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John Aprea, who played young Tessio in "The Godfather Part II" and John Stamos' father in "Full House", died on Aug. 5 at age 83, his manager Will Levine confirmed to CBS News. He died of natural causes in Los Angeles surrounded by his loved ones. Aprea was born in 1941 to Italian immigrants in Englewood, New Jersey. He moved to New York City in th...

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What happens when family expectations clash with personal desires? In our latest episode, we explore the powerful influence of family values and identity within Italian American communities. From the intense pressure to uphold family honor to the warmth and security provided by close family ties, we uncover stories that highlight both the joy and t...

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At the age of 18, most teens have just started to work their first jobs, and they're only a few weeks past their high school commencement. Forget about setting the world on fire. Chef Boyardee, on the other hand, was directing the catering to President Woodrow Wilson's second wedding when he came of age, according to The New York Times. This feat i...

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One of the most transformative baseball leaders, Riccardo Fraccari, has been selected as an Italian American Baseball Foundation Ambassador Award honoree in 2024. He will be recognized at that annual IABF Gala on December 5 at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx.Fraccari, an Italian native, began his career in sports leadership with the Italian Baseball So...

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After the conclusion of the Paris Olympics, Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic watched Team USA win yet another gold medal. However, the team had several aging stars, like Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James. This will create an opening for new players to compete for the best team in the Olympics, and in four years, Banchero might be on...

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Riunite, the historic Italian wine brand and global leader for Lambrusco, reinvests in the U.S. market with an updated label and new communications campaign, “On Ice…STILL Nice!” This summer, Riunite proudly debuts new labels that seamlessly blend classic and modern elements and reinforce its position as the world’s leading Lambrusco. Alongside the...

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Two bills that were advancing through the Massachusetts House and Senate, seeking to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day, are now all but dead-on-arrival thanks to a viral petition spearheaded by affiliates of the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO).  COPOMIAO President Basil M. Russo, along wit...

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The August Solidarity Session will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 8 PM EDT. Join with leaders of the Native American Guardian’s Association (“NAGA”) and representatives of Italian American organizations from around the country at the next monthly Zoom meeting to collaborate in opposing cancel culture. These successful monthly virtual sessio...

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Truth: Stories of Sicilian Women, the English translation of the original “Virità, femminile singolare-plurale” (Edizioni Kalòs, 2021), written by Sicilian writer Giusy Sciacca, translated by Maria Teresa Maenza and Anna Monardo and published by Edizioni Kalòs, is now available. From Sicily, the very heart of the Mediterranean Sea, where many immig...

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Our Public Image Committee is rolling out a new project to enhance OSDIA's social media presence and impact, and we need your help! The first component of this initiative is called "Italian at Heart." It is a comprehensive photo and story campaign, inspired by “Humans of New York,” in which different OSDIA members of all ages are artfully photograp...

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We are thrilled to feature Lauren Braun-Strumfels, the brilliant author of “Partners in Gatekeeping,” who shares her fascinating journey into Italian culture and immigration. Together, we uncover the allure and complexity of Italian culture, drawing parallels to Lauren’s personal experiences and discussing cultural obsessions that shape our lives....

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Made in Italy agricultural machinery is increasingly appreciated by US farmers. Istat data on Italian exports of technologies for agriculture in the first four months of the year indicate an increase in trade with the USA, which in the period considered exceeded the threshold of 320 million euros in value (+7.6% on the first quarter of 2023). Thank...

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