2016 Bookend Event: "Beyond Ellis Island"
September 15 (Thursday) 6:30 pm. 2016 Bookend Event: "Beyond Ellis Island". A corollary event to the Brooklyn Book Festival, "Beyond Ellis Island" is a round table discussion of the past, present, and future of Italian American literature; it will include readings and discussion. Panelists include: Mark Ciabattari, Louisa Ermelino, Fred G...
Celebrating the Feast of St. Michael at Most Precious Blood Church in Little Italy
By Cav. John Napoli I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped make our extraordinary Michaelmas celebration a reality (Sept. 29th). What started as a personal vow to the Archangel Michael has come to fruition. Due to the increasingly hostile environment against law enforcement my normal everyday concern for the sa...
Presentation by Playwright Richard Vetere
Richard Vetere is a playwright, novelist, poet, film and TV writer, producer/director, and actor. 11:00 am: Melville Library, Room 4530 (Prof. Carravetta's HUI 338 Class) 3:00 pm: Center for Italian Studies, Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340
Pmi, asse italo-americano: il ponte parte da Salerno
Il Comune di Salerno e la Camera di Commercio Italo-Americana di New York danno vita ad un progetto di collaborazione commerciale tra le aziende salernitane ed il mercato degli Stati Uniti d'America. La sfera d'interesse è quella dei prodotti d'eccellenza turistica, culturale ed enogastronomica made in Italy ed in particolare made in Salerno e prov...
MCNY Tours Offers Unique Bronx Historical & Pizza Tour
MCNY Tours now offers a historical tour of the Bronx's famed Arthur Avenue, The Real Little Italy of New York, which includes your own authentic Arthur Avenue pizza! Through a guided tour by a Bronx native, discover the history, food and sites of the fourth largest borough of New York City. From historical tours to food and wine outin...
Cooking classes at Giovanni Rana Pastificio&Cucina
Giovanni Rana, Italy's renowned producer of fresh pasta, has been bringing high quality, artisanal fresh pasta to the table for over 50 years. During the cooking classes at Giovanni Rana Pasta Kitchen, located inside the renowned Chelsea Market, every student will have the chance to make fresh artisanal pasta and fillings, see how the chefs operate...
VI edizione del Festival della Canzone Italiana a New York, tra i concorrenti il siciliano Salvo Greco
Si terrà il prossimo 22 settembre, la sesta edizione del Festival della Canzone Italiana di New York. Cinque cantanti provenienti dall'Italia e cinque dal resto del Mondo si sfideranno per il concorso organizzato dall'Associazione Culturale Italiana di New York, da anni impegnata nella promozione della cultura e della lingua italiana in America. La...
Il Console Generale al battesimo con la Columbus Day Parade nel Queens con la fascia di Grand Marshal
di Riccardo Chioni La solitamente trafficata Steinway Street nel rione di Astoria ieri si è fermata per il passaggio della Columbus Day Parade guidata dal console generale Natalia Quintavalle con la fascia tricolore di grand marshal, a fianco di Joe Di Pietro, presidente della Federation of Italian American Organizations di Queens. Sotto un cielo...
Coney Island amusement rides open for the summer
The Coney Island amusement park opened Sunday for another season — with a 1920s wooden roller-coaster and a new, steel one ready to roll at breakneck speeds. In Luna Park, Italian amusement tycoon Alberto Zamperla joined Eric Adams as the Brooklyn borough president christened the Cyclone roller-coaster with a local tradition: cracking a bo...
Enrico Brignano to Star in RUGANTINO at New York City Center, 6/12-14
Straight from engagements in Rome, Milan and Florence, MF Production presents Enrico Brignano in Rugantino, in celebration of 50th Anniversary of the show's Broadway debut, from June 12, 13 and 14, 2014 at New York City Center, 131 West 55th Street, NYC. Tickets start at $35 (premium seating is also offered) and are available at nycitycent...
Ricordato Vito Marcantonio, il congressman radicale di sinistra rieletto sei volte dalla gente di East Harlem
by Riccardo Chioni "Vito Marcantonio si è battuto incessantemente affinché giustizia sociale, diritti civili e il sogno americano fossero accessibili a tutti" ha detto ieri la presidente del consiglio comunale Melissa Mark Viverito durante la commemorazione al Woodlawn Cemetery nel Bronx del 60esimo anniversario della morte del parlamentare italoa...
Blauvelt Sons of Italy entertained over 75 children and their families with crafts, magic and a visit from Santa
On December 14 the Blauvelt Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 hosted a special Christmas event for Lodge members and their families as well as the general public. The event featured holiday crafts for the children, balloon creations, an interactive magic show, pizza and pasta selections and a very special visit from Santa himself. Read mor...