Anthony Del Zoppo, 88
Anthony Del Zoppo, 88, of Concord, a veteran and respected local businessman who was devoted to his family, died Friday in Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze. Mr. Del Zoppo was born in Manhattan. He moved to West Brighton with his family when he was 13 years old. He also lived in New Dorp before settling in Concord 57 years ago....
Art Opening At The American Italian Heritage Museum
The American Italian Heritage Museum in The Presence of Angels by Mico Di Arpo. Opening reception: April 24th 6pm – 8pmAmerican Italian Heritage Museum- 1227 Central Ave. Albany, NY 12205Contact: Prof. /Cav. Philip J. Di Novo 518- 435-1979 April 24th through June 30th 2015 In the presence of Angels is a new collection of buon fresco pa...
A New Life with Bianca
December 7, 06:00 pm - 07:30 pmJohn D Calandra Italian American Institute (CUNY)25 W 43rd St #17, New York, NY Frank Polizzi will provide an overview of his new book of sonnets, A New Life with Bianca, highlighting the important influences on this project. There will be a video with music that illuminates Michael McCurdy's engravings, including th...
Thousands celebrating tradition and heritage at Italian Fest
By Ali Ingersoll For thousands of people, the annual Italian festival is a time to reconnect with family and friends while wandering down Hertel Ave., enjoying traditional Italian food and learning about the culture. "Just coming back and seeing people – friends and family you haven't seen in a year," said Marco Sciotino, the spokesma...
Marking Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and her law school alma mater, St. John's University, last week hosted a celebration of Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month in the college's Marillac Hall. The distinguished Italian Americans who received Citations of Honor from Katz during the event include Deputy Inspector John Travaglia, com...
The Godfather Effect: Changing Hollywood, America, and Me
Giovedì 14 Marzo 201318.30 A 20.00 Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus113 W 60th St. 113 W 60th St., Room 526 5th Floor, New York, NY (map) Dear Friends, NEW YORK ITALIANS is very happy to invite you to: "The Godfather Effect: Changing Hollywood, America, and Me" March 14 at 6:30 PM at Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus 113 W 60th S...
Tributo alle madri
È il simbolo di tutte le madri di ogni nazionalità che hanno mandato i loro figli in una nazione di immigrati e qui ieri, ai piedi del poderoso monumento intitolato "Mother Italy" nella Upper East Side si è svolta la consueta cerimonia che ha visto come ospite speciale il vice console generale Laura Aghilarre. L'annuale tributo alle madri è organi...
Un nuovo edificio è il futuro del Italian American Museum che vende spazio edificabile mantenendo la sua sede
By Riccardo Chioni L'incrocio fra Mulberry e Grand Street è un brulichio di gente nel fine settimana, in gran parte turisti che si fermanoin mezzo alla strada, si guardano intorno e scattano foto, prima di proseguire la passeggiata a Little Italy diventata zona pedonale tra bancarelle di ambulanti e tavoli di ristoranti. A questo angolo trafficat...
Renaissance Lecture: Writers of the Renaissance
The masterpieces of Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio, and Machiavelli represent some of the greatest classics of Italian literature still read, and studied today. They chose to write in the vernacular, forever changing literature and introducing their works to the masses. From Dante's Divine Comedy, to Petrarch's rediscovery of Cicero's letters,...
Mangia! Brooklyn’s Italian fest
LET THE parade of pastas begin. Brooklyn's second annual Italian Restaurant Week kicks off Oct. 8 with eight days of culinary delights from across the borough. More than 40 restaurants scattered from DUMBO to Sheepshead Bay and Bensonhurst will treat diners to discounts and specials through Oct. 15. Read more Sou...
Magna Graecia - The Presence and Power of Hellenic Culture in Ancient Southern Italy
September 28 (Wednesday). Magna Graecia - The Presence and Power of Hellenic Culture in Ancient Southern Italy. By the 8th Century B.C., the Greeks had established themselves throughout Puglia, Basilicata, Sicilia, Calabria and Campania among other sites. For the ancient Greeks, Southern Italy was somewhat of an America. Seeking even grea...
Morris County Columbus Day Parade Marches Through Hanover October 9
By Yvonne McGreevy Columbus Day celebrations in Morris County will be kicking off on Friday, October 7, with The Morris County Columbus Day Parade Awards Dinner and finishing off with a procession through East Hanover on Sunday, October 9. The East Hanover Italian American Club will be celebrating their roots on North American soil with a...