An evening of great elegance and national pride lit up the walls of Cipriani 42nd Street in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. On Thursday, April 10, the National Italian American Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary with the New York Gala, honoring exceptional Italian and Italian-American women and men. 

With over 500 guests in attendance, the evening opened with the powerful notes of the Italian anthem followed by the American anthem, a perfect symbol of the deep connection between these two cultures. Welcoming those in attendance were Robert Allegrini, chairman of the National Italian American Foundation, chairman Robert Carlucci and his deputy John Calvelli.