Sons of Italy to boycott Latham hotel over mafia party
A national organization of Italian-Americans says it will boycott a Latham hotel over its Mafia-themed New Year's Eve Party. The Sons of Italy tried repeatedly to get the Holiday Inn Express to change the theme to something that was not insulting to Italian-Americans, said Lou Gallo, state chairman for the organization's Commission for Soc...
St. Anthony's Italian Feast returning to Church of the Assumption in Roselle Park
Summer has arrived in Roselle Park, when the Church of the Assumption's annual St. Anthony Italian Family Feast returns for its 15th year. Once again it will be four days of faith, fun, family and friends, packed full of delicious homemade cooking, an Italian-style café, food venders, a beer and wine garden, non-stop entertainment and music (more p...
Stylebook snapshot: Gina Mazzotta Millinery grows its business with Downtown studio
By Sara Bauknecht Gina Mazzotta doesn't give much mind to those who say Pittsburgh comes up short when it comes to having a sense of style. In just shy of three years, she's turned her interest in millinery into a full-fledged business based here. "There's definitely that style in Pittsburgh, and it's growing," she says. "There is a...
South Philly’s Triangle Tavern is an unexpected spot for Italian vegan fare
The legend of South Philly's Triangle Tavern at 10th & Reed looms large. Images of Dusty Gale taking out his teeth to sing Italian songs or his drummer Tony Dell unbuttoning his short-sleeved shirt, sliding a headband over his ultra-black toupee and strumming a washboard guitar while screaming "Born in the USA" at the top of his lungs...
Sons of Italy hosts Beefsteak Dinner with special guest Uncle Floyd
By Frank Cahill Sons of Italy 2561 held a Beefsteak Dinner on Friday, November 6. The event was held at Bloomingdale Fire House and included Beefsteak, roasted potatoes, salad, pasta, assorted desserts, coffee and tea. The room was packed with members of the Sons of Italy and guests. After the Beefsteak dinner, Uncle Floyd perform...
Grotto gets greater
By Scott Cronick More than four years have passed since the Golden Nugget's transformation in Atlantic City and a slew of Landry's-owned restaurants, including Grotto, debuted here. And while the other Nugget restaurants — Chart House, Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse, Lillie's Asian Cuisine and Michael Patrick's Brasserie — all impress...
Sierchio holds kick-off reception
Morris County Sheriff Candidate John Sierchio held a kick-off reception on Monday, April 4. The event attended by over 300 supporters was held at Zeris Inn, Mountain Lakes. Attending and supporting Sierchio was Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Council President Lou Valori, Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., cur...
Scotch Plains-Fanwood UNICO to Host Comedy Show & Dinner on May 29
On Sunday, May 29, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO will be hosting a dinner and comedy show starring Vic Dibitetto. Vic is one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the country, has a huge following on FaceBook, and was recently featured in Kevin James' movie Mall Cop: Blart 2. The event will be held at the Scotch Plains Ita...
Genova per noi: a Washington DC omaggio alla città italiana tra musica, poesia e storia
"Genova per noi. Musica, Poesia, Storia e Territorio" è il titolo dell'evento che è stato ospitato ieri presso il Friendship Heights Village Center di Chevy Chase, nei pressi di Washington DC. Organizzato dall'Istituto Italiano di Cultura in collaborazione con la Società Italiana di Cultura di Washington DC, l'evento ha visto l'esibizione del...
UNICO to hold Columbus Day ceremony Monday at Sparta park
The Sparta chapter of UNICO National will hold its annual Columbus Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Dykstra Park. The ceremony at the Christopher Columbus Monument will include raising the American, New Jersey and Italian flags. The Sparta chapter was founded in 1998, but the national group dates from 1922 as an outgrowth of anti-...
Award-Winning Mother Daughter Duo
Honorary Vice Consul for Italy in Trenton, Dr. Gilda Rorro and her daughter Dr. Mary C. Rorro, recently received back to back awards. Dr. Gilda Rorro was the recipient of a well deserved and impressive "Lifetime Achievement Award" given by Mayor Kelly Yaede, at the Stone Terrace in Hamilton for her dedicated service to the community and tireless ef...
Sea Isle City celebrates Italian heritage Oct. 12
The city's 23rd annual Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12. Both events will celebrate Sea Isle's Italian heritage. They are sponsored by Mayor Leonard Desiderio and his family. The Columbus Day Parade will begin at 2 p.m. in front of the Sea Isle City Italian American Club on JFK Boulevard (adjac...