Italian Club of Staten Island Foundation presents Patsy Serra Sr. Award to West Brighton chiropractor
Each year the Italian Club of Staten Island Foundation hosts its annual Patsy Serra Sr. Award Dinner, which recognizes a dedicated member whose community spirit, leadership, and selflessness greatly benefit not only the organization, but Staten Island as well. Serra, who passed away in 2014, was one of the founders of the Italian Club. He was an ac...
Bertoletti, Sudo win top dog honors at Nathan’s Famous power-eating contest, absent longtime champ
Patrick Bertoletti gobbled up 58 hot dogs to win his first men’s title Thursday at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, taking advantage of the absence of the event's biggest star. In the women's competition, defending champion Miki Sudo won her 10th title and set a new world record by downing 51 links. Joey “Jaws” Ches...
Santa Marina Society celebrates century-old tradition in Inwood
For over 100 years, the Santa Marina Society in Inwood (NY) has been celebrating and honoring the patron saint Santa Marina. The annual feast and mass is held to commemorate their ancestor’s immigration from Filandari, a small town in the Calabria region of Italy to Inwood. Their devotion to Santa Marina is what makes this feast special. “So many p...
The One-Of-A-Kind Italian Market In New York That You Could Spend Hours Exploring
For food lovers, New York City truly is the gateway to the world. There’s so much to discover in the city, so many different cuisines from so many different regions, that even residents of New York City might often feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices. May we make a suggestion? It’s never a bad idea to start with cheese and meat. That’s...
Artpark Presents Puccini’s Greatest: A Gala Opera Concert
Art Park presents Puccini’s Greatest: A Gala Opera Concert on Sunday, July 14 at 2pm at the Artpark Mainstage Theater, 450 South 4th Street, Lewiston, NY. Tickets start at $39 and can be purchased online at https://www.artpark.net/event/100079/puccinis-greatest-a-gala-opera-concert, by phone at 716.754.4375, or in person at 450 South 4th Street, Le...
Tra Di Noi Is A Rich Part Of Italian Culinary Evolution In The Bronx’s Little Italy
The evolution of the so-called Arthur Avenue Little Italy in the Bronx, just west of the Botanical Gardens and the Zoo, goes on at an easy pace with newcomers taking over storefronts and old-timers staying put for decades upon decades. Mario’s, Enzo’s, San Gennaro, Roberto’s and Zero Otto Nove are the mainstays of a food culture now added to by Eas...
Italian Language Amazes Harlem: "Sempreverde" Unique Bilingual Go-Green Musical Opens at the Young Diplomat Magnet School P.S. 242 staged by the students
Award-winning artist and educator Simona Rodano aka The Italian Fairy, founder of Incanto Productions based in NYC specialized in multilingual and multicultural services for schools in the USA, was thrilled when Principal Ms. Dejardin and Vice-Principal Ms. Ellman at P.S. 242, proposed an exciting in-residency program to further enhance the dual la...
IAP Ep. 327: Legacy of Little Italy with Ernie Rossi
We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Ernie Rossi of E. Rossi Company to the newly minted Red Sauce Studio in the heart of Little Italy. With a legacy dating back to 1910, Ernie shares captivating stories about his family’s significant contributions to Neapolitan music in America. From his grandfather’s early days publishing sheet music to producing recor...
Little Venice added to New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry
“Little Venice” has been serving the Binghamton community with a taste of Italy for 78 years. Now, its rich history will be on display statewide. The restaurant has been placed on New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry, giving statewide recognition to its contributions to the community. Co-Owner Gina Minichino said the family-oper...
Alessandro Crocco, an Italian running for the New York State Assembly
The journey of Alessandro Crocco is living proof that the American dream can still be realized, but it requires sacrifice, work, and dedication, all of which are rooted in one’s identity. He has made Italian values and culture the cornerstone of his activities in the United States, while his Calabrian roots have forged a distinctive determination a...
A Brooklyn Baker's Guide to Sicilian Desserts
Some of Italy’s most famous sweets originate from Sicily: cannoli, ciambella cake (a citrusy breakfast bundt made with olive oil), and torrone (a nougat confection), to name a few. The island south of the mainland, just west of the boot’s toe in the Mediterranean, has a rich history with Arabic, Spanish, and Neapolitan influences, and as with many...
Italyfe-Comites, Civil Rights Committee
“After gaining National Media Coverage, Italian Associations return as key players at the 2024 NYC Pride Parade" Com.It.Es. of NY and ITALYFE Celebrate Diversity and Equality. Click here to join the parade. Pride 2024 Theme: "Reflect. Empower. Unite" This year, the New York City Pride Parade will once again feature a vibrant celebration of Italian...