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di Marzio Bartoloni   È tutta made in Italy, usa la stampa 3D, e nei primi test sull'uomo funziona bene, tanto che la sua commercializzazione nel mercato italiano e in quello internazionale è prevista già per il 2017.    È la mano artificiale, tra le prime al mondo, frutto della ricerca d'avanguardia sulla robotica dell'Iit, l'Is...

May 7, 7 - 9.30 pm. Westchester Italian Cultural Center - One Generoso Pope Place , Tuckahoe , NY 10707 United States With the internationalization of the labor market, the number of young Italians abroad is growing exponentially. Above all, highly talented professionals, qualified persons, researchers and academics are leaving the count...

di Federica Seneghini   Lasciò l'Europa il 25 agosto 1906. Viaggiò in terza classe, come la maggior parte delle circa 1500 persone a bordo della nave. La traversata avrebbe dovuto durare sei giorni. Ci mise poco di più. E il 1° settembre, con appena due giorni di ritardo, arrivò a New York.   Con la valigia in mano e i piedi che ancor...

Italian Heritage and Cultural Festival. Sponsored by the Order Sons of Italy in America New York Commission for Social JusticeSaturday, June 27, 2015 - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Smithtown Historical Society Fairgrounds - 211 Middle Country Road (Route 25) - Smithtown, N.Y. 11787 Admission: $5. Children 12 and under free. Musical E...

Dear fellow Italians,Today, June 2nd, 2015 we celebrate the 69th anniversary of the Founding of the Italian Republic. This is also the first time that our new Head of State, Sergio Mattarella, celebrates this special day. We recognize, in particular, the core values at the base of our unity: freedom, democracy, equality, and peaceful coexistence be...

The name Sylvester Stallone has immediate connotations of explosive Hollywood blockbusters, testosterone-fuelled heroism and of course, muscles. Starring in films like Rocky, Rambo and The Expendables means the action star has made a career out of high-intensity cinematic moments.   However, this isn't the case when Stallone is off-duty. Awa...

by Jennifer Martin   The joy of writing this column is being able to present you the world of Italian wines in and around the Boston area. This month, I met with someone living out one of my dreams: owning and operating not only a wine shop, but an Italian wine shop. It doesn't get any better than that when you have a passion for Italian win...

The riotous and wacky Calamari Sisters return to Bristol Riverside Theatre on July 29-August 2 with The Calamari Sisters' Big Fat Italian Wedding starring Delphine Calamari and Carmela Calamari. Delightfully zany hilarity ensues as this time the larger-than-life Italian sisters prepare for a wedding.   Performances run Wednesday, July 29 at...

By Eric Czarnik   For people who are unable to roam to Rome this month, Sterling Heights will once again be home to an Italian extravaganza. Freedom Hill County Park will host the 2015 Festa Italiana from July 17-19. Festival co-chair Joe Ventimiglia said the event has been around for more than three decades, and for much of that time w...

by Mauro Battocchi   The Auxiliary's annual Antipasti Buffet will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the Museo Italo Americano located in Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. In conjunction with Expo Milano 2015, which showcases the finest of the world's food and culture, the Museo pairs with SLOW FOOD SAN FRANCISCO to bring you an eveni...

We are looking for the following FAMILY/FRIEND UNITS:FAMILY 1: ITALIAN AMERICAN WOMAN in her 30's with an Italian American OLDER MALE family member/friend 40's-50's & Italian American FEMALE RELATIVE/FRIEND 60+FAMILY 2: ITALIAN AMERICAN sisters/cousins/friends 30-50 years old FAMILY 3: ITALIAN AMERICAN MOM mid 40's-late 50's w/college aged SON...

by Elise Balzotti   In Italian, Casa Mia translates to "My Home," and for both Marblehead's chic and trendy and the local fishermen alike, home is where you'll be at once you enter this new Calabrese eatery. Twenty-five year old Raffaele Scalzi and his brother Luigi (Gino) Scalzi, opened the brand new restaurant on July 1, and have already b...