From Rome to Hudson Yards: Casa Louie Merges Coastal Italian with NYC’s Favorite Flavors
The concept at Casa Louie (W37th St and 10th Ave) is “coastal Italian meets neighborhood in New York City.” The restaurant opened last week, with longtime restauranteurs Jonah Phillips and Marom Unger, owners of the popular sushi/ramen spot down the block, Suram, at the helm. Many will also know Jonah as managing partner of Friedman’s, which has a...
Explore Italian Architecture in New York City
A few weeks ago we explored Italian architecture across the globe, ended with a nod to Rosario Candela’s work in NYC, and hinted that there was more to discuss. On April 3, we pick up the conversation with a deeper dive into the wonderful examples of Italian architecture in NYC. RSVP here. Whether it is works inspired by the Italian Renaissance or...
Italian American Rick Pitino brings St. John’s legacy back to life
You dream big when Rick Pitino shows up to coach your team, when he plants that magical seed that grows into a forever moment you want to freeze-frame in your March Madness consciousness. He hasn’t just taken the torch from the late, great Looie Carnesecca, he has fanned the flame of greatness and raised it to the roof at the top of the Big East Co...
Syracuse's Columbus statue remains standing four years after mayor's call to take it down
It's been four years, five months and six days since Mayor Ben Walsh announced the intention to remove the Christopher Columbus statue downtown. He's now running out of time to get that done before he leaves office next January. Mayor Walsh said that he is committed to continuing following the process that began in October 2020, a process that has...
Italian American sounds good: The Patronato Acli and the Migrantes Foundation Explain the Surge in Italian Citizenship Requests
"Italian American Sounds Good: New Italians in the USA, the Value of Citizenship" was the theme of the event held today at the Italian American Museum in New York. The meeting was organized by the Migrantes Foundation and the Patronato ACLI USA to discuss the benefits of acquiring a passport not only for Italy but also for the European Uni...
Deli Delights: Broadway Sandwiches serves New York nostalgia alongside handheld Italian creations
Passersby might first notice the breezeway patio decorated with New York subway signs and scenes from movies like Rocky, The Godfather and Goodfellas. Step inside Broadway Sandwiches, and the tiled wall with a stunning black-and-white design immediately comes into view behind the counter. But it’s the sandwiches that really shine, with fresh breads...
“Taxi ”stars reunite to pay tribute to castmate Danny DeVito more than 40 years after show's end
The all-star cast of '70s sitcom Taxi found another reason to reunite Monday. Tony Danza, Marilu Henner, Judd Hirsch, Carol Kane, and Christopher Lloyd met up to watch their former costar Danny DeVito accept the Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theater at the Roundabout Theatre Company's gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. The show...
St. Joseph’s Day: 9 essentials to celebrate on Staten Island
Be you a Beppe, Pepe, Yossi, Vanya, Joanne or Joe, Wednesday, March 19, is dedicated to you. The day comes courtesy of the saint himself, filled with delicacies and lucky traditions, including wearing the color red. St. Joseph is the father of Jesus Christ. The date of March 19, by the way, is Father’s Day in Italy. He was the husband of the Blesse...
“Super Italian”: Giada De Laurentiis Redefines Italian Cooking
The Buttenweiser Hall is packed, humming with anticipation. And then, in strides Giada De Laurentiis—poised, practiced, a smile built for the spotlight. On stage, waiting to greet her, is Melissa Ben-Ishay, the mastermind behind Baked by Melissa. The occasion? A celebration of Super Italian, Giada’s latest cookbook. The 92nd Street Y is hosting, an...
Italian Opera’s Arrival in the U.S. Is Celebrated at Columbia
On a recent evening, Giuseppe Gibboni, a rising violin star from Italy, played a rare 1734 Antonio Stradivari violin for a sold-out crowd on the stage of the Italian Academy's theater, to mark the launch of an important bicentenary--the 200th anniversary of the arrival of Italian opera in the United States. The Italian Academy’s theater was fully p...
Morinello elected president of New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello was elected president of the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators for a two-year term, marking a significant achievement in his commitment to celebrating and preserving Italian heritage. The New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is a bipartisan organization dedicated to promoting...
Italian American Scholarship 2025 by the Italian-American State Legislators
Senator Andrew Lanza & The New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators are now accepting applications for scholarships to be awarded at the Annual Italian-American Day in Albany. There are academic and athletic scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each. Scholarships are available to eligible residents of the 24th Senate District who a...