Mutual Aid Societies: The Major Cultural Role of Italy’s “Small Embassies”
Mutual Aid Societies played a key role in the social and economic history of the United States. During the great waves of migration in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, they served as a social lifeline, often the only response to the basic needs of survival and inclusion for newcomers struggling to find their footing in a linguistic, social,...
‘Iron Hand’ Tonti
Although little-known today, Enrico de Tonti carried the rich heritage of Italy into the annals of European explorers. His Italian roots of resilience and tenacity — traits forged in a region long ruled by foreign empires — were keys to his survival in the wilderness of 17th-century North America. Tonti was born around 1649 in a coastal town near N...
“Andiamo” Mini-Documentary Showcases Italian American Baseball Foundation’s Mission to Grow Baseball In Italy; Will Debut on Ciao Usa Tv
The Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF) is proud to announce the release of “Andiamo”, a powerful new mini-documentary chronicling its mission to grow baseball across Italy. It will debut on CIAO USA TV on Saturday, September 6. Through its non-profit efforts, IABF recently spearheaded a series of youth development camps, hosting four clini...
New film follows one Italian American hero 9/11 family - whose 3 sons are following in their slain NYPD detective dad’s footsteps
This 9/11 hero’s legacy is larger than the big screen. The sons of an NYPD detective who was killed when he courageously charged into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 are following in their father’s large footsteps — and a new movie documents their call to serve. Opening in select theatres on Friday, “Twin Towers: Legacy” follows the story...
Moto Morini U.S. sales surge 82% as 2026 models hit showrooms
Moto Morini is accelerating its U.S. momentum, with year-to-date retail sales up 82%, driven by an expanding dealer network and the introduction of new 2026 models. Leading the charge is the redesigned X-Cape 700 adventure bike and the new Calibro 700 Bagger, which has quickly become a top seller. The brand will keep the pipeline moving with the up...
Rocky Marciano Legacy: Remembering Sylvester Stallone’s Inspiration Behind ‘Rocky’ Franchise on Death Anniversary
August 31, 1969—a date etched in boxing history as the day the sport lost one of its brightest gems. Just a day shy of his 46th birthday, Rocky Marciano perished in a tragic plane crash. He was a passenger aboard a small Cessna 172 traveling from Chicago to Des Moines, Iowa. Shortly after a refueling stop, the aircraft—piloted by an inexperienced f...
Little Studio Films Announces ‘L’America’
Little Studio Films announced its upcoming production, L’America, an epic feature film adapted from the acclaimed novel by Joe Orazi, co-written with AJ Ferrara, and directed by filmmaker Sergio Navarretta. Currently in development, and in the midst of securing global distribution partners, L’America brings to life the struggles, sacrifices, and re...
U.S. Air Force pilots set for training in Italy
For the first time in history, the United States Air Force has selected a NATO partner nation to provide pilot training. On August 22, the Italian Air Force and the U.S. Air Force signed an agreement that will bring American pilot trainees to the International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Decimomannu, Sardinia. The “Concept of Operations (CONOP...
How to watch Serie A: Live streams, TV channels, start times and key fixtures for 2025/26 season
Highly anticipated Italian top-tier football, Serie A, is back for its 124th edition, bringing another exciting and appetizing campaign for fans. Italy's premier football league has provides some of the most thrilling and dramatic football entertainment for the next few months. A league that showcases the emerging talents, world-class strikers, an...
‘Rocky’ Found: Anthony Ippolito to Play Sylvester Stallone in Amazon MGM’s Movie Behind Making of Boxing Classic
Anthony Ippolito, who portrayed Al Pacino in the Paramount limited series The Offer, is now tackling another famous Italian American actor. Ippolito has nabbed the starring role in I Play Rocky, the story of the making of boxing classic Rocky being made by Amazon MGM. Peter Farrelly, the comedy helmer who won an Oscar for directing The Green Book,...
Italy postal service suspends shipment of packages to US amid tariff confusion
Italy's national postal service has temporarily suspended the sending of packages to the United States ahead of new tariffs on the import of goods worth less than $800. The move by Poste Italiane coincides with similar measures by other national postal services in Europe, including in France, Germany, Spain and the UK, amid confusion over new impor...
‘Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe’ Acquired For WW Theatrical Distribution; Release Date, First Clip Revealed
Trafalgar Releasing has acquired worldwide theatrical rights from Lionsgate to distribute doc Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe to theaters from September 21, 2025. The film will launch on that date in the U.S. and a host of international markets. Blending archival footage and interviews with fly-on-the-wall moments, the film traces the journey of...