New York’s Italian Americans in Uproar Over Gov. Hochul’s Decision to Dissolve State’s IA Affairs Office
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul is under fire by the Italian American community following a series of alarming decisions. Gov. Hochul walked in the Columbus Day parade on the morning of Oct. 11, then, hours later, she attempted to cancel the navigator’s namesake holiday by proclaiming Oct. 11 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. After a public outcry, she amended th...
E.Rossi & Co.: Little Italy’s Oldest Gift Shop Keeps Memories Alive
E.Rossi & Company is Little Italy‘s oldest gift shop, and it’s full of surprises. “It’s like stepping into a bowl of minestrone soup; you don’t know what you’re going to find,” owner Ernie Rossi said. He’s named after his grandfather Ernesto, who immigrated from Italy in 1900. “In 1910, he opened up this business, and he sold newspapers and magazin...
‘The Oratorio’: Martin Scorsese Celebrates a Slice of New York History in PBS Opera Doc
There’s a point in “The Oratorio” when the attention turns to the organ at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in New York City. The giant instrument is both a vestige and a living example of the long history of the church, located on Mulberry Street near Chinatown and Little Italy in Manhattan. With key parts made from wood and leather, it’s something for...
'He will be deeply missed.' Former Monroe County Surrogate Judge Arnold Ciaccio dies
Christopher Ciaccio remembers when he was young and older Italians would approach his father, then Surrogate Judge Arnold "Arnie" Ciaccio, and call the judge "avvocato." The Italian word for lawyer and advocate also was imbued with respect, a recognition that Judge Ciaccio was ready to help individuals in need, whether in a courtroom or outside the...
Italian Charities of America held its 85th Annual Dinner Dance
On October 24, 2021, Italian Charities of America held their 85th Annual Dinner Dance at the Roma View in Howard Beach, Queens. Italian Charities of America is a nonprofit organization located in Elmhurst, Queens that promotes Italian American culture, heritage, history, and language as well as events for the local community since 1936. As in the p...
Italian Welfare League Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
The Italian Welfare League, a non-profit dedicated to helping Italian-American children with serious health conditions or disabilities will celebrate its 100 year anniversary this fall. The organization will host a Luncheon on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Metropolitan Club in New York City to pay tribute to its history of providing services to...
Italian American Museum Ambasciatore Award and Luncheon 2021
Italian American Museum cordially invites you to attend the 2021 Long Island Ambasciatore Awards Ceremony & Dinner on Sunday, November 7 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY. Join us in honoring outstanding Italian American leaders and their Italian American Organizations. To RSVP by phone or for further information contact Dr. Joseph V. Sc...
ARIANNA CAROSSA - Wandering Desire. October 2021 - New York City
Wednesday, October 27, 6-8 PM - Tiziano Zorzan Boutique - 380 Bleecker St. Friday, October 29, 5-7 PM - La Plaza Cultural de Armando Perez Community Garden - East 9th St & Avenue C (South-West Corner). This fall, sculptures and paintings by Italian artist Arianna Carossa will be roaming the city. On Wednesday, October 27 th, the traveling exhibitio...
'Tony n' Tina's Wedding' coming to Poughkeepsie; co-creator, star is a city native
"Tony n' Tina's Wedding" has been performed all over the world, from its start as an Off-Broadway show in the mid-1980s to a big screen 2004 movie starring Mila Kunis and Joey McIntyre as the titular characters. The immersive theatrical experience, which replicated an Italian-American wedding, is the brainchild of Poughkeepsie native Mark Nassar, w...
An Italian Art Haven Along The Hudson
On a breezy Saturday last month, Vittorio Calabrese, the director of the Magazzino Italian Art museum in Cold Spring, N.Y., stood onstage in the courtyard to introduce the last event of the summer, a concert by the musician Sam Reider and his band the Human Hands. The sun was starting to set, and a few stragglers of the sold-out crowd found their s...
Italian heritage honored by boro president
In honor of Italian Heritage Month, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, fourth from left, last Thursday celebrated the contributions of Italian Americans. The event at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center honored George Russo, right, a longtime Queens attorney and small business owner, as well as a member of Community Board 10 and member of th...
Italian Enclaves Historical Society Documenting Neighborhoods Across US Still Honoring Italian Heritage
Italian-American Heritage Month is celebrated in October to honor the contributions of Italian immigrants and their families to our country. Many of the neighborhoods they settled in are still very much holding onto the culture. Like a true Italian, Carmine Gangone graciously welcomed CBS2 into his family’s “second home” — Carmine and Son’s. “My da...