Best Italian Ices in New York City
Also known as water ices, Italian ices are the perfect NYC snack when summer starts rolling in. You’ll find Italian ice spots all over the city, but these five picks below are the best of the best when it comes to this classic Italian dessert. Don't you deserve a little refreshment? Best of NYC Water Ices: Pasticceria Rocco (West Village): Pasticce...
Yonkers students honored at scholarship ceremony
Seven Italian-American high school seniors were honored for their hard work at the Enrico Fermi Education Fund scholarship ceremony on Sunday. Each of the winners received $5,000 in scholarship money from the organization. District Attorney Anthony Scarpino was the keynote speaker at the event. He says it is important for students to get an educati...
The great Stradivarius fiddle: modern violins sound as good as Old Italians
The name Stradivarius has become a byword for quality and prestige, with string instruments crafted by the Italian family often selling for more than £10 million. But a new study suggests that today’s concert audiences actually prefer the sound of newer instruments. Violinists often claim that Old Italian models are better at carrying over a full o...
Mario Batali's Shares His Favorite Parts Of Eataly's NYC Flagship
A lot's been said about Mario Batali's orange Crocs — pretty much everything. They've become more like the punchline to a joke than a choice in footwear, but when you favor a rubber neon clog over an unassuming sneaker, you're sort of inviting the commentary. It's the Crocs you see first when Batali walks down the street. Even in Manhattan's bustli...
Met Museum Plans Michelangelo Exhibition
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday that it is organizing the largest exhibition of Michelangelo works in its history, opening in November. The exhibition, titled “Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer,” will contain 150 drawings, three marble sculptures, his first known painting (“The Torment of Saint Anthony”), and other works,...
Joyce Malerba Goldstein’s Artwork At The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
The granddaughter of Italian immigrants from the area of the Poe River valley who eventually settled in East New York, Brooklyn, Joyce Malerba Goldstein learned about dedication, commitment and devotions from her ancestors. Her father, the youngest graduate in the history of NY Medical College, became a family doctor in Astoria Queens after serving...
Giada Valenti From Venice With Love
When: Saturday, May 20 at 8:00pm - Where: The Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY The Italian songstress will take her audience on a romantic journey performing American and Italian hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and recent songs. Giada, who sings and speaks in five languages, pays tribute to iconic female singers like Karen Carpenter, Edith...
Neddo To Run For Watertown City Court Judge
A longtime Watertown attorney is announcing his candidacy for Watertown City Court judge. Anthony Neddo announced his candidacy at the Italian-American Civic Association in Watertown Tuesday morning. He will face current Judge Catherine Palermo, who announced last year she's seeking election to the post, to which she was appointed full time in 2013...
IDACO Italian Contemporary Dance Connection - Third Edition
When: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 From 6:00 pm To 8:00 pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute of New York - Organized by : IIC - In collaboration with : IDACO - Entrance : Free Opening night and round table on the occasion of the third edition of IDACO Italian Contemporary Dance and Art event in NYC - June 2-3-4, 2017. Reception, program presentation,...
Friday 5/12: The Black Hand
The Italian American Museum in association with the Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino Association in America, Inc. cordially invite you to attend a book presentation and signing for "The Black Hand. The Epic War Between a Brilliant Detective and the Deadliest Secret Society in American History" by Stephen Talty, and a screening of "Mysteries at the Museum:...
A Bronx Tale to Celebrate Broadway Cast Album With Barnes & Noble Performance
Ghostlight Records will celebrate the cast album of Broadway's A Bronx Tale — The Musical with a special in-store performance and CD signing at the 150 East 86th Street Barnes & Noble on May 12 at 4pm. Barnes & Noble will welcome cast members Nick Cordero, Richard H. Blake, Bobby Conte Thornton, Ariana DeBose, Lucia Giannetta, Bradley Gibson and Hu...
With Arrival of Avocado Bar, Brooklyn Has It All
This innovative bar is the place for avocado everything: smoothies, salads and, yes, toast. Francesco Brachetti, a native of Florence, Italy, fell for avocados while living in Mexico. “They’re tasty and healthy, and I ate them every day,” he said. “We didn’t have them in Italy.” He persuaded a cousin, the chef Alberto Gramini, also from Florence, a...