From Italy: Poems and Beauty from the Heart of Italy
November 20 (Thursday) 4:00 pmFrom Italy: Poems and Beauty from the Heart of ItalyPresentation by Poet Francesco Paolo Tanzi, from Molise Italy. Offered in collaboration with The Gradiva International Poetry Society. For additional and updated program information consult the Center for Italian Studies web site: www.stonybrook.edu/italianstudiesor c...
The National Organization of Italian American Women Honors Three Wise Women at January 9 Epiphany Celebration in NYC
The Greater New York Region of the National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW) will honor three of New York's most influential and pioneering women at its annual Epiphany Celebration on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, beginning at 6:30 pm at the Columbus Citizens Foundation Townhouse. The event, which each year recognizes three Italian A...
Ilio DiPaolo's celebrating 50 years of pasta
Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant, 3875 South Park Ave., Blasdell, is marking 50 years of serving up Italian classics to its fans. The celebration kicked off with a commemorative Mass on Monday, and will continue with a slate of events during the year. Those include: Jan 19: Employee/Alumni Night for all current and former employees who have help...
Mario M. Cuomo Award in Public Service Presented at New York Gala – April 8
The Mario M. Cuomo Award in Public Service will be presented for the first time by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) at the legendary Cipriani 42nd Street during the Foundation's New York Spring Gala on April 8, 2015. New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is planning to attend the ceremony to honor his late father. The eveni...
Bargnani too good for Knicks? ‘Would like to win a ring’
Knicks president Phil Jackson would like Andrea Bargnani back for the right price because of his skill set for the triangle offense. And in an interview with an Italian sports newspaper, Bargnani indicated he would like to return to the Knicks — but winning a championship is also a factor in his decision. The Knicks had the league's s...
Open the tap! At this NYC bar, Nutella flows freely
by Katie Little As sales of Nutella continue to edge higher, one company is betting on food "bars" devoted to selling creations made from the popular chocolate hazelnut spread. This week, Italian food market Eataly opened its first Nutella bar in New York City, after an earlier pop-up version proved successful. The new restau...
Con Scenes from an Execution Artemisia Gentileschi in scena a New York
di Laura Caparotti La vita di Artemisia Gentileschi ha ispirato numerosissimi artisti, dal teatro al cinema alla televisione ai libri. Solo a New York, in teatro, ho visto almeno tre produzioni negli ultimi dieci anni sulla vita della pittrice vissuta a cavallo fra il 1500 e il 1600. In occasione di una retrospettiva quasi complet...
Feast of Santa Rosalia comes to Bensonhurst once again
By Jonathan Sperling A celebration in Bensonhurst will bring the spirit of Italy to the heart of southwest Brooklyn. The Feast of Santa Rosalia will begin August 20, stretching from 68th Street to 75th Street on 18th Avenue (aka Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard), and end on August 30. The feast, which is the largest Italian-American feas...
A Touch of Italy by Manhattan’s Central Park
by Joshua Estrin Manhattan's Central Park is a breath of fresh air in the hustle and bustle of New York's daily life. Its almost 800 acres of trees, grass, water and nature provide a welcome respite for native New Yorkers and tourists alike. First opened in 1857, it has since become the most visited urban park in the U.S. as well as one of...
New York sale in vespa
di Maurita Cardone Se l'estate prossima vedrete le strade di New York animarsi dei vivaci colori dello scooter più italiano che ci sia, non stupitevi. A Tribeca ha infatti appena aperto Vespa Manhattan, il primo concept store newyorchese tutto dedicato alle icone su due ruote firmate Piaggio. Il negozio, al 6 di Grand Street, tra...
Sicilian Marionettes with Tony De Nonno – 13 Nov, 3:30 pm
Award-winning TV producer/writer/director and historian Tony De Nonno will take audience members on an enlightening journey into the life and legacy of puppeteers Mike and Aida Manteo, their children, and even grandchildren — a family bound together by a Sicilian folk tradition that spans a century in New York. Come experience this enchant...
The end of an era-Fiorentino's Ristorante in Brooklyn, NY is closing
by Carla Rose The Fiorentino family has been serving up authentic Italian food for 25 years at Fiorentino's Ristorante in Brooklyn, NY. They pride themselves on fine Italian cuisine, and good portions at fair prices. Unfortunately, this era is coming to an end on Sunday, January 10, 2016. It is hard to believe this is actually goi...