Honoring the Italian-American Men and Women Who Perished on 9/11
Every American recalls precisely where they were when hijacked passenger planes slammed into the twin towers on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Of the 2,977 people who died that day, roughly 540 were of Italian descent. 540, that’s nearly 20 percent of the death toll. At 9:03 a.m., United Airlines Flight 175 strikes the south tower of the World Trad...
Italian-American Paisani Keeping Italian Traditions Alive
Traditions are the cornerstone of many cultures in America and for Italian-Americans, it’s an opportunity to remind us that we are part of a history that defines our past and shapes who we are today. The festival celebrations of towns and patron saints in Italian-American communities throughout the US serve as a thank you to the ancestors who came...
Festa Italiana set to return to Syracuse
Syracuse'se Festa Italiana will be held on September 13-15 (next Friday - Sunday). It'll include a meatball eating contest, bocce challenge, children's tent, heritage tent, wine making demonstrations, open air mass (on Sunday with Syracuse's new Bishop), bingo, photo booth, food vendors, live music and more. John Cerrone is in charge of the heritag...
Holy cannoli! San Gennaro Festival’s 93rd edition arrives Thursday with ‘Sopranos’ star Steve Schirripa as grand marshal for Little Italy staple
When Daniel Fratta was a kid growing up in Little Italy, he could feel the growing excitement in the late summer days before the Feast of San Gennaro. “The feast was the biggest part of our lives,” recalls Fratta, whose zeppole stand will be open for business when the 93rd annual event arrives this Thursday. “When they started hanging the lights...
Ci lascia il Prof. Mario Mignone, paladino della cultura italiana in America
Con profonda e immensa tristezza diamo notizia della scomparsa del Prof. Mario Mignone, improvvisamente venuto a mancare alla sua famiglia ieri sera, mentre si trovava nella sua casa del Long Island, subito dopo aver ospitato il suo tradizionale ricevimento d’inizio dell’anno accademico con amici e colleghi d’università. Mario Mignone, PhD, era all...
The Tragic, Violent History of the Brooklyn Waterfront
In the few existing pictures of Pietro ‘Pete’ Panto he wears a dark fedora, black mustache, and an easy smile that sometimes showed a gap in his teeth. His face suggests a more lighthearted person than the battling saint remembered after he had led a revolt of Brooklyn dock workers. “Pete became a saint like they carry on St. Anthony’s Day,” a vete...
Sons Of Italy Annual Italian Festival In New Hyde Park: PHOTOS
If photos are any indication, North Hempstead officials seemed to have enjoy the Sons of Italy in America's annual Italian festival. The event, held Aug. 23 at Michael J. Tully Park in New Hyde Park, was hosted by Cellini Lodge No. 2206. Judi Bosworth, the town supervisor, visited pasta and zeppole booths, meeting with volunteers and giving a helpi...
Serpico Lives! — September 18
The seventh installment of the Michele Giannattasio Lecture Series at Swinging Sixties Senior Center (211 Ainslie Street) will feature the 2017 documentary Frank Serpico on September 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The film’s director, Antonino D’Ambrosio, will be present to discuss the film and Joseph Sciorra, PhD of the Calandra Institute will emcee. Ad...
40th annual Italian fest to take place this weekend
Port Washington’s Festa Italiana is marking its 40th year of operation this weekend. Run by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America’s John Michael Marino Lodge No. 1389, the festival often marks the end of summer for area residents as they deck North Hempstead Beach Park in red, white and green. Activities will include rides provided by th...
Please join us for the 27th Annual Italian Festival at Hofstra University!
Sunday, September 15, 2019. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. South Campus, 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549. Outdoors, Rain or Shine! Celebrate Italy’s cultural and culinary influence on America at one of the largest and most beautiful outdoor festivals on Long Island when Hofstra University hosts the 27th Annual Italian Experience on Sunday, Sep...
Italy’s Third Golden Age
Presented by Carla Gambescia. Tuesday, September 24th • 7:00 pm. Casa Belvedere – The Italian Cultural Foundation, 79 Howard Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301. Light fare & refreshments will be provided. Suggested Donation: $15 Member. $20 Non-Member. Please RSVP in Advance here. Italy is the only country to have given the world not just one but three G...
Little Italy Neighborhood Association calls on city to clean up historic neighborhood
As he walks up and down the streets and backyards of Rochester’s Historic Little Italy Neighborhood, Silvano Orsi walks past trash-littered lawns; big, and small. From something simple like a pizza box to more dangerous garbage like needles. Orsi, who serves as the President of the Little Italy Neighborhood Association says it's due to years of neg...