Boggi Milano opens first retail location in New York City, with two more in the pipeline
Italian menswear brand Boggi Milano has opened its first store in the United States, with two additional retail locations in the pipeline. The first store, located at 115 Mercer Street in SoHo, Manhattan, spans 1,900 square feet and officially opened its doors to the public earlier this month. Marking the start of Boggi Milano’s expansion across th...
Italian Heritage & Culture Commission Honors Achievements of Prominent Italian Americans
The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of The Bronx and Westchester in New York honors the achievements of outstanding contemporary Italian Americans for their talents or expertise. Il Leone di San Marco Awards are presented, at a luncheon, to individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields including, but not limited to, m...
After laying groundwork for months, Andrew Cuomo is said to be on the verge of entering the race for New York City Mayor
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is preparing to announce a run for New York City mayor, four people familiar with the planning told CNN. Cuomo is in the final stages of setting up a run and a formal announcement is expected as soon as this weekend, the people said. The former governor resigned from office in 2021 amid allegations of sexual harass...
John Cabot University of Rome to Honor Nicola Bulgari for Philanthropic Engagement at Annual New York Gala on April 1, 2025
John Cabot University (JCU), the leading American University in Italy, will honor Nicola Bulgari, world renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur during its Annual New York Gala on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Manhattan. More than 300 guests from the worlds of business, fashion, hospitality and diplomacy will attend. Mr. Bulgari will receive the Frank...
The Via Francigena in New York for the Travel & Adventure Show
As the leader of the “Communication and Promotion Plan for the Via Francigena” project, Lazio Region attended the Travel & Adventure Show di New York for the first time on 25-26 January 2025. During the event, the Via Francigena route was presented to the general public with a special focus on the entire Italian stretch, from Valle d’Aosta to Pugli...
Marc Molinaro Poised to Lead Federal Transit Agency
Marc Molinaro, a former Republican congressman from New York and a vocal opponent of congestion pricing, is being considered for the role of administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), sources familiar with the discussions have revealed. The FTA, a key division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, oversees public transit systems...
Stradivari violin heads to auction with up to a record $18 million estimate
A violin made by renowned Italian craftsman Antonio Stradivari during his 18th century "Golden Period" is heading for auction next month with an estimate of up to a record $18 million. The New England Conservatory (NEC) is offering the "Joachim-Ma Stradivarius", with proceeds going to student scholarships, fulfilling the wish of musician and NEC gr...
Puglia sets sights on New York as a premier luxury wedding destination
Puglia is gearing up to enchant New York with its exceptional offerings as a top-tier wedding destination. On January 13, the iconic New York Times Building will host the event "Getting Married in Puglia, Wedding Destination," organized by the Tourism Department of the Region of Puglia and Pugliapromozione, in collaboration with ENIT and The New Yo...
"Voce dal Comites, collaborare per crescere" is born, the podcast of Comites New York
In an increasingly connected world, where every single story deserves to be heard, COMITES New York has decided to launch the engaging podcast "Voce dal Comites, collaborare per crescere" (Voice from COMITES, Collaborating to Grow), which aims to give a voice to Italians and their unique experiences. This project arises from the need to celebrate t...
History and Culture Collide at the New Italian American Museum in Manhattan
Walking down Mulberry Street in New York’s Little Italy can often feel like a contact sport. Locals elbow past tourists, pedestrians duck and dodge al fresco dining tables, gift shops all but assault you with racks of kitschy souvenirs. Heaven help you during the annual San Gennaro Festival. When you reach the intersection of Mulberry and Grand Str...
Italy's Neos Air adds New York-Bari nonstop
Italian leisure airline Neos Air will fly nonstop service between New York JFK and the southeastern Italy city of Bari. The weekly summer seasonal flight will operate weekly between June 3 and Oct. 15. It will be the first transatlantic service from Bari and the third Neos route to the U.S., joining flights to JFK from Milan and Palermo. Neos will...
“I³/NYC” Debuts in New York for Italian Startups and U.S. Investors
After a year of work, the project has taken shape. Wednesday evening, at the Consulate General of Italy in New York, I³/NYC – the Italian Innovators Initiative, a nonprofit organization that aims to connect Italian start-ups that want to enter the New York market and venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies willing to support t...