19th Annual Concorso d’Eleganza Car Show Rescheduled for September 14
The Stony Brook (NY) University Center for Italian Studies will host the 19th annual Robert D. Cess Concorso d’Eleganza Annual Celebration of Italian Vehicle Excellence and Beauty on Sunday, September 14. The show, which is free and open to the public, was postponed by inclement weather from its original date of September 6. The Concorso is extreme...
NEOS to double Bari - New York flights in 2026
Since June 2025, Neos has successfully launched a weekly nonstop route between Bari and New York – a strategic milestone that underscores Puglia’s growing global appeal. Operated using a sleek Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner outfitted with 355 seats across both Premium and Economy classes, the service has delivered impressive performance with load factors...
Staten Island-inspired plush is promoting Italian pride: Meet ‘Guido on a Ledge’
For many Italian Americans, the word “guido” has some heavy connotations. It’s a slur, it’s slang and it’s a stereotype. But for Christine Fiscardi Lentinello, it’s a term of endearment. “I think a guido is someone who believes in putting family first. Someone who is confident, generous and extremely proud of his heritage,” Lentinello noted. “The t...
Di Napoli Honored with Award from Nat’l Italian American Organization
New York State Comptroller Tom D iNapoli is celebrating after receiving a prestigious award from a national Italian American organization. DiNapoli announced he was presented with the Guglielmo Marconi Award on Saturday by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. “I am truly honored to receive the Guglielmo Marconi Award. I was raised by p...
Isabella Rossellini, 73, Drops Jaws in Makeup-Free Video: ‘Inspiring and Beautiful’
As the star of such unforgettable films as Blue Velvet and Death Becomes Her, Isabella Rossellini has been stunning audiences with her talent and beauty for decades. Now, at 73, the actress and model is embracing the “freedom” that comes with age…and looking every bit as gorgeous as ever in the process, as a recent video proved. Rossellini took to...
For One Night Only, Brunello Cucinelli Transformed the Wölffer Estate Stables Into an Italian Piazza
The threat of rain didn’t deter guests—including Christie Brinkley and Alexandra Daddario—from donning their finest Brunello Cucinelli and heading to the Wölffer Estate Stables in The Hamptons last night. Upon arrival, they were immediately and perhaps unexpectedly transported to an Italian piazza, where two long, winding tables circled a fountain...
Vespa Brings the Italian Dolce Vita to the Hamptons
New Yorkers and celebrities can enjoy an Italian vacation while staying in the Hamptons. Vespa debuts at EHP Resort & Marina, where cedar-lined avenues and hidden coves blend elegantly. On two Sundays in August, the 3rd and 17th, guests will have the opportunity to arrive for dinner on a Vespa and enjoy an evening of live music and Italian food pre...
Antonio Marras expands internationally with first US store
Italian luxury brand Antonio Marras is kickstarting its international expansion plans with the opening of its first flagship store in the US, located in New York City. Located in SoHo at 121 Wooster Street in a 19th-century period building, the new Antonio Marras store spans 7,500 square feet, of which 4,300 square feet are dedicated to retail. The...
Change at the Top of IACC NY: Francesco Farina Succeeds Alberto Milani
After nearly a decade of service, Alberto Milani’s term as President of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC) comes to an end. It was a period marked by profound changes, strategic vision and a strong drive for innovation which contributed decisively to the institution’s growth and modernization. Recalling this was IACC Administrator Federic...
Boggi Milano Opens Columbus Circle Store
Boggi Milano is continuing its U.S. retail rollout with the opening of a third New York City store at The Shops at Columbus Circle. The 4,735-square-foot, two-level store offers street access as well as an entrance from inside the mall. The Columbus Circle store joins a single-level 1,800-square-foot store at 115 Mercer Street in SoHo that opened i...
Comites, Italy is Proud of its Pride
This year, the New York City Pride Parade will once again feature a vibrant celebration of Italian and Italian-American LGBTQIA+ identities, marching in support of love, diversity, and equality. At the New York Pride parade, italy is "proud of its pride". The Com.It.Es. of NY celebrate Diversity and Equality Riccardo Costa, LGBTQIA+ Rights Coordina...
La Voce di New York Acquires America Oggi and ICN Radio
Bringing the family back together and watching it grow, generation after generation. This is the intention of VNY Media Corp., publisher of the online newspaper La Voce di New York, which has announced two important new additions to its media portfolio: the storied Italian-language newspaper based in New York America Oggi, and the radio station ICN...