After National Search York College Appoints Alum Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Panayiotis Meleties, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs of York College/CUNY in Jamaica, Queens, announced today that Dr. Donna Chirico has been appointed Dean of the college's School of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Chirico's appointment is especially noteworthy as she is a product of York College both as an alumna and as a facul...
From the Stones to Sunday dinner, proud to be Italian
Poughkeepsie native and Wappingers Falls resident John Regan has played bass with Ace Frehley of Kiss and Peter Frampton. He has recorded with the Rolling Stones and once auditioned for that band's full-time bass slot. He does, however, take an enormous amount of pride in the days he spent playing local clubs around the Hudson Valley....
Since 1919, a Stellar Standard for Italian-American Cuisine in NYC
by John Mariani Mario's is one of those restaurants I look for opportunities to write about, usually in round-ups of my favorite Italian restaurants in New York, best pizzerias, and best restaurants in the Belmont section of the Bronx. So it's about time I spend an entire article in praise of a place that has been such a part of Italian-Am...
Tenor Elio Scaccio comes to Rochester
by Ralph Meranto International Tenor Elio Scaccio comes to Rochester on Friday October 16 at 5:30 pm for an evening of food and music at the Italian American Community Center. A performing artist since early childhood, the release of his first CD "Lettere D'Amore," in 2010, launched a tour of concert halls, clubs, festivals, TV and radio....
IAWA’s Open Reading Series – November 14, 2015 Featuring Robert Agnoli & Thomas Fucaloro
WHERE: @ Cornelia St. Café @ 29 Cornelia St. off Bleecker, NY WHEN: Saturday November 14 @ 5:45 – 7:45 pm WHO: Robert Agnoli is an author and union organizer. Edge City: The Chronicles Of Bobby A: Un Italian' In the USA is his first collection of poetry. Born in NYC and raised in North Jersey – Clifton, Garfield, Passaic, Paterson, Little...
Ann Goldstein: A Star Italian Translator
By Jennifer Maloney One evening this past September, more than 300 people squeezed into a narrow room at BookCourt bookstore in Brooklyn for the launch of "The Story of the Lost Child," by Italian author Elena Ferrante. The author, whose true identity is a closely held secret, was absent. Instead, the crowd whooped and cheered for...
Over State Line in PoCho, Alba’s Classic Northern Italian Specialties Have Staying Power and a Loyal Following
By Karen Sheer It's clear that Alba's is serving a concept, not a trend. The trajectory of its owner has been on the rise from the beginning. "We are dedicated to serving Italian cuisine – It must be served fresh, simple and prepared with respect," said Ray Balidemaj, Alba's owner. Trendy restaurants have made their way into...
Il Volo has landed: On the road with the operatic trio in NYC
By Alisandra Puliti They may only be in their early 20s, but Il Volo's voices transcend well beyond their years. Since becoming a group in 2010, Gianluca Ginoble, Piero Barone and Ignazio Boschetto have won over not just their native country of Italy but also fans around the globe – including royals Queen Rania, Prince Albert and Prince Ca...
Modigliani: The Modern Master of the Female Nude And The Portrait, His Italian Artistic Heritage And Tragic Ending
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani was an Italian artist who worked mainly in France. Primarily a figurative artist, he became known for paintings and sculptures in a modern style characterized by mask-like faces and elongation of form. He became the epitome of the tragic artist, creating a posthumous legend almost as well-known as that of Vincent Van Gogh...
Workshop for teachers “La cucina italiana oltre i confini”
Quando: 5 novembre, 9:30am -3:30pmDove: Consolato Generale d'Italia, 690 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065 Tavola rotonda e dibattito sull'insegnamento della lingua e della cultura italiana attraverso una delle sue più importanti espressioni: la cucina. E poi degustazioni.. e ricette! Attestato di partecipazione a tutti i partecipanti rilasciat...
This Cookbook Is a Tribute to Italian Fine Dining
By Abby Reisner Reading the names associated with New York's Del Posto is like reading a roster for a food person's dream season of Dancing with the Stars. There's Mario Batali, the ever-recognizable restaurateur with more than 20 restaurants to his name. Then there's Lidia and Joe Bastianich, the first family of Italian cuisine, who toge...
Festival della canzone italiana di New York: tutto pronto per la quinta edizione
10 cantanti, 12 ospiti, 2 serate su Rai International, 18 canzoni, 3 direttori artistici, 20 coordinatori, più di 70 persone nello staff tecnico, 5 telecamere, 6 continenti su cui saranno trasmesse le due puntate del Festival... sono all'incirca questi i numeri della quinta edizione del Festival della Canzone Italiana di New York, che si svolgerà a...