9/11 anniversary: The story of how Steve Buscemi returned to his old firefighter job on tragic day
On 11 September 2001, Hollywood actor Steve Buscemi – known for his depictions of gangsters and weirdos and once described by The Guardian as a “strangely attractive shoelace” – returned to his old job as a New York City firefighter. He worked 12-hour shifts for several days alongside other firefighters, searching for survivors in the rubble of the...
102-year-old conductor of Golden Tone Orchestra directs his final performance
“My uncle was a professor of music in Italy. When he came over, he taught the family music instruments and singing....that's how I got started,” he says. Ferrari, who was born in 1920, worked for 30 years as a plant engineer at Grumman while pursuing his love of music. He played with big bands and swing bands in New Orleans and various clubs on l...
XIII Leonardo Sciascia Colloquium - American Celebrations for the Centenary of the Birth of L. Sciascia
When: September, 22 from 9:00 to 18:00 and September, 23 from 9:00 to 13:00 - Where: Italian Cultural Institute 686 Park Avenue, NY As part of the celebrations for the centenary of the birth of Leonardo Sciascia, the Institute hosts the XIII Leonardo Sciascia Colloquium, seeking to investigate the author’s reception in North America, the way he re...
Dozens of artifacts seized from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dozens of ancient artifacts investigators believe were looted have been seized from the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. The office seized 27 artifacts from the Met using three search warrants. They will be repatriated to their countries of origin, a spokesperson for District Attorney Alvin...
Outdoor 'Porchetta Festival' at American Italian facility in Albany
Most Italian community events have a broad scope. But, the American Italian Heritage Association Museum in Albany, NY (1227 Central Ave.) is getting very specific with an upcoming event. A "Porchetta Festival" -- celebrating the iconic Italian preparation of a slow-cooked pork roast -- is scheduled for the following Saturday, September 17. The fun...
Sons of Italy Rockland Lodge Italian Feast & Carnival Opens Thursday
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Blauvelt Sons of Italy, Rockland Lodge is back and bigger and better than ever to host their much-anticipated 11th Annual Italian Feast and Carnival at the Tappan Masonic Park Fair Grounds Sept. 8-11. The event usually draws thousands of people from around the tri-state area during the spectacular fo...
The Russell J Salvatore Courtyard
Adding to the zestful nature of Hertel Avenue, the Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo recently held a ribbon cutting for the new Russell J. Salvatore Courtyard. The focal point of the new courtyard is a magnificent fountain that was imported from Sicily. Earlier today, I stopped over to the Cultural Center to take a look at the new courtyard, whi...
Margherita Raso Solo Exhibition - Magazzino Italian Art
September 20 - October 22, 2022. Italian Cultural Institute in New York - 686 Park Ave, New York, NY. Magazzino Italian Art, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in New York and Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at New York University, will present the first U.S. institutional exhibition of multidisciplinary artist Margherita Raso’s work...
Immerse Yourself In Authentic Italian Culture At The Ferragosto Festival Coming To NYC 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,...
Feast of Mother Cabrini Festival returns following pandemic pause
The Feast of Mother Cabrini was back in Brentwood Saturday for the first time in two years. The food was back and people enjoyed the rides at the Suffolk County Community College celebration after the pandemic put the festival on pause for the past couple of years. People said that they were delighted to celebrate once again. "I've been here every...
Who is ready to celebrate the Italian way?
An anticipated feast with al fresco dining, food trucks, and zeppoles is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10, during the St. Liberata Fest after a parade. The celebration will continue on Main Street in Patchogue Village from noon onwards, with a bocce ball tournament and music. There is still time for teams interested in participating in the bocce ba...
An Evening with Professor Mary Grabar
Thursday, September 8. RSVP Here. Columbus Citizens Foundation: 8 E 69th St, New York, NY. There will be a reception at 6pm and the program will begin at 6:30 PM. An evening with Professor Mary Grabar from the Alexander Hamilton Institute for the Study of Western Civilization in Clinton, New York. She has published many articles and two books, Debu...