Procession of Saint Lucy statue following Mass in Italian likely to become new La Festa Italiana tradition
As the 48th annual Italian Mass concluded on Sept. 1, 2024, a new tradition was born. For the first time, a procession of faithful led a statue of Saint Lucy from the Cathedral of Saint Peter about a block away to Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton, to kick off the third day of La Festa Italiana. “We’re all about tradition,” Chris DiMattio, La...
Wildwoods to Host 18th Annual Olde Time Italian Festival
The Olde Time Italian Festival returns to Fox Park on Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28, bringing the flavors and traditions of Italy to the Jersey Shore. Organized by the Sons of Italy Wildwood, the event will feature two days of food, entertainment, and cultural celebrations. The festival will be held at Fox Park, located on Ocean...
Discover Americano Bayonne: The Italian Eatery Everyone’s Talking About
Bayonne has a new culinary star on the rise, and it’s serving up a taste of Italy that’s getting everyone talking. Americano, a charming new eatery on Broadway, serves authentic Italian flavors that will leave you craving more. We’re talking handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and a lot of heart. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this place so...
The Giro d’Italia at the Italian Embassy in Washington with Paolo Bettini and Elisa Longo Borghini
As part of the initiatives of the Embassy of Italy in Washington for the first-ever Italian Sports Day in the World, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, Ambassador Mariangela Zappia hosted the event “The Giro d’Italia and the endless discovery of Italy” at the Embassy today. This initiative follows th...
Coccia Foundation is excited to bring our annual Italian Heritage Contest to you once again!
Coccia Foundation is honoring extraordinary Italians and Italian Americans as we recognize and celebrate Italian Heritage Month! All students in grades 5-8 are encouraged to participate in our annual video contest, identifying the achievement and impact of any one Italian or Italian American, male or female, who has had a rich influence, nationally...
NIAF is proud to announce Carlo Messina as one of our 49th Anniversary Gala Honorees!
Carlo Messina is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Intesa Sanpaolo, a role he has held since 2013. A distinguished figure in the banking industry, Messina began his career at Banca Nazionale del Lavoro and has since climbed the ranks through various leadership roles across Italy’s top financial institutions. In addition to his pr...
Tourism and Economic Development, Puglia at the Italian Festival in Hoboken, USA
The American dream and the inseparable bond with the motherland are at the heart of the celebrations held every year in September on the outskirts of New York City, and 2024 has been an unforgettable event for Italian Americans who dream of traveling to Italy. It is a phenomenon that goes by the name of Roots Tourism, and the traditional Italian Fe...
Italian Embassy in the USA promotes Italian sports day
Within the framework of the first Day of Italian Sport in the World promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Embassy of Italy in Washington and the network of Italian Consulates in the United States will launch a series of initiatives throughout the United States with the aim of promoting Italian sport and its...
Italian Festival Set To Take Place In Englishtown
The Italian Festival is coming to Englishtown. From Sept. 13—Sept. 15, the Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host their festival at Sanford Park. Featuring over 10 major rides by Majestic Midways, the festival will have games, food, crafters, and more for people to enjoy with free parking and admission. Purchases made at the fest...
Hungry? Fuhgeddaboudit! These Are Hoboken’s Best Italian Bakeries, Delis and Restaurants
Known as New Jersey’s Little Italy, Hoboken has long had a vibrant Italian-American community. It’s also celebrated as the birthplace of famous singer and actor Frank Sinatra, who was born there to Italian-American immigrants. The legacy from the Italians who first settled in Hoboken in the 1880s can still be found throughout the Mile Square City,...
'We can see the ties:' Delegation from Felitto, Italy to recognize sister city bond with Old Forge, PA
Antonio Sabetta, council president of Felitto, Italy, is fascinated by the community those who left Felitto for the U.S. have built in Old Forge. “Today we’re here to honor ancestors and to formalize the tie that our communities have,” he said in Italian in the council chambers of Old Forge’s borough building. His niece, Francesca Sabetta, translat...
Discover Tuscan Delights at Farinolio in Summit, NJ
It’s more than a café, it’s more than a bakery. And for folks who love Italian delicacies, a taste of Tuscany awaits them at Farinolio, a new eatery opening on Wednesday in Summit at 12 Bank Street. “Farinolio is more than just a café bakery,” owner Francesco Colbertaldo said. “It’s an idea, it’s a concept — it’s a way to welcome people to my cult...