US Navy commissions destroyer named after World War II hero
The United States Navy commissioned a new destroyer over the weekend in New York City and it was named after legendary World War II hero United States Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone. Appropriately, the ship was commissioned on the weekend of the 249th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps and two days before Veterans Day. Basilone i...
The “Planeterranean Diet”: international research project on adapting the Mediterranean Diet for Italian communities abroad kicks off in New York
As part of the 9th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, a groundbreaking research project aimed at studying the adaptation of the Mediterranean Diet in Italian communities abroad began today, starting in the US. The project, called “Dieta Planeterranea,” was held at the Institute of Italian Culture in NY directed by Prof. Fabio Finotti in collabor...
Comedian Eric D’Alessandro brings his hilarious act to the St. George Theatre: How to get tix
Comedian Eric D’Alessandro, originally from Staten Island, is coming to the St. George Theatre on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. D’Alessandro’s unique and hilarious brand of comedy, deeply rooted in his Italian-American background, promises to once again delight fans from Staten Island and beyond and tickets ar...
Gourmet Italian Market Celebrates Grand Opening In Bayport
A new gourmet market and eatery opened today in Bayport (NY) on Middle Road where Zucchini Natural Market was until it closed in August. La Pizzetta Gourmet Market celebrated its grand opening specials until 8 p.m., including free coffee for veterans. The Italian market is the newest foray for the Mondis, an Eastport family with deep roots in Long...
The Italian American Baseball Foundation has been inducted as an organization into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame
It’s our distinct honor to have been inducted as an organization into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. This honor is a testament to the work and growth of our board, who has remained laser focused on our mission of growing baseball in Italy and honoring Italian Americans domestically. It was a special touch to be inducted with Yogi Berra,...
Venice and America: the landscape of the republics - Symposium
Tuesday November 12 2024, 6 PM to 8 PM (Local time). IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. Join us for an insightful conference exploring the enduring ties between the USA and Italy through the architectural legacy and landscape traditions of the Veneto Villas. Starting from their Palladian inception, these estates not only influenced American architectural...
In New York, 2024 Long Island Ambassador Awards of the Italian American Museum
It will be the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury (8325 Jericho Tpke, Long Island, NY) that will host the 2024 Long Island Ambassador Awards sponsored by the Italian American Museum on Nov. 17, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The meeting each year honors those among the leaders of Italian American associations and organizations who have distinguished the...
Bauli Expands into the U.S. with First Ever Kiosk in New York City
Bauli, the Italian bakery brand known for its iconic Christmas products, announced its expansion into the US with a takeover of the Kiosk at Eataly Flatiron, NY. This new kiosk, open from November 9th to the end of December, will offer a delightful array of Bauli’s traditional holiday treats, bringing the authentic taste of Italian Christmas to Ame...
Matto Espresso Offers Little Tastes of Italy all around New York City
Walking into any of the 38 Matto Espresso locations in NYC feels like stepping into a vibrant corner of Italy, filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and just-baked pastries. Founded by Mosche and Jennifer Maman and Shlomi Levi, Matto was inspired by their extensive experience in the restaurant industry and frequent travels across Europe, p...
Magazzino Italian Art enters new chapter
Just a 40-minute drive or three Metro-North stops from Poughkeepsie, sits the only American museum dedicated to post-war and contemporary Italian art. Magazzino Italian Art in Cold Spring, a nonprofit museum and research center, serves to celebrate Italian artists and display their creative practices, from Arte Povera to the present. Just over a mo...
Johnny's Italian Restaurant, a mainstay of downtown Schenectady - Local Fare
What makes a downtown vibrant? Johnny’s restaurant is part of an “ecosystem around entertaining,” according to Philip Morris, CEO of Proctors, the performing arts center in downtown Schenectady. “Having mutually beneficial things for guests and people who come to the theater to do is vital,” Morris said. The Italian restaurant on State Street in do...
Best Places to Get Pasta in the Hudson Valley
5 places to get great pasta in the Hudson Valley. National Pasta Day according to National Day Calendar celebrates all things pasta annually on Oct. 17. October also happens to be National Pasta Month. This got us thinking about what the best spots are in the Hudson Valley to get a good pasta dinner. Off the top of my head, some places that I have...