Endicott’s St. Anthony’s Church prepares for 5,000 guests for Italian Feast Days
Endicott’s St. Anthony’s Church’s Italian Feast Days are back for the third decade and organizers have been working since January to make it perfect. “This great crew of volunteers has been here,” Head of Food Court Volunteer and Coordinator Michael Romeo said. “Dedicating their entire week to this and we’re happy to put this on for people.” Chairp...
2024: Italian Food Awards USA set to come back to New York
The Italian Food Awards USA, dedicated to the most innovative Italian food products in the U.S., are coming back for their sixth edition. Sponsored by Italianfood.net, the international project of Gruppo Food, the Italian Food Awards USA aims to help US retailers and food service operators discover the untapped potential of authentic Italian food....
Italian American World War Two veteran dies aged 102 after medical emergency en route to D-Day events in Normandy
A Second World War veteran has died aged 102 while travelling to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Robert "Al" Persichitti, from Rochester, New York, served in the US Navy and was involved in the Allied operation in Japan. he veteran flew overseas with the National World War II Museum Group. After landing in Germany, the group were on a shi...
Senator Palumbo Recognizes 2024 Italian American Scholarship Award Recipient Timothy Manzello
Senator Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) proudly announced Timothy Manzello as the recipient of the 2024 James D. Conte Memorial Scholarship for Academic Achievement awarded by the New York Conference of Italian-American Legislators. A standout scholar, athlete, and community leader, Timothy's dedication to academic excellence, athletic prowess, a...
A Spirited Affair for Bar Convent Brooklyn by the Italian Trade Agency
The Italian Trade Agency is organizing the upcoming edition of Bar Convent Brooklyn on June 10, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Mirror Bar in the Arlo Williamsburg Hotel. At Bar Convent Brooklyn, bar and beverage professionals are invited to network with peers and learn about new trends, techniques and products in the domestic and international markets. Atten...
How Fiorello La Guardia Became America’s Mayor, and Why He Still Matters
Fiorello La Guardia was one of the twentieth century’s most colorful politicians ― on the New York and national stage. He was also quintessentially American: the son of Italian immigrants (his mother was also Jewish), who rose in society through sheer will and chutzpah. Almost one hundred years later, America is once again grappling with issues tha...
Romanticize Your Life Like An Italian Grandma
I was fortunate to grow up in the Bronx alongside my Italian grandmother, Millie—formerly known as Emilia—a petite, spirited woman steeped in old-world tradition and a romantic view of the world. She had a jubilant aura shaped by teenage summers spent in Italy eating pasta, riding her bike, and lounging on the beaches of Torre Annunziata. Millie wo...
Commissioner Rob Manfred Named IABF Honoree
The Italian American Baseball Foundation will honor Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred at its annual gala in December. On December 5, at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx (NY), Manfred will receive the IABF Excellence Award for his service to the game in recognition of his heritage. Commissioner Manfred is of Italian descent. On his mother’s side, bot...
Italian American Charity Golf Association Donates $28,000 To Chautauqua Hospice
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care has announced the Italian-American Charity Golf Association has contributed a third installment of $28,000 towards their $100,000 pledge to the Star Hospice House. Opened in July 2022, the Star Hospice House is a compassionate extension of CHPC’s Services. It provides comfort and dignity in a home-like setting f...
IAP 324: Celebrating 2 million followers at ‘Growing up Italian’ with Sal “the voice” Valentinetti
When our Paesani at ‘Growing Up Italian’ invited us to join them in celebrating their two millionth follower on Instagram, little did we know we’d end up in a conversation as enjoyable as the one we had with Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti! One we enjoyed so much that we decided to share it with you, our loyal listeners, as the last audio-only episod...
The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations: united we rise
The annual COPOMIAO meeting, held on June 1 in NYC in Little Italy's Italian American Museum, demonstrated a national coalition on the rise through the steady leadership of Basil M. Russo, who was unanimously elected to a third consecutive term by his peers. The Italian American Museum is not yet open to the public, as crews wrap up with a years-lo...
Discover authentic Italian dining at Rocco in Rochester: One dish you can't miss
Fusion food is fun. Homemade pasta is delicious. Door Dash is convenient. But sometimes you have to just have classic Italian food made well — in an intimate dining experience. Rocco at 165 Monroe Ave. is a place that is often recommended. A coffee klatch in Brighton was talking about favorite Rochester restaurants recently, and Rocco was quickly m...