University of Naples Federico II Celebrates 800 Years with International Program in New York
As part of the celebrations for the 800th anniversary of its founding, the University of Naples Federico II launches a new internationalization program, starting from New York, the capital of finance and innovation, where the university has a branch. On October 22 and 23, at the Tata Center, on Roosevelt Island, NYC, the Federico II University will...
University of Napoli Federico II Opens to the Italian American Community at Cornell Tech
In celebration of its 800th anniversary, the University of Napoli Federico II is organizing a two-day event, on October 22-23, 2024, showcasing excellence in research and innovation both for the academic and business Italian American communities at the Data Center of the Cornell Tech Campus, on Roosevelt Island. “We want to introduce the University...
La Scuola d'Italia New York receives $20,000 donation from Joseph Ficalora
We are thrilled to announce that our school has received a generous donation of $20,000 from Joseph Ficalora, former President of New York Community Bancorp. In recognition of this incredible support, we are proud to name our new TECH LAB in his honor.A huge thank you to Toni Di Piazza and Fucsia Nissoli Fitzgerald for their unwavering support and...
DaVinci Society at Wagner College will honor seven at the 19th annual scholarship dinner Sept. 26
If it’s September, it’s time for the 19th Annual Wagner College DaVinci Society scholarship dinner. The event, set for Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. in Nicotra’s Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn, will feature musical entertainment along with the presentation of awards to seven honorees. In addition, a special introduction and welcome to Wagner Coll...
Italian Language Amazes Harlem: "Sempreverde" Unique Bilingual Go-Green Musical Opens at the Young Diplomat Magnet School P.S. 242 staged by the students
Award-winning artist and educator Simona Rodano aka The Italian Fairy, founder of Incanto Productions based in NYC specialized in multilingual and multicultural services for schools in the USA, was thrilled when Principal Ms. Dejardin and Vice-Principal Ms. Ellman at P.S. 242, proposed an exciting in-residency program to further enhance the dual la...
Fundraiser to benefit Father Capodanno Catholic Academy set for June 24 at Flagship Brewery
Longtime Staten Island entertainer Al Lambert, with the Janice Friedman Quartet, will perform at the Flagship Brewery in Tompkinsville (Staten Island, NY) on Monday evening June 24. Proceeds, in part, will benefit the Father Capodanno Catholic Academy to provide scholarships for a new student or to keep a present student in the school. Janice Frie...
Senator Palumbo Recognizes 2024 Italian American Scholarship Award Recipient Timothy Manzello
Senator Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) proudly announced Timothy Manzello as the recipient of the 2024 James D. Conte Memorial Scholarship for Academic Achievement awarded by the New York Conference of Italian-American Legislators. A standout scholar, athlete, and community leader, Timothy's dedication to academic excellence, athletic prowess, a...
Enrico Fermi Educational Fund of Yonkers Announces Eight Scholarship Recipients
The Enrico Fermi Educational Fund of Yonkers proudly announces the (eight) Scholarship recipients awarded at our 61st Annual Scholarship Breakfast held on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Mulinos at Lake Isle in Eastchester NY. Carl E. Petrillo, Chairman, Yonkers Contracting Company, was the Keynote Speaker and James J. Veneruso, Esq., Managing Partner,...
The unstoppable Josephine Maietta lives the Italian American dream
Each year, through the prestigious Donna Distinta Award, we honor women of Italian descent to spotlight their contributions, from culture and industry to philanthropy and activism. The second 2024 Donna Distinta Award goes to Cav. Josephine Maietta. For the past seven years, Cav. Josephine Maietta has produced and hosted the radio talk show "Sabat...
UN: "Thank you, Mr. President" - UNIS students' tribute to Sergio Mattarella
"Thank you, Mr. President." A large billboard with blue lettering on a white background appeared outside the Glass Palace immediately after President Sergio Mattarella's speech during his visit to New York for a significant address at the United Nations General Assembly. Paying tribute to the President of the Italian Republic with a bold "THANK YOU...
Falcone and Borsellino honored in New York city
In the prestigious setting of the Italian School of New York Guglielmo Marconi, led by Michael Cascianelli, a special day was held for middle and high school students to commemorate two symbols in the fight against the mafia: Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, on the sad anniversary of the Capaci Massacre. Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino...
Marcello Di Russo Named CCNY Head Women's Basketball Coach
The City College of New York Interim Director of Athletics Steve Macias announced today that Marcello Di Russo has been named the head coach of the CCNY women's basketball program. "I'm deeply grateful and honored for the opportunity to continue my journey at The City College of New York as the new head coach of the women's basketball program," sai...