Comedia Perrotta brings “his Abruzzo” to New York
The comedy branded by Federico Perrotta will be among the excellences from Abruzzo that will conquer New York City during the "Abruzzo & Molise, Yesterday and Today 2015". The eclectic actor, born and raised in Chieti, is a well-known personality for his gags at the Bagaglino by Pier Francesco Pingitore, and for being one of the main character...
Cassariano Italian Eatery in Mineola
by Joanne Starkey Cassariano Italian Eatery, which opened in Mineola in August, is an import from Venice. No, not that one: Venice, Fla. The 9-year-old Florida restaurant is named for its original owners: Luca Cassani and Antonio Pariano. Its new Mineola outpost, also owned by Mr. Cassani and Mr. Pariano, includes two more co-owners who a...
Top Honors To Parmigiano Reggiano Parmigiano
The Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano-Reggiano received the award in the food category at this year's Made in Italy Awards. The announcement took place at the official awards ceremony in New York City in September. In its third edition, the awards are given to the most notable Italian personalities, artists, products and businesses...
Decorated cop’s three sons graduating to NYPD together
By Paul Martinka and Chris Perez An NYPD deputy inspector will be one proud papa this week when he watches all three of his sons graduate from the same Police Academy class. "It feels amazing. I couldn't have planned it any better," said the father, Anthony Favale, 52, a 30-year veteran of the NYPD. "I let the kids make their own dec...
Book Presentation: LOST WORDS by Nicola Gardini. Coming of Age in 1970s Milan
MARCH 23, 2016, 06:00 PM. Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò - 24 West 12th Street - New York, NY 10011Co-hosted by the Casa delle letterature di Roma. Lost Words (2016, New Directions) by Nicola Gardini. Translated from the Italian by Michael F. Moore Nicola Gardini's Lost Words, just published in English, takes place on the...
$7 million raised at NYU Langone Medical Center's 2016 Violet Ball
NYU Langone Medical Center raised $7 million at its annual Violet Ball, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Avenue in New York City last night. Paolo Fresco, former chairman of Fiat and former executive vice chairman at General Electric, was honored at the event for his visionary leadership in establishing NYU Langone's Marlene and Paolo...
Jewelry Designer Monica Castiglioni Opens Her First U.S. Store in Brooklyn
Milanese jewelry designer Monica Castiglioni, who specializes in edgy, often organic-feeling sculptural fashion pieces, opened her first-ever U.S. outpost this week on bustling Court Street in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y. The 1,000-square-foot retail store, gallery, and event space showcases Castiglioni's innovative colle...
Commisso cuts deal for New York Cosmos, considers Brooklyn home field
By Anthony Noto Cable television magnate Rocco Commisso has purchased a majority stake in professional soccer club the New York Cosmos. According to Sports Illustrated, the purchase was contingent on extending the team's division status for the North American Soccer League (NASL) in 2017. Once that was sanctioned, a deal was cut with Seal Spo...
NEW YORK - Presentazione della 55esima Biennale di Venezia
L'Istituto Italiano di Cultura di New York ha ospitato la conferenza di presentazione alla stampa e al pubblico statunitense della 55esima Biennale Internazionale d'Arte di Venezia, in programma dal primo giugno al 24 novembre 2013. La conferenza, preceduta da un indirizzo di saluto al pubblico da parte del Direttore dell'Istituto, Prof. Riccardo...
Responsabilità sociale d'impresa, Tronchetti Provera premiato a NY
Marco Tronchetti Provera, presidente e amministratore delegato di Pirelli, ha ricevuto ieri sera nel corso di un evento organizzato a New York il premio 2013 Social Responsibility Award. A consegnarlo è stata la Foreign Policy Association, l'organizzazione non-profit fondata nel 1918 per diffondere conoscenza nell'opinione pubblica americana in tem...
A taste of Italy, and of heritage
By Zan Strumfeld The Capital District is a cultural melting pot of beliefs, religions and histories. Through a joined love of Italian culture, one local organization is hoping to share its heritage the best way possible – through Italian food and entertainment. Presented by the American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, "Viva Itali...
Sting, Sam Moore, Nile Rodgers to Perform with Italian Star Zucchero at Special NYC Concert This Month
Sting, soul legend Sam Moore and Chic's Nile Rodgers are among the stars who will join veteran Italian blues-rocker Zucchero for a one-night-only concert event April 23 at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Other well-known artists slated to perform at the show include jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O...