Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island Recognized at 98th Annual San Gennaro Feast
The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island board was proudly featured as guests of honor at the 98th annual San Gennaro Feast in New York City’s Little Italy. Executive Director Chris Vaccaro and Operations Director Lou Bernardi were joined by board members Matt Drucker and Nick Luisi at the “Feast of All Feasts.” They waved to hundreds o...
Ellis Island, Liberty Island and Italian Immigrants
In 1890, a Select Committee of Congressmen decided to replace Castle Garden, an immigration depot run by the State of New York, with a federally managed facility. Liberty Island, with its beloved Statue, seemed the perfect place for it. Why, then, was the depot put on Ellis Island instead? In the 1880s, Italian immigration to the US grew rapidly, a...
Feast of San Gennaro 2024 starts this week in Little Italy
New York City’s Little Italy will fill with the scent of food this week as the Feast of San Gennaro returns for another season. The feast, now in its 98th year, kicks off Thursday with the Blessing of the Stands at 6 p.m. The festivities will last through Sept. 22 on Mulberry Street between Canal and Houston Streets. Throughout the week, the stree...
Columbus Day Parade to Feature Geed as a Grand Marshal
Former News12 anchor Doug Geed will help lead the Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 13, joining three others serving as grand marshals. Butch Yamali, president of Dover Group Business Company, and Marisol and Biagio Isgro, Jr., the state president of Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, will also seve as grand marshals. The parade route will re...
“L’America di Irene”: Paola Trappo’s Book on Emigration at the IIC-NYC
The stories of our Italian ancestors are all different, and all alike, all equally fascinating. The Italian Cultural Institute of New York presents L’America di Irene – Storia di una friulana di frontiera (Chiandetti Editore) by author Paola Trappo, a book about the incredible life of her aunt Irene, emigrated from her Northern Friuli to America. ...
A Giant Italian Food & Culture Festival Is Coming To The Bronx’s Little Italy This September
Over 20 years ago, the merchants of Arthur Avenue and East 187th Street decided to bring the Italian tradition of Ferragosto to the Bronx Little Italy, giving visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in Italian culture, traditions, musical and theatrical entertainment, and of course, delicious food. Since then the event has continued to grow,...
Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350
Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350 examines an exceptional moment at the dawn of the Italian Renaissance and the pivotal role of Sienese artists—including Duccio, Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, and Simone Martini—in defining Western painting. In the decades leading up to the catastrophic onset of the plague around 1350, Siena was the site of p...
‘In God’s hands’: 57 years after his death, efforts to establish sainthood for Father Capodanno have new life
Wednesday marked 57 years since Father Vincent Capodanno died in action while ministering to wounded Marines on the battlefield during the Vietnam War. Born on Feb. 13, 1929, and ordained a priest on June 14, 1958, the Elm Park native participated in seven combat operations before dying at the age of 38 on Sept. 4, 1967. Also known as “the grunt pa...
The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island Names Silvia Davi to Executive Board
The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island (IAHSLI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, advocating, and building awareness of the Italian American community for the next generation, announced the appointment of Silvia Davi to its Executive Board. The IAHSLI continues to grow its leadership with dedicated Italian Americans...
Mt. Kisco Restaurant, Italian American Club to Introduce San Gennaro Fest
You won’t have to go very far this weekend to enjoy Italian culture. The Italian American Club of Northern Westchester and Locali Kitchen and Bar are co-sponsoring their inaugural San Gennaro Festival at Mount Kisco’s Kirby Plaza starting Friday evening and continuing on Saturday and Sunday. There will be food, a carnival for children and music and...
What to know for the 2024 Patchogue Italian Festival of St. Liberata
Patchogue Village is gearing up for one of its oldest traditions: the Italian Festival of St. Liberata. The food and fun happens Saturday, Sept. 8, up and down Main Street. From noon to 6 p.m., Main Street will be closed for the festival. The day will kick off with the traditional parade, which will begin in front of the Suffolk County District Cou...
St. Rocco’s celebrates Italian heritage in Hulberton, NY
Joe Morlino was among many volunteers cooking food at St. Rocco’s Italian Festival on Sunday in Hulberton. The event has been a big fundraiser for the St. Mark’s and St. Mary’s Catholic Parish. Morlino has been volunteering at the festival for 20 years. He is cooking French fries, ravioli and mozzarella sticks. The festival included a bocce tournam...