In Frank Stella’s Constellation of Stars, a Perpetual Evolution
For Carl Jung, a name was not just a name. In his 1960 book “Synchronicity,” the Swiss psychiatrist proposed that what you’re called may have a determining effect on your whole life, structuring your behaviors and your outlook in ways that resemble a secret compulsion. Someone called Herr Gross (“Mr. Tall,” in German) probably “suffers from delusio...
Italics: The Italian American Committee on Education (IACE)
This month on Italics Dean Anthony Tamburri speaks with Berardo Paradiso and Ilaria Costa, president and executive director, respectively, of the Italian American Committee on Education (IACE). IACE is a New York-based nonprofit organization founded in 1975 by Angelo Gimondo to promote the study of the Italian language and culture within the tri-st...
Bridgeport's Bishop Caggiano named next Legatus head chaplain
Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport has been named the next chaplain of Legatus International, a Catholic business leaders’ association with over 100 chapters in the U.S. and Canada. “Legatus is blessed to have Bishop Caggiano as International Chaplain, empowering our chapters and members with Christian ethics and values as they navigate the missio...
East Haven’s Evelyn Rossetti-Ryan of ACES Earns Excellence in Advocacy Award from Quinnipiac Chamber
Growing up in New Haven, Evelyn Rossetti-Ryan was always interested in the many aspects of education and communication. She loved poetry, learning new languages, connecting with people, and raising awareness for various causes. “From the time I was a young child, I knew I wanted to be involved in education,” says Evelyn, who now lives in East Haven...
Legislators introduce bill to make pizza the official food of Connecticut
For fans of New Haven-style apizza, the perfectly-charred delicacy is as "Connecticut" as apple pie is American. The love for apizza in Connecticut is so grand that two New Haven legislators are looking at adopting pizza as the official food of the state. Proposed House Bill 5656 - drafted by Rep. Patricia Dillon, 92nd District and Sen. Gary Winfie...
Shocked owners of family-owned Italian restaurant get call from Barstool Fund's Dave Portnoy
A Connecticut restaurant owner and her daughter were shocked and relieved to have been delivered a "godsend" from "The Barstool Fund", in the form of a one-year commitment to their business, they excitedly told "Fox & Friends" Tuesday. Jacqueline Kelsey, owner of "La Vita" restaurant, told co-host Brian Kilmeade that she rushed to get her daughter...
Melrose adds Indigenous Peoples Day, removes Columbus Day from the calendar
Check your calendar. Melrose won't be celebrating Columbus Day in October. The city of Melrose will now officially recognize the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples Day, instead of Columbus Day. The School Committee voted to eliminate the controversial holiday from the district's calendar at a virtual meeting on Jan. 26. “We did it!,” He...
"It isn't a selfish thing": 96-year-old WWII Veteran gets vaccinated for COVID-19
A chilly morning in Maine is no match for 96-year-old Carmine Pecorelli's spunk. "It's just another day," he said as he used an old brush to sweep the snow from his car. But this day he is on a mission--one that pales in comparison to those he completed in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Carmine served in the Army, Navy, and Air F...
NFA changes Columbus Day to Indigenous People Day
The newly approved 2021-22 Norwich Free Academy calendar will change the second Monday in October from Columbus Day to Indigenous People Day. The board of trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the calendar with the change, with board Chairman DeVol Joyner thanking Head of School Brian Kelly for the proposed change. The Norwich Board of Educ...
Italo Tamborino 1930 - 2021
Italo "Tom" Tamborino, age 90, a longtime Stamford resident, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2021. Tom was born in Stamford, CT on July 30, 1930 to the late Frank and Philomena Tamborino. Tom was a Corporal in the United States Army and received many accolades and medals including a Korea Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars. He served...
Revered Shrewsbury Italian Deli Seeking Worcester Location
One of the region's most popular Italian restaurants is trying to move to Worcester. Shrewsbury's Napoli Italian Deli and Catering, located just across Lake Quinsigamond, is finalizing plans to move into a former dry cleaning business at 298 Plantation St. The owners have an upcoming hearing in Worcester to approve the new location. "For those of y...
This is the first Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport in the USA
Someone in Greenwich, Connecticut, is grinning from ear to ear. Bugatti has begun the first worldwide deliveries of Chiron Pur Sport, a sportier rendition of the standard Chiron with a fixed rear wing, magnesium wheels, and a 217 mph top speed. Bugatti handed over the car to the brand’s official partner, Bugatti Greenwich, in West Putnam Avenue, Co...