Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA): a new brand identity to reflect our rich heritage and modern vision
The National Office of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA), the oldest and largest organization representing Italian Americans throughout the US, is proud to announce a refreshed brand identity. This update marks a significant moment in the OSDIA's nearly 120-year history. It reflects the organization's ongoing evolution while stayin...
Dave Righetti Named IABF Achievement Honoree
Yankees legend Dave Righetti has been named the 2024 Italian American Baseball Foundation Achievement Award honoree. He will be recognized at the annual IABF Gala on December 5 at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx. Tickets are on sale now! Righetti pitched for the Yankees from 1979-1990 and later with the Giants, Athletics, Blue Jays, and White Sox. He w...
Italian PDO, PGI cheese exports to the USA continue to rise
In 2023, exports of Italian PDO and PGI cheeses to the US exceeded 30,000 tonnes, marking a 3% increase from the previous year. Sales of these geographically certified dairy products posted an average value growth of 7%, reaching a turnover of €390 million. The first quarter of 2024 has seen double-digit growth in sales of Grana Padano PDO, Parmigi...
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Two Scoops of Italy’ on the Hallmark Channel, About An American Girl, An Italian Guy, And The Gelato That Brings Them Together
Two Scoops of Italy is part of the Hallmark Channel’s “Passport to Love” movie series of romances shot on location in Europe. This installment is about an American chef seeking professional inspiration in Italy, but she ends up falling for a local gelato-maker while she’s there. The film features beautiful scenery, delicious-looking food, and a win...
“What Once Was Promised” by Louis Trubiano is released, a work of historical fiction that follows the trials and triumphs of an Italian immigrant family in 20th century Boston
“What Once Was Promised” by Louis Trubiano has been released worldwide. This 257-page novel tells the story of a multigenerational Italian family as they navigate the turmoil and quickly changing landscape of Boston, Massachusetts. Following three young Italian immigrants and one American-born Italian, the novel traces their diverging paths from se...
Milan is going strong in North America: Rossoneri fanbase up 50%
If on the field the sporting results that fans desired have been lacking, off the field Milan has expanded its horizons in the last season. The Rossoneri club has done so especially in North America as reported by a study conducted by Men in Blazers, the largest independent media company in North America, and YouGov, an authoritative international...
"It's always a pleasure representing them" - Jonathan Di Bella proud to honor Italy in all his fights
Jonathan Di Bella looks to reclaim the vacant ONE strawweight kickboxing world championship when he returns on June 28. The champion has produced some great performances under the ONE Championship banner and as a result, he feels the love from his fans. When Di Bella steps inside the Circle, he chooses to represent both his Italian and Canadian bac...
IAP 326: And so, our new chapter begins in Little Italy
Join us in our latest episode as we celebrate the Italian American community and culture from our new Red Sauce Studio in Little Italy, Manhattan. We continue to look towards the future and are excited to see what new adventures we will have with our brand new studio. In this episode we give thanks to those who have helped us get to where we are to...
When Italians in America were “Enemy Aliens”
At 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, the Italian American Veterans Museum will present a revealing documentary about the treatment of Italian citizens living in the United States during World War II. During the war, the U.S government restricted the actions and freedoms of 600,000 Italian residents of the United States. All were declared “Enemy Alie...
"When We Were Bandini". Humor and Satire in John Fante's American Dream - by Emanuele Pettener
John Fante's work has consistently delved into profound themes, including the elusive American Dream, the delicate psychology of immigrants, and the intricate dynamics of Italian American families. This study reveals the ingenious manner in which Fante employs humor and satire as powerful rhetorical devices to breathe life into his Italian, Italian...
‘Sopranos’ Cast Reunites at Tribeca Festival for ‘Wise Guy’ Doc as Michael Imperioli Says ‘The Show Was Way Better Than I Remembered’
The cast and creatives behind “The Sopranos” reunited at Tribeca Festival Thursday night in celebration of the series’ 25th anniversary. They gathered for the premiere of Alex Gibney’s HBO documentary, “Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos,” which played to a packed audience at the Beacon Theatre on the Upper West Side of Manhattan Thursday night...
Caitlin Clark Could Play For A Different Country At The Olympics
Caitlin Clark was snubbed by the 2024 United States women's basketball team roster for the Summer Olympics in Paris, France. But what if Clark chose to play for a different country instead? While that's not going to happen, it's actually a possibility. Clark's mom is Italian. "I think we can all agree that it would be at least a little funny if Ca...