Ferrari orders the recall of more than 500 units of the Purosangue in the USA.
Ferrari has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the need to call 541 units of the Purosangue SUV to the workshops due to an electrical problem in the fuse box that may cause issues with the braking system. The recall now revealed by the company from Maranello applies to all units sold between 2023 and 2025 that we...
Luca Urlando: the American champion with Italian roots and a taste for pasta
Luca Urlando might swims for Team USA, but his heart beats with an Italian rhythm. The 22-year-old swimmer recently made waves on the world stage, claiming the gold medal in the 200-meter butterfly at the World Aquatics Championships. His victory wasn’t just a triumph for the United States—it also carried the legacy of his Italian heritage. Born an...
UNICO National Hosts Its Signature Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Honoring Italian American Excellence at Star-Studded Awards Gala
UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the United States, is bringing the spirit of Eccellenza Italiana to Fort Lauderdale this week as it kicks off its 102nd Annual Convention-a vibrant celebration of culture, service, and leadership. The highly anticipated highlight: the Italian American Awards Gala this Saturday, Au...
The Popularity Of Alfa Romeo In the USA
Alfa Romeo, the iconic Italian car manufacturer known for its unique blend of performance, style, and heritage, has gradually carved out a loyal following in the United States. While it might not enjoy the same widespread recognition as some domestic or Japanese brands, its reputation among automotive enthusiasts continues to grow. The increasing n...
America: The Roman Connection
During the American Revolutionary War in the awful winter of 1777-79 at Valley Forge, General George Washington defied the wishes of Congress by ordering Joseph Addison’s play, Cato: A Tragedy, performed for his bedraggled troops. Fearing that its sad conclusion would demoralize the men (Cato took his own life rather than submit to rule by Julius C...
Exploring Italy’s regional flavors through Marcella Hazan’s kitchen
The first time Marcella Hazan cooked a full Italian meal, she did it in Forest Hills, Queens. Hazan moved to New York with Victor, her Italian-born American husband, in 1955. She knew no English, but she taught herself the language by watching TV—especially Brooklyn Dodgers games—in their Queens apartment. It’s also where she taught herself to cook...
Italy and U.S. expand joint training and security cooperation
Joint training programs and technology exchange in counterterrorism—especially at the Innovation Center in Alabama—are among the key outcomes of Italian Police Chief Vittorio Pisani’s recent visit to the United States. The trip also laid the groundwork for enhanced cooperation on cyber security and other cross-border threats. One highlight of the a...
Basil Russo Appeals Directly to Italian Officials on Dual Citizenship
Basil Russo, serving in his capacity as leader of the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations, recently submitted a formal letter and resolution to the Italian government — materials he first introduced at COPOMIAO's Annual Meeting in New York City in June. The resolution voiced the unanimous opposition of the Italian Ameri...
Translating Identity: Steve Riggio on Sicily, Storytelling, & Il Beati Paoli | IAP 377
Join us as we welcome the esteemed Steve Riggio, former CEO of Barnes & Noble, whose journey into Italian literature unfolds in our latest episode, recorded in the heart of Little Italy at Red Sauce Studio. Drawing on his deep Sicilian roots, Steve shares his passion for translating Italian classics, offering a rare window into the overlooked narra...
Chuck Mangione, Italian American smooth jazz icon and flugelhorn legend, dies at 84
Chuck Mangione, the Italian American Grammy-winning flugelhornist and trumpeter whose unmistakable sound helped bridge jazz and pop in the 1970s and beyond, died July 22 at the age of 84 in his hometown of Rochester, New York. Best known for his 1978 crossover hit “Feels So Good,” Mangione leaves behind a legacy that reshaped how jazz could live in...
NIAF mourns Italian American Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) mourns the passing of wrestling icon Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea, who died at age 71 at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Born Terry Gene Bollea to Pietro "Peter" Bollea and Ruth Moody, Hogan proudly carried forward his Italian heritage through his paternal grandfather, also named Pietro, who immigrated...
Rep. Andrew Garbarino selected as new chair of House Homeland Security Committee
Italian American U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino has been selected as the next chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. The Long Island Republican’s ascension to the post comes after the former chairman, former Rep. Mark Green, of Tennessee, resigned from Congress suddenly over the weekend. “I am honored to have earned the trust and confidence...