York, to Italian immigrants,...
Proposal to Move Statue of Italian Saint Angers Residents in Ironbound
Plans to move a statue of a celebrated Italian-American figure from a neglected park have angered Ironbound residents, who turned out at a meeting Monday to voice their concerns about the proposal, which was discussed by City Council earlier this year. The statue of Roman Catholic St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, also known as Mother Cabrini, is in a pa...
Protecting Mother Cabrini: Part Two
Last week many learned of the plan to move the Mother Cabrini statue in the Ironbound. A significant number of concerned individuals, myself included, wrote emails, made phone calls, posted on social media, and more to bring attention to this issue. While we do not have a definitive answer as to what is happening, we did get a response. Sort of. Co...
Italy-USA: Amb. Zappia inaugurates exhibition on the Navy
Italian Ambassador to the US Mariangela Zappia opened the 'Ocean Stories' exhibition, celebrating the Italian Navy, its history and values, its sailors, and its commitment to preserving and protecting the oceans while promoting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, at the diplomatic headquarters in Washington. "This exhibition offers a uniqu...
Italians in America – Our Immigrant Stories: His legacy is one of hard work, family and caring community
After 25-year-old Anthony Carbonetta stayed with his grandfather Nicolo’s family in his hometown Via Crocetta, Italy last year; all the tales, mannerisms, superstitions and traditions came full circle. He understands now just how much his grandfather triumphed to give his children and grandchildren a better life. “I see now what he was dealing with...
Italian history and culture are celebrated
In a colorful and joyous evening sponsored by the Italian Language Department on June 7, Italian Night at West Orange High School celebrated not only Italian UNESCO sites, but the retirement of beloved Italian teacher Vincenza Amabile. “This year’s Italian Night showcased Italy’s rich cultural heritage by featuring its UNESCO World Heritage sites,”...
What Does a Wedding Dress Say about You?
I absolutely despise reality shows. I think they are overly edited, encourage poor behavior, and are definitely not a representation of reality. However… there is one show I enjoy watching short clips of on social media; Say Yes to the Dress. It follows women as they go through the process of selecting what they feel is the perfect wedding dress fo...
Celebrate St. Vito Festival in Bayonne this Saturday- Italian Food & Entertainment
The Bayonne Heritage Association will host the first annual St. Vito Festival on Saturday, June 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on 5th Street, between Broadway and Avenue C. The event will begin with a procession and prayer over the image of St. Vito at 11:45 a.m. There will be welcoming remarks at 12:00 noon. The feast honors St. Vito, also k...
Livingston's Pat Campanile Named 2024 UNICAN of the Year for Putting Service Above Self
Livingston resident Pasquale “Pat” Campanile, an active member of the Livingston chapter of UNICO National, received proclamations from the Livingston Township Council and the State of New Jersey and the 27th Legislative District on Tuesday after being named Livingston’s 2024 UNICAN of the Year for his dedication to the local chapter of the country...
Giovanni Falcone Remembered at Casa Italiana Ceremony
The 32nd anniversary of the assassination of anti-Mafia Judge Giovanni Falcone was commemorated in a civil ceremony inside Casa Italiana on Sunday, May 26, 2024. The ceremony was preceded in the Holy Rosary Church by a Mass attended by representatives of the Embassy of Italy. The event was organized by AMHS member, Francesco Isgro, who is also the...
The Late Rev. Roberto Balducelli Honored with Ceremonial Street Re-Naming in Wilmington, DE
Mayor Mike Purzycki was joined Sunday by elected officials and religious leaders to dedicate a portion of the 1700 block of West Ninth Street as “Rev. Roberto Balducelli Way.” The ceremony honoring the late pastor of St. Anthony’s Church, who passed away in August 2013 one day shy of his 100th birthday, came on the last day of the 2024 St. Anthony’...
exhibition > Ocean Stories ~ The Italian Navy Exhibition
The Italian Navy, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington, presents “Ocean Stories – The Italian Navy exhibition”, a multimedia and immersive exhibition that leads the visitor into an experience made up of images, videos, sounds and digital infographics dedicated to the Italian Navy’s history, val...