An Unlikely Union: The love-hate story of New York’s Irish and Italians
Award-winning author and Brooklynite Paul Moses is back with a historic yet dazzling story on the complex relationship between New York's Irish and Italians. They came from the poorest parts of Ireland and Italy, and met as rivals on the sidewalks of New York. In the nineteenth century and for long after, the Irish and Italians fought in...
Miss Italia Mount Carmel Pageant!
The Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel invites young ladies of Italian – American descent to participate in the Miss Italia Mt. Carmel Pageant Wednesday, July 15 at 7 pm at Mt. Carmel Hall in Verplanck. *This event coincides with the opening night of the 93rd annual Feast of Mount Carmel. The pageant's focus is on heritage, happiness and...
Schenectady's Little Italy pays tribute to Dan DiNicola
There, on North Jay, stands Perreca's Bakery, the crown jewel of Schenectady's Little Italy, a fixture of the neighborhood for more than a century. From a booth inside More Perreca sits Maria Papa, who has a hand in both of the businesses that neighbor one another, where she talks about next week's plans to pay tribute again to the late Dan DiNicol...
Help us bring our NYC Theater to a new life!
italytime, a 'daughter' of Teatromania, is an international not-for-profit platform conceived by Vittorio Capotorto and Francesco Pagano, and launched in December 2013, with the endorsement of world-known writers Dacia Maraini and Roberto Saviano. Teatromania, the 'mother' not-for-profit organization of italytime – 501(c)(3) – was created in 1...
I Giullari di Piazza to Perform "La Cantata Dei Pastori: A Neapolitan Renaissance Christmas Concert" at the Italian American Museum
La Cantata Dei Pastori was written by A. Perrucci in the 16th century and re-written and directed by Alessandra Belloni in 1984, with music composed and arranged by John T. La Barbera. La Cantata dei Pastorihas been a favorite in I Guillari's repertory for 20 years. The evening includes: Food & refreshments, a raffle, a performance, an...
Italian-American Women donate toys to Seamen's Society
By Carol Ann Benanti There's something about the holiday season — with all the gift giving and get-togethers — that brings out the best in all of us. No truer words were spoken Sunday when the Italian-American Women of Staten Island's gathered for its annual Christmas luncheon at Bocelli Ristorante in Grasmere. The festive oc...
‘Iris’ weaves mythic tale of innocence, venality
What: Pietro Mascagni's "Iris," conducted by Leon Botstein with the American Symphony Orchestra When: 7:30 p.m., July 22, July 29; 2 p.m., July 24, July 27, July 31 Where: Sosnoff Theater, Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Bard College, Annandale Tickets: Start at $25 Information: Visit http://fishercenter.bard.edu/calen...
Bronx's Arthur Avenue named 'Great Street of America'
If you've slurped oysters outside a seafood market, taken a bite of burrata or savored cannoli on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, this distinction might not be news to you. Arthur Avenue, which some call "the real Little Italy," will join the American Planning Association's "Great Streets of America." The celebration and official announcement...
Town of Hempstead Honors Italian-Americans
This week, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony J. Santino hosted the town's first Italian Heritage Celebration, recognizing outstanding men and women who have dedicated their lives to promoting the great Italian traditions and culture that have helped improve the town. "The Town of Hempstead has among the highest populations of Italian-Am...
Assemblyman Raia Named 2013 Matinecock District Good Deed Award Honoree
Honorable Andrew P. Raia, NYS Assemblyman has been named the 2013 Good Deed Award Honoree by the Suffolk County Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Matinecock District. Assemblyman Raia will be honored at a dinner event to benefit the scouting programs of the Matinecock District on Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 6:00 – 10:00 pm at the Northport...
Dr. Carolyn Raia honored at Italian American Women of Staten Island luncheon
To celebrate significant contributions made to culture and the advancement of our society, each year members of the Italian American Women of Staten Island host a gala luncheon for those deserving of recognition. The "Women in History" event was staged Sunday in the Trevi Garden at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bloomfield, where more...
Designer Ferrari per un giorno, a New York spopola il nuovo modo di imparare l’italiano
di Francesco Semprini Designer Ferrari per un giorno, o ancor meglio clienti della casa di Maranello almeno per una volta? Chi non vorrebbe esserlo? Un sogno senza età, e soprattutto il modo più efficace per far imparare ai più giovani la lingua e la cultura italiana nella particolare declinazione della scuderia del cavallino. L'i...