Why Are NYC War Memorials Sitting Stashed Away In Battery Park?
Historic sculptures and war memorials meant to honor the people and events that helped shape our city sit languishing, stashed away behind a fence at one of the city's busiest parks. A 1909 sculpture of Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, the discoverer of New York Harbor, now looks like it's seen better days. The Coast Guard Memorial, h...
Italian Identity: Italians and Food: Philosophy Of A Love Affair
April 15, 6:30 pm — 9:30 pmWestchester Italian Cultural Center24 Depot Square, Tuckahoe, New York It is not a secret that Italian people love food: but where does this love originate from? How does it affect everyday life, domestic relationships, and even politics? Moreover, what role did the USA play in the transformation of Italian eatin...
Italian stereotype: NYPD told to avoid mob assumptions
The federal monitor overseeing reforms to the NYPD have proposed federal rules for NYPD training which will include an old Italian stereotype. New recruits will get intense training on how to avoid expressing stereotypical assumptions that spotlight minorities or other groups, or that set them apart from others. According to the New Y...
La Pecora Bianca Brings Healthy Italian to NoMad
By Kelly Dobkin The gist: Restaurateur Mark Barak of Claudette just opened a brand new Italian-inspired eatery called La Pecora Bianca last night in NoMad. The menu highlights farm-fresh ingredients including pasture-raised local Hudson Valley meat, whole grain pastas, and seasonal veggies. The food: The focus here is on housemade...
Italian Eatery Sant Ambroeus Plans to Take Over Terrace Cafe at Sotheby's
By Shaye Weaver Sotheby's is getting a new cafe. Sant Ambroeus — an Italian eatery with four other locations in the city — is expected to replace Sotheby's Terrace Cafe on York Avenue, according to a representative for the chain. The chain is looking to get a liquor license for its new cafe, to accompany a menu of mostly sandwiches,...
Two Italian Photographers in NYC Art Show
The original work of two innovative and talented Italian photographers Bruna Vangi and Irena Anna Sowinska on display at Agora Gallery, NYC in Illumination: An Exhibition of Fine Art Photography. The exhibition opens on November 3rd, 2015 and will run until November 24th, 2015. The opening reception will take place Thursday, November 5th, from 6-8...
OPENING RECEPTION - Play Ball by Vincent Scilla
The Italian American Museum Cordially invites you to attend the opening reception for "Play Ball". Solo Exhibition by Vincent Scilla. Thursday, April 21, 2016. 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P. 212.965.9000 info@ItalianAmericanMuseum.org 'PLAY BALL' FEATURES ACCLAIMED ARTIS...
Christian Siriano highlights women of all sizes in sunny Italian seaside collection
Christian Siriano made a lot of news this summer when he designed a gorgeous red gown for Leslie Jones after she complained that no designers offered to outfit her for the Ghostbusters premiere because she wasn't a model size 00. Siriano, who unlike most designers, says he wants to create beautiful clothes for women for all sizes, seems intent...
A Slice of Brooklyn’s Original Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
"Rockefeller Center? FUHGETTABOUDIT!" For the past decade, that's been the official slogan of A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours (http://www.asliceofbrooklyn.com) as they prepare for their tenth annual Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights on December 1, 2016. The three and a half hour tour starts in Manhattan and highlights the festive homes of Dyker...
In Concert: The Music of Alfred Morena Sr.—NYC
On Sunday, April 21, attend the world premiere of the long-lost music of Alfred Morena Sr. (1893 – 1929) whose piano and violin compositions, along with art songs in Italian by Morena and other composers, was discovered by the composer-musician's son and namesake. Performing the compositions will be violinist Anna Heifetz (with her nine-year-old da...
Salvatore Ferragamo Launches New Su Misura Made-To-Measure
The Italian brand, known for its footwear and leather goods, offers custom suiting, jackets, pants – and now for the first time dress shirts for men at select flagship stores and through at-home appointments. Ferragamo is pushing the addition to its made-to-measure service at its New York flagship store – the only U.S. location where custom sh...
Il Volo Announce North American Headline Tour
For the millions of U.S. fans who fell in love with the astonishing talent of IL VOLO following their show stopping PBS Special "Il Volo Takes Flight," or as special guests of Barbra Streisand's fall 2012 tour, the boys will return to North America for a series of 17 concerts. The Live Nation produced tour kicks off August 25th at the Orpheum Theat...