Columbus Monument Under Landmark Status Scrutiny
A public forum in White Plains on the potential landmark status of a Christopher Columbus statue sparked controversy over whether or not Columbus is a figure worth celebrating. The forum, held by the Historic Preservation Committee in the Common Council Chambers on July 9, gave citizens of White Plains the chance to voice their approval or disappro...
Thurs, 8/17: A Secret Story
The Italian American Museum cordially invites you to attend a screening of "Italian American Internment: A Secret Story" (2000, 50 min.). A Discussion and Q&A led by Museum Founder and President Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa will follow the screening. Thursday, August 17th, 6:30 PM - 155 Mulberry Street (Corner of Grand and Mulberry Streets) New York, NY 10...
Italian Fest returns to Fredonia
The smell of grilled peppers and onions carried through Barker Commons Park as music could be heard being gently played Saturday. Italian Festival was back for its second year. The Italian Festival started last year as a way for people in the Fredonia community to celebrate their Italian heritage. Church street was lined with vendors. Local restau...
Neapolitan Multiplatinum Recording Artist Patrizio Buanne Returns to the Highline Ballroom
Sunday, September 17th @ 8pm – 11pm. Doors open @ 6pm. Highland Ballroom - 431 West 16th Street - New York, NY 10011. Tickets: $35.00 – $55.00 - Available at Ticketweb Known for his powerful voice as well as his engaging and spectacular performance, the young Neapolitan crooner, Patrizio Buanne, has developed legions of fans across the globe and ha...
AIHM Photo Exhibition - Reception August 16th 7-8:30 pm.
During August/September, the American Italian Heritage Museum will share the photo journal, “Reflections by Lucia Sirco” with visitors in its Special Exhibit Room. Ms. Sirco’s photo journal captures the people, food and hidden places of the “Queen of the Adriatic” - Venice. She has visited many places in Italy but Venice’s quaint neighborhoods, bre...
Exclusive Screening of Pane Amaro/Bitter Bread followed by a Q&A with Directors Gianfranco Norelli and Suma Kurien
August 12, 2017 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Mulberry Street Public Library - 10 Jersey St - New York, NY 10012. Join VMF & IAWA for an Exclusive Screening: Pane Amaro/Bitter Bread. Followed by a Q&A with Directors Gianfranco Norelli and Suma Kurien The Vito Marcantonio Forum (VMF) will present PANE AMARO/BITTER BREAD, which has been called the first compr...
Mio Posto flourishes in new Albany space
Indulge me while I get a little starry-eyed over the recent arrival of Mio Posto in downtown Albany after its displacement from Saratoga Springs by fire. Who am I to ask the gods what transpired for the former Lark & Lily to become available as Mio Posto's new home? Did Sylvia Meder Lilly wake up one morning and decide it was time to pass the baton...
Bensonhurst gears up for 42nd Annual Feast of Santa Rosalia
The spirit of Sicily will be coming to southwest Brooklyn once again, as Bensonhurst gears up for the 42nd Annual Feast of Santa Rosalia. The feast, known by locals as the 18th Avenue Festival, will span 18th Avenue (aka Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard) from 65th Street to 75th Street from Thursday, August 17 through Sunday, August 27. “It’s a traditi...
Little Italy Festival
If you can't afford to walk the streets of Rome, Florence, or Milan, you might be able to find what you're looking for in Rochester this weekend at the Fourth Annual Little Italy Festival: two days of Italian food, music, and entertainment. The festival begins Saturday, August 12, and will feature the musical talents of Rome native Marco Amadio, Si...
Sons of Italy plans festival
The 40th annual Sons of Italy Lodge 2397 Summer Italian Festival Friday and Saturday will feature the usual food, beverages, games and music. There also will be something old that will be new this year. Lodge members have planned a Mass in Italian at 4 p.m. Friday at St. Francis Church on Exchange Street. The Rev. William Laird of Macedon will say...
DeMonte's Salumeria & Pork Store opens in West Brighton
By about 7 a.m. on Monday, Anthony De Monte put finishing touches on the display cases at De Monte's Salumeria & Pork Store in West Brighton. Finally, his family's Italian specialty shop is ready for business on its official opening day. "The response has been great. The whole community has been so welcoming," said DeMonte, pleased with the warm gr...
Southtown staple Mulberry expanding north
Mulberry Italian Restaurant is a staple of the southtowns, and they’ve been approached before to expand in Western New York, Toronto, even as far as Ohio. But a decision has been made, and it’s good news for lovers of Italian cuisine — it’s much closer than the Buckeye State. Mulberry will be opening a new location in the northtowns, at the former...