Community mourns Robert J. Gigante, a judicial giant and Staten Island legal icon
He was one of the most accomplished judges to ever grace the bench. A highly respected jurist, Surrogate Robert J. Gigante was admired for his professionalism, his powerful and innovative decisions, his inherent humility and his personal philosophies that would ultimately benefit children and families in and out of the courtroom. A consummate gent...
A Financial Maverick Rediscovered: "AP Giannini: Bank to the Future" Dazzles at NYC Screening
On the 13th October evening at the Italian Institute of Culture in New York City, we were escorted through time and legacy with the compelling documentary, "AP Giannini: Bank to the Future." Co-directed by the Italians Valentina Signorelli and Cecilia Zoppelletto, this cinematic exploration into the life and impact of financial visionary AP Giannin...
Looted antiquities worth $19m returned to Italian authorities in New York
Nineteen looted antiquities, collectively valued at almost $19m, were turned over to Italian authorities by the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in a repatriation ceremony held on 10 October at the Italian consulate in New York. The objects were seized amid multiple ongoing investigations related to the activities of known dealers...
The Italian Trade Agency Partners with Awarded Chefs to Host 3 Masterclasses on the Crasftsmanship of Authentic Italian Cuisine
The Italian Trade Agency of NY is pleased to announce its third edition of "THE ITALIAN RESTAURANTS TODAY" project, a series of virtual and in person masterclasses, hosted by awarded chefs, for aspiring and professional chefs and hospitality professionals, to enhance the awareness of authentic Made in Italy products, culinary techniques and present...
Ian MacAllen with Jennifer Prezioso: Red Sauce: How Italian Food Became American
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 6:30 - 7:30 PM. New York Public Library, 7th Floor Event Center, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL). 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY. Register here. Author Ian MacAllen sits down with Jennifer Prezioso of Nolita's Albanese Meats & Poultry to discuss Red Sauce, the story of Italian food arriving in the US and how...
Da Vinci Society at Wagner College breaks attendance records at 18th annual showcase of Italian-Americans on Staten Island
The Da Vinci Society at Wagner College recently made waves within the community as it celebrated Italian Heritage Month by hosting its 18th annual Scholarship Dinner Gala in Nicotra’s Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn on September 28. The event's resounding success not only broke attendance records – bringing together more than 500 students, facult...
Italy's IMA Group gets tax breaks for Tonawanda expansion, looks toward further growth
Executives from Italy’s IMA Group say the quality of the Western New York workforce in production and engineering was central to the company’s decision to significantly expand its Tonawanda operations and unify its North American corporate headquarters here. And they are already looking toward additional opportunities to bring more of the global co...
When Coffee is an Art: Cinico Coffee Company Opens in Murray Hill
For Italians who miss the stylish bars they knew in Italy; for anyone here in New York that would like to try the experience of an Italian Coffee bar or for those who take their coffee seriously, Ben Hamilton and his wife Giorgia have opened Cinico Coffee Company (CCC) in Murray Hill, at 199 Madison Avenue and 35th Street with you in mind. Mr. Hami...
East Bronx History Forum to explore Woodlawn’s famous Italian Americans
The East Bronx History Forum is pleased to announce its 178th meeting to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. with an in-person presentation by Susan Olsen. The location is Woodlawn Cemetery’s Woolworth Chapel, located south of East 233rd Street on the Jerome Avenue entrance. Olsen is the director of historical services for the Woodlawn Cemet...
Final Installation at Frick Madison Reunites Masterpieces by Giorgione and Bellini
On view from November 9, 2023, through February 4, 2024. This fall and winter, visitors to Frick Madison, the temporary home of The Frick Collection, will have an unprecedented opportunity to view two Renaissance masterpieces reunited for the first time in more than four hundred years. Giorgione’s Three Philosophers, on rare loan from Vienna’s Kuns...
Italian Night at Carnegie Hall with InterHarmony’s Misha Quint, l’Appassionata, & Tommaso Benciolini on Nov 3
An exceptional evening of Italian classical music will transport audiences to the heart of Italy at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall with L’Appassionata, cellist Misha Quint, and flutist Tommaso Benciolini. For the first time ever, the InterHarmony Concert Series, presented by InterHarmony® International Music Festival and Gaspari Foundation, wi...
Il Mulino New York Partners with Longtime Winemaker Ruffino
Il Mulino New York, the iconic NYC dining destination known for its elevated Italian cuisine and elegant atmosphere announces an exclusive partnership with Ruffino. A leader in the art of winemaking, Ruffino is celebrated for exceptional craftsmanship, distinctive character, and the ability to elevate any occasion. Both Il Mulino New York and Ruffi...