The Best Italian Market You Haven’t Heard Of
Anthony Bourdain had a great line for writing about foods he greatly admired but was trying on the fly. “I am hardly an expert on this subject,” he would say of Hanoi pho or Manila sisig. “Merely an enthusiast.” I have similar feelings about arancini. I didn’t grow up eating fried rice balls, but since moving here, I don’t think I’ve successfully r...
Longtime St. John's Administrator Reflects on 61 Years of Building Bridges and Cultivating Relationships
That was how Joseph Sciame ’71Ed, Vice President, Office of Community Relations, encapsulated more than six decades as a St. John’s University student, administrator, and integral member of the campus community, one most often tasked with fostering positive relationships with the diverse groups outside the University’s walls. As an undergraduate st...
New York’s Little Nivola Horses Repaired
A modernist equine sculpture in New York City has undergone a major restoration. The Nivola Horses, named after their creator, Italian artist Costantino Nivola, is an art installation of 18 concrete modernist horses. The horses were installed in 1964 in the plaza of a public housing project known as the Stephen Wise Towers. Since then, the little h...
Did You Know America's Third Oldest Pizzeria Is in Central New York?
New York isn't just home to the oldest pizzeria in America. The nation's third-oldest pizza place is operating right here in Utica. Pizza HistoryWhat year was pizza introduced to Americans? Reports say Italian immigrants first brought it to the Americas in the late 19th century. Soon, the food grew in popularity and the first pizzeria, Lombardi's,...
From Rome To New York: The Angel Of The Waters
In the heart of Central Park there is an angel. It is the Angel of the Waters statue, which appeared on the Bethesda Fountain on May 31, 1873. It has since earned a place among the city’s icons — a deserved place for its classical beauty, although not everyone knows that it is much more: a symbol of love, harmony, healing, and rebirth, as the histo...
The story of Faccia Brutto, the Italian bitter that is a hit in the United States but unknown in Italy
What do writer Charles Bukowski, Italy, bitter, arugula, and Brooklyn have in common? Apparently nothing, yet there is an Italian-speaking common thread. In Brooklyn, there is constant talk of Italian bitters, thanks to Faccia Brutto, an all-American brand that produces Italian spirits. The idea belongs to an American chef, Patrick Miller, who for...
Giants' Tommy DeVito discusses sudden, unexpected rise to fame
The New York Giants began the 2023 NFL season with high hopes. They were coming off their first playoff appearance in six years and thought they would take the next step up the NFC hierarchy. But the football gods had different ideas. The team reverted back to their old ways, losing several key players to long-term injuries, including their top two...
Spettro: The New Italian Gastropub Captivating the Hudson Valley
With a name that echoes through the Hudson Valley, Spettro is carving out a niche for itself in the bustling food scene of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County. This newly opened Italian gastropub is elevating the dining experience with its unique menu and cozy ambiance. Nestled at 44 Lagrange Ave, Spettro is more than just another pizza place—it’s a test...
Et Alia Theater is proud to present Until Dark by Federica Borlenghi
Et Alia Theater is proud to present Until Dark by Federica Borlenghi, a new play that reflects consent and the intricacies of sisterhood, while testing its ties and boundaries. When Cass is accused of a heinous crime, her sister Jackie - a promising criminal defense attorney - decides to take over the case. But when Lisa, their other sister, shows...
Tom Suozzi Blasts Mazi Pilip Campaign’s Usage of Anti-Italian Slur
Former Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) and Italian-American advocacy groups have criticized Nassau County Legislator Mazi Pilip’s campaign for referring to Suozzi as the “godfather of the border crisis.” The phrase “godfather,” particularly in usage against Italian-Americans, carries a negative stereotype of association with the Mafia, as a result of...
Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn honors Staten Island’s Italian-American legal community
The Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn continued its annual tradition of honoring Italian-American jurists and attorneys from Staten Island at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9. This year’s event, like many in the past, was hosted at Nino’s Restaurant on Hylan Blvd, Staten Island. These monthly meetings serve a dual purpose for the asso...
The Touristy Times Square Restaurant That Every New Yorker Needs To Check Out
Let’s face it: most restaurants located in Times Square are usually tourist traps with overpriced, mediocre food, especially “red sauce” Italian joints. Diehard New Yorkers— me among them—typically avoid dining in the area at all costs and gravitate to other hip local spots instead. Tony’s Di Napoli changed my perception. Located in the epicenter o...