Columbian Lawyers introduce new president, say goodbye to old, at annual dinner
By Rob Abruzzese The Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn held its 47th annual dinner dance where it said goodbye to outgoing President Bartholomew T. Russo and welcomed incoming President Rose Ann C. Branda with a ceremony at El Caribe in Mill Basin on Friday. "We are here tonight to celebrate a great year under our outgoing preside...
IAWA’s Open Reading Series Featuring Louisa Calio & Carole Giangrande – August 8, 2015
WHEN: Saturday, AUGUST 8, 2015 @ 5:45 PM WHERE: @ Sidewalk Café, 94 Ave. A & 6th Street, NYC WHO: Louisa Calio's collection, Journey to the Heart Waters, was published by Legas Press in 2014. Best known as the curator of the Poets and Writers Piazza for Hofstra's Italian Experience for 12 years, she is also on the Advisory Board of Ar...
Italian restaurant Fiorella finds fresh home in Public Market
By Katie Libby If you're opening a restaurant that focuses on fresh and local ingredients, is there a better location than the epicenter for fresh and local in town, the Rochester Public Market? Gino and Allison Ruggiero didn't think so when they opened Fiorella (5 Rochester Public Market), a new, casual, Italian eatery. Gino worked throu...
Diane Carducci, advocate for the disabled and community activist, dies at 69
Diane Carducci, 69, of Eltingville, a retired teacher, tireless advocate for people with disabilities, volunteer and community activist, died Monday in Staten Island University Hospital, Prince's Bay. Ms. Carducci's efforts were honored by the Staten Island Advance in 1997, when she was named a Woman of Achievement. Born and raised in...
John Zuccotti, tireless champion of downtown, dies at 78
by Lois Weiss John E. Zuccotti, the real estate investor, civic leader and park namesake who championed the revival of lower Manhattan after 9/11, has died at the age of 78. Zuccotti, the chairman of global operations with Brookfield, had also been a partner in Olympia & York, which developed what is now Brookfield Place. ...
Assemblyman Ed Ra: "Scholarship opportunity available for New York students"
Today, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,500 scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded in June at Italian-American Day, and all winners must be in attendance to receive their awards. "Over the next few months I strongly e...
Tony Reali on being true to yourself and your family, Part 1 of 2.
In this episode, we visit the "Good Morning America" Studios in Times Square where spent the day with Toni Reali, host of ESPN's "Around the Horn." This is part one of a two-part interview, where Reali talks about his Italian upbringing and how it contributed to his work ethic and successful career. We also feature a beautiful story from a listener...
Little Italy gets a direct link to the homeland in Niagara Falls
In Niagara Falls there is one place every local can steer you to – Little Italy, which proudly displays its heritage on signage that spans across Pine Avenue. That pride in community and heritage was recently expanded when the honorary Italian vice consulate moved its office from Delaware Avenue in Buffalo to Pine Avenue in the Niagara Arts &a...
It took incredible chain of events to bring Mike Piazza to Mets
We start with improbability. Mike Piazza simply being a major leaguer falls into unassisted-triple-play terrain for likelihood. That he was elected to the Hall of Fame is winning Powerball stuff. No one drafted as late — 62nd round and 1,390th pick — had ever previously gained Cooperstown induction. Which makes his trade from the Dodg...
Festival Brings Best of Italy to Hofstra, September 18
Celebrate Italy's cultural and culinary influence on America at one of the largest and most beautiful outdoor festivals on Long Island when Hofstra University hosts the 24th Annual Italian Experience on Sunday, September 18, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will take place outdoors, rain or shine, on the South Campus. The Italian...
THE BRIDGE BOOK AWARD - Meet the winners
When: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 From 6:00 pm To 8:00 pmWhere: Italian Cultural Institute of New York, 686 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021Organized by : IIC - Entrance : Free Meet the winners of the Italian section of the Book Award "The Bridge": Nadia Terranova, Gli anni al contrario, Einaudi and Marco Belpoliti, Primo Levi di fronte e...
Schools in brief: Seniors of Italian heritage offered grant
MOUNT PLEASANT – High school seniors of Italian heritage who are graduating in June 2013 are invited to apply for the annual $1,000 academic and/or $1,000 Joe DiMaggio sports award scholarship given by the Mount Pleasant Italian American Association of Thornwood. Students must live in the town of Mount Pleasant. Applications are available...