New York finally acknowledges Arturo Di Modica, the Italian sculptor behind the Charging Bull
After standing for 36 years at Bowling Green and becoming one of New York City’s most recognizable landmarks, the Charging Bull has at last received a plaque that officially credits its creator. The bronze statue weighs about 7,100 pounds, measures over 11 feet in height, and stretches 16 feet in length. Depicting a bull ready to charge, it represe...
Simone Fontecchio says the NBA is ‘work,’ but the national team is ‘fun’
Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio is one of multiple players on the Heat competing in EuroBasket, and he will represent his native country of Italy in the tournament. He put his job playing basketball in the NBA and his time playing for the Italian national team into an interesting perspective. Fontecchio indicated that he views NBA basketball a...
Italian Olive Oil Exports Surge, Trade Deficit Shrinks 84%
Italian olive oil is solidifying its reputation as a global benchmark for quality. Despite challenges from climate change and the sector’s natural production cycles, the industry has shown remarkable resilience, underpinned by rising value and strong export growth. The latest Ismea (Institute of Services for the Agricultural Food Market) report pai...
Preparations begin for La Festa Italiana in Scranton, PA
The Italian flag is flying and the excitement is building in the Electric City. La Festa Italiana is just days away. Banners, tents, chairs, and more. Crews have begun preparing for Scranton’s La Festa Italiana on Labor Day Weekend. This will mark the 49th year of the celebration. Volunteers could not be happier as the tradition of honoring the Ita...
Avola, the world capital of almonds
If Agrigento greets the first days of March each year with the Almond Blossom Festival – an event of worldwide resonance – Avola, a town in the Val di Noto in the province of Syracuse, holds its Sagra della Mandorla during the week of Ferragosto, mid-August. Unlike the international folk tradition in the Valley of the Temples, with dances, songs, a...
New York Giants release fan favorite quarterback Tommy DeVito while making roster cuts
Tommy DeVito’s time with the New York Giants may be over, after they released the fan favorite quarterback Tuesday as part of a series of moves to set their initial 53-man roster. Returning on the practice squad is a possibility, though DeVito could draw interest from teams around the NFL for a third-string role, given his experience. Now 27, he ha...
Italian study shoes that natural compounds show promise in supporting chemotherapy for glioblastoma
In a promising development for glioblastoma patients, Italian researchers at the CNR’s Institute of Translational Pharmacology (Cnr-Ift), in collaboration with the Artoi Foundation and with epidemiological support from Policlinico Gemelli, have conducted a pioneering investigation into the use of natural compounds alongside chemotherapy. This human...
Decoded: the secrets of garum, Ancient Rome’s most popular sauce
The ancient Romans loved food just as modern Italians do. We know this thanks to archaeology, as well as several of their recipes that reached us through the works of writers like Apicius. If there is an ingredient associated with their ancient cuisine, that is certainly garum, a pungent, fish-based sauce we can consider the ancient version of toda...
Best Italian Cities Wine Lovers Should Visit
Italy calls to travelers who understand that great wine tells the story of its land, people, and traditions. For those who appreciate the artistry behind both cooking and winemaking, certain Italian cities offer experiences that go far beyond typical tourist attractions. These wine destinations reveal how wine culture intertwines with local cuisine...
Cabrini shrine to host 2nd annual bus pilgrimage
The first Italian American pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini in Chicago was such a resounding success, the shrine is gearing up to replicate the experience on Sept. 21. Buses will once again pick up and drop off attendees at Casa Italia in Stone Park and the Old Neighborhood Italian American Club in Chicago, with Villa...
Ceremony in Pianosinatico (Tuscany) to Honor Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in WWII
Local residents, U.S. Army representatives, and civic leaders gathered Aug. 23 in this mountain village to unveil a monument honoring two American soldiers who died in the region during World War II. The event, organized by the Laltrolato del Caposaldo Association, commemorated Privates Robert Morasco and Charles Hunnicut of the 85th Infantry Regim...
St. Rocco’s gears up for 50th Italian Festival in Hulberton on Aug. 31
St. Rocco’s Italian Fest scheduled Aug. 31 is shaping up to be one for the record books. This will be the 50th anniversary of the event, which will not only feature the traditional Italian foods and famous bocce tournament, but will focus on the legacy of St. Rocco’s and the quarrymen who immigrated to Orleans County. “The Local Legacies Project wa...