Neos Offers First Direct Flight from New York to Italy’s Far South
Travelers now have a new nonstop gateway to southern Italy, as Italian airline Neos has launched its first direct flight from New York’s JFK International Airport to Bari, the capital of the Apulia (Puglia) region. The inaugural flight took off on Tuesday at 5 p.m., marking the start of a weekly service that is expected to continue into the fall. “...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 370 PT. 1 Diplomacy in Little Italy: The Consul General of Italy in NY on Culture, Community, and Connection
Fabrizio Di Michele, the Consul General of Italy in New York, joins us for an inspiring conversation recorded at the lively Red Sauce Studio in Little Italy. The narrative unfolds as Fabrizio takes us on a journey from his Sicilian and Abruzzese roots to his diplomatic role amidst a global pandemic. With co-hosts John Viola, Patrick O’Boyle, and Dr...
The race to Sicily begins as United's latest inaugural flight lands in Italy
Ciao, Sicily. United Airlines just touched down on one of the most popular Italian islands. Flight 735 departed from United's Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hub and landed at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) as the airline's first-ever nonstop flight to Sicily. The 4,463-mile route, operated by a Boeing 767-400ER, is part of Uni...
Ambassador Zappia receives Gei tribute in NY at end of US mission
The Ambassador of Italy to the US, Mariangela Zappia, received a tribute from Gei (Gruppo Esponenti Italiani) in New York at the end of her term in Washington and her diplomatic career. The ambassador, the first woman to represent Italy in the US capital, held the post of permanent representative to the UN from 2018 to 2021, again becoming the firs...
Launching Next Week: Delta Air Lines Will Become The Only US Airline Flying To This Small Italian City
In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, legacy airlines in the United States have begun to expand their global networks to include more secondary destinations that cater to point-to-point travelers. Delta Air Lines, one of the largest carriers in the US and the market's leader in terms of profitability, is no exception. Next week, the Atlant...
ICI Celebrates Gaetano Pesce and Gianni Pettena as Part of NYC Design Week
As the city celebrates the 13th edition of New York City Design Week, the Italian Cultural Institute of New York has opened Reimagining the Everyday Landscape, an exhibition celebrating two protagonists of Italian design: the late Gaetano Pesce, who passed away last year, and Gianni Pettena. Both emerged during the radical era of the 1960s and 1970...
Reflections on Careers in U.S. Foreign Policy at CCF
2025-05-20 @ 06:00 PM - Columbus Citizens Foundation, 8 East 69th Street, New York, NY. RSVP here. CCF is honored to welcome Marta Youth, who is currently preparing for her next role as Deputy Chief of Mission for the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy for a conversation on U.S. foreign policy with CCF member Kristie Loiacono. As the daughter of Italian...
‘Italy On Madison,’ A Pop-Up Showcase Of Italian Style In New York
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is inviting the public to experience authentic Italian lifestyle and culture at its Madison Avenue townhouse in New York City. For the first time, the much-anticipated third edition of Italy on Madison will take place at the beautiful ITA headquarters. On Wednesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 15th, 2025, more than 90...
Italian Trade Agency to Present Third Edition of Italy on Madison May 13-15
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) has announced the third edition of Italy on Madison is scheduled for May 13, 14 and 15. This three-day cultural showcase in New York City will transform the agency’s Upper East Side headquarters into “a living embodiment of Italian excellence,” the agency said. The experience celebrates Italy’s creative heritage acros...
Delta set to launch direct flights to Catania, Sicily, from JFK in May
Delta has just announced it’s about to be the first U.S. airline to offer direct flights to Catania, Sicily. The flights start next month out of JFK International Airport. “Delta is opening this long-unserved market, providing travelers unparalleled access to Sicily’s rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes,” Delta representatives said in a state...
Italian Consulate Highlights Pharma Powerhouses on Made in Italy Day
The Consulate General of Italy in New York marked Made in Italy Day, celebrated annually on April 15, by hosting a panel discussion spotlighting the Italian pharmaceutical industry and its growing presence in the United States. The event brought together executives from three major companies — Bracco, Kedrion, and Menarini — to share their experien...
Columbia to Host 2025 Italian Symposium Organized by Italian Students Abroad
Starting on Friday, Columbia University will be hosting “United For Progress,” a three-day event with panels and speakers featuring leading Italian figures from the worlds of business, politics, and media. The gathering is organized by United Italian Societies, a student-led nonprofit uniting Italian student societies in different universities, rep...