Living in Lecce: Baroque beauty in Italy's heel
Nestled right down in the heel of Italy’s boot, Lecce is called the “Florence of the South”, known for its extravagant Baroque architecture and winding old town. With a population hovering around 95,000, Lecce is big enough to offer a bit of buzz, but small enough that you’ll quickly recognise familiar faces at your favourite pasticceria. The town...
UNICO grants $6,000 in scholarships to local graduates
The Hazleton Chapter of UNICO granted annual scholarships to four successful applicants. Hazleton UNICO grants these scholarships each year to help area graduates pursue their higher education goals. Each successful applicant was awarded $1,500 to be used for their tuition or other associated school costs. One technical school scholarship was award...
Pantelleria capers: tradition, history and tasty recipes
Today we are talking about one of the most precious ingredients of Sicilian cuisine: the Pantelleria Caper! The protagonist of many recipes, especially spring and summer, the Pantelleria caper is the flower bud of a particular plant cultivated on the island of Pantelleria, in the province of Trapani, and since 1996 recognized as PGI. Do you know wh...
Commemorative plaque honors 2 NYC community champions
A commemorative plaque was unveiled on Sunday in New York City’s Chinatown honoring two men that advocated for a community they both loved. Community champions Frank Mosco and Corky Lee were remembered with a commemorative plaque that paid tribute to their advocacy and their relationship bridging the Italian Americans and Chinese Americans. Mosco w...
How medieval lessons for managing floods could help those facing them in northern Italy today
Northern Italy has been hit by a series of devastating floods in recent years. In March 2025 and the previous autumn, heavy rainfall hammered the region, swamping fields, farms and towns. More than 3,000 had to leave their homes in Emilia-Romagna, between Bologna and Ravenna. The downpours caused widespread floods, landslides, and infrastructure da...
‘Sopranos’ Star, 70, Fully Embraces Gray Hair and Fans Think She’s More Stunning Than Ever
In a culture obsessed with defying age, watching women reclaim their natural beauty is such a radically cool form of expression. It's more than just taking ownership of their bodies; it is paving the way for other women to feel empowered enough to do the same. Actress Lorraine Bracco, 70, is doing just that. Known for her roles in Goodfellas and Th...
The quiet legacy of art in the heart of Italian politics
It’s no secret that museums and cultural agencies across Italy are home to countless hidden gems. What’s less known is that Italy’s Chamber of Deputies, housed in Palazzo Montecitorio, holds thousands of artworks—many of which have been sitting in “temporary storage” for nearly a century. While occasional headlines pop up over politicians displayin...
Taranto and its black gold: the story of the cozza tarantina
Taranto, often called the queen of Magna Graecia, is a city rich in history and art. Founded by the Spartans in the 8th century BCE, it was one of the most important city-states of the ancient world. Even today, its geography is unique, as it is surrounded by two bodies of water—the Mar Piccolo (Small Sea) and the Mar Grande (Big Sea)—precious trea...
Watertown’s Mount Carmel Feast kicks off this week
The Mount Carmel Feast is returning to Watertown (NY) this week for its 107th year. Frank Gorri and Vito DiGiovaccino appeared on 7 News at Noon on Monday to talk about the festival known for its Italian food, carnival rides, and fireworks. The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast started in 1916 with the primarily Italian families at St. Anthony’s Churc...
From California to Abruzzo: a special visit celebrating Tommy Lasorda
Here we go! From June 26th to 28th, we’ll once again be welcoming our friends from Fullerton (U.S.A.), the city where Tommy Lasorda lived and with which the town of Tollo is twinned. After last October’s visit — which included a stop from the Mayor of the sister city, Bruce Whitaker — this time we’ll be hosting a group of students from Fullerton, w...
Italian American Museum Annual Golf Classic 2025
You don’t have to play golf to attend the 22nd Annual Golf Classic on Monday, June 30th. Please join us for dinner. The Gala Dinner, which begins at 4:30 pm, will feature a special live musical performance by Vanessa Racci. Up to 70 guests who register for dinner will also be able to purchase a Grand Raffle Ticket for $100 in addition to dinner cos...
Pirandello: three Generations Between Agrigento, Rome, and Paris
I looked out the window onto Boulevard Saint-Germain and watched life pass by. I thought: this is the life we should be giving form to. Life as it is now. What nudes? What neoclassicism? Where are the bathers? I poured my coffee. This is where people come together. I thought of the Classics: they always portrayed the life they were living – and the...