In recognition of Italian Heritage month
In recognition of Italian Heritage Month, Joann Cavo Campbell, president of the Italian Heritage Club of the Mohawk Valley in Utica, is planning a wreath-laying ceremony at the Italian Community Oven on October 8th at 11:00 am. It is to identify and honor Italian immigrants who helped build the Mohawk Valley. The brick oven may have fed not only th...
Gilardi Study Day - Curated by Elena Re
Gilardi Study Day - Curated by Elena Re. Saturday October 8, 2022, 11 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Magazzino Italian Art (2700 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY 10516). At the core of Magazzino's mission is deepening the appreciation and understanding of postwar and contemporary Italian Art, and we continue to foster this relationship by providing a space where conversat...
Bill would change Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day in NY State
A proposal to yank the Columbus Day state holiday from the calendar and recast it as “Indigenous People’s Day” is gaining traction at the statehouse after getting Democratic sponsors in both the Assembly and Senate. “Indigenous People’s Day reimagines Columbus Day and changes a celebration of colonialism into an opportunity to reveal historical tru...
‘Ralph Lamberti Renaissance Award’ makes its debut at DaVinci Society Scholarship Dinner Sept. 29 | Inside Out
Italian culture, deeply rooted in history and rich in artistic design and time-honored customs, continues to be preserved throughout the world and shared in countless ways. It’s always gratifying to shine the spotlight on significant contributions made by immigrants and their descendants and celebrate Italy’s rich legacy, as well as recognize the p...
Hundreds turn out to celebrate 100th anniversary of St. Roch Church
A perfect Saturday morning with clear, sunny skies was the backdrop for St. Roch Church’s centennial. The jubilee marking the 100th anniversary of the beloved Port Richmond parish began with a solemn procession at 11 a.m., led by an Italian marching band from St. Adalbert School to St. Roch Church, attended by dozens of parishioners, neighbors, and...
With cannoli and zeppole eating contests, The Feast returns on Staten Island this fall – with fireworks
Sausage ‘n’ peppers fans along with cannoli lovers will say ‘benvenuto’ to the upcoming Italian Festival at The Mount. This year’s “Festa” at Mount Loretto in Pleasant Plains marks a four-day affair. Dates are Friday, Oct. 7 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8 from noon to 11 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9 from noon to 8 p.m. and Monday, Columbus Day, O...
CIAO to honor Auburn priests at annual dinner
The Cultural Italian American Organization of Cayuga County will honor two Auburn priests at its sixth annual Christopher Columbus Day Recognition Dinner, taking place Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Springside Inn. The dinner will honor the Revs. Frank Lioi and Lou Vasile for "their many years of dedication to the priesthood, serving with distinction in ma...
Italy's Mario Draghi receives World Statesman Award in New York
Italy's outgoing premier Mario Draghi was honoured with the World Statesman Award from the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, an interfaith organisation dedicated to religious freedom and human rights. The foundation's president and founder Rabbi Arthur Schneier presented Draghi with the prestigious award during a gala ceremony in New York on Monday...
San Gennaro Feast Of The Hamptons Back After Pandemic
Bring your appetites: The San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons is back after the pandemic this weekend, bringing with it all the delicious tastes of Italy. The event takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Good Ground Road in Hampton Bays. This year's event features pizza and cannoli eating contests on Sat...
Local Italian American lodge honors the fallen during Sept. 11 memorial
The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Vigiano Brothers Lodge 3436 held a memorial service at Harborfront Park on Sunday, Sept. 11, to honor two brothers who lost their lives on 9/11. The Sons and Daughters of Italy is a nationwide Italian American fraternal organization. Lodge 3436 comprises nearly 90 members from communities throughout...
Everyone was an honorary Italian for the day
As the aphorism goes, “All roads lead to Rome,” and on Saturday, Sept. 10, this was certainly true for Main Street in Patchogue during the annual Italian Feast of Saint Liberata Festival, which enjoyed a large turnout for a perfect late-summer day. Hosted by the Greater Patchogue Cultural Heritage Committee, the annual event featured the eponymous...
Meet the sausage ‘queen’ of NYC’s San Gennaro Feast
Imagining Little Italy’s annual Feast of San Gennaro without the spicy links from Lucy’s Sausage is all but impossible. Maybe that’s because the pork peddler celebrates its 95th year in business this month, making it one of New York’s most iconic Italian-American businesses — you don’t end up in a “Godfather” movie for nothing — just one year young...