2015 Columbus Day Parade information
Sunday, October 11th Morris County Columbus Day Parade – Marchers and police vehicles should assemble at the East Hanover Fire Department at Ridgedale Ave. & De Forest St. at 1:30 PM. Marchers should be in department uniform or business attire to march. Monday, October 12th NYC Columbus Day Parade – Marchers and police vehicl...
Trappeto e Los Angeles uniti da Joe Buscaino
di Gian Battista Oberto Da poche ore, presso l'aula consiliare del Comune di Trappeto, è terminato l'incontro tra l'Amministrazione Comunale trappetese e Joe Giuseppe Buscaino, membro del 15° distretto di Los Angeles. Per il politico americano questo viaggio in Sicilia rappresenta un po' un ritorno alle origini. Le sue radici sicilian...
Attacks on Columbus driven by hate
By Jackie De La Porte History is history and Christopher Columbus ushered in the European "Age of Discovery" in 1492. Although there may have been many forays by previous explorers, Asians, Vikings, etc., into what is now known as the Americas; it was following Christopher Columbus' exploration into the "New World" which, yes, was i...
One-Year Visiting Position in Italian at Colby College
One-Year Visiting Position in ItalianThe Department of French and Italian is seeking a Faculty Fellow in Italian for a one-year position, to begin September 1, 2016. PhD preferred, ABD considered. The successful candidate will be part of an energetic department committed to providing the best education possible to talented undergraduates. We are pa...
Scoprire Roberto Scarcella Perino
by Liliana Rosano Ha cominciato a comporre a sei anni, per poter suonare i suoi pezzi mentre imparava il pianoforte. Roberto Scarcella Perino, siciliano di Messina, dal 2000 vive a New York, dove è Senior Lecturer e docente di Italian Opera presso la New York University e Scholar in Residence all'American Institute for Verdi Studies. &nbs...
Book Presentation and Signing with Karen Haid, Author of “Calabria: The Other Italy”
Free and open to the public, please RSVP by calling 530-432-3260 Author Karen Haid will present her award-winning book Calabria: The Other Italy along with an illustrated introduction of this lesser known region in the toe of the Italian boot. A book signing will follow. The public is invited to attend and an RSVP is requested. Call 530 432 32...
Fall in Emilia: a gourmet tour to discover Balsamic vinegar and other food treasures
by Grazia Solazzi There is no better time than fall for visiting Italy. The weather is mild. It's low season, and autumn foliage brings some additional charm to the already captivating Italian countryside. Also, many of the food products that have made Italy famous are ready now: wine, mushrooms, truffles... Fall is perfect for a gastronomic to...
Discovering the Fonte Avellana monastery through the eyes of an impromptu hermit
by Nicola Gardini Although little visited, the monastery of Fonte Avellana, in the province of Pesaro and Urbino in the Marche region, is one of the most prominent literary places in the world. It was in fact celebrated in the Divine Comedy. If it is not as popular as the churches of Gubbio, just a few dozen kilometers away, or th...
Saratoga: City makes it official: Councilman Cappello is now Mayor Cappello
By Khalida Sarwari The Saratoga City Council appointed Manny Cappello as the city's next mayor at its meeting on Dec. 2. Cappello, a Saratoga resident since 1992 with a background in business and education, has served on the council since 2010. He replaces outgoing mayor Howard Miller. Mayors are appointed for one-year terms...
Lancaster teen fundraising to play in Italy
by Jan Gottesman For Victoria Tuttle, softball is taking her much further than around the bases. The 16-year-old Nashoba sophomore has been named a member of the U.S. Premier Softball team, which will be playing in Southern Italy next summer. Victoria, the daughter of Donna and Bill Tuttle, of Lancaster, is looking for help to pa...
8 questions for Italian chef Lidia Bastianich
By Lori Fredrich Lidia Bastianich is one of the best-loved chefs on television. Her Emmy Award-winning public television programs have delighted audiences for over 17 years, capturing both her love and respect for authentic Italian cuisine. And Bastianich's popularity is warranted. She has spent more than three decades building a...
Columbian Lawyers take Staten Island for monthly CLE meeting
By Rob Abruzzese The Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn took over Staten Island for one night during this month's Continuing Legal Education (CLE) meeting at Nino's Restaurant on Hylan Boulevard last Tuesday, Jan. 12. While the lawyers and judges got to try some delicious Italian food, they listened to Justice Barbara I. ...