Tony Danza pays tribute to special Sinatra relationship at The Vogel (NJ)
Growing up Italian in Brooklyn, it’s no surprise Tony Danza was a fan of Frank Sinatra. His mother turned him on to the crooner when he was 8 years old. “She was an original bobbysoxer,” he said. “My mom was enthralled by him and so was I. The way he interprets a song – nobody else can do it like that.” With a long career in television and movies,...
Join OSDIA in supporting Palisades wildfire relief efforts
The Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) and the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) have launched a fundraising campaign to support those affected by the recent wildfires in and around the greater Los Angeles area. Under the leadership of SIF President Comm. Joseph Sciame and OSDIA National President/SIF Chairman Michael G. Polo, we inv...
Speed mentoring at the Italian Embassy in Washington to celebrate the international day of women and girls in science
On February 13 the Embassy of Italy in Washington hosted Meet Your Woman In Science, a mentoring event celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science promoted by the UN. “When the Embassy launched the Week of Women and Girls in Science two years ago, our goal was to raise awareness and advocate for more equitable access for women i...
4 Board Games That Promote a Positive Image of Italy
Board games aren’t the sort of entertainment people tend to get up in arms about — but in Italy, certain themes are never child’s play. When the board game La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War hit the Italian market last month, it sparked outrage. Launched by a German company, the game comes in packaging illustrated with the requisite “postcard Italy”...
The Price of Children: A Book Presentation by Maria Laurino
The Price of Children is the never-told story of how the Vatican and the American Catholic Church sent nearly 4000 children of unwed Italian mothers to the United States for adoption between 1950 to 1970, falsely labeling them “war orphans” then later “orphans.” With the religious stigma of unwed motherhood turning families against daughters, and a...
Visiting St. Paul Outside the Walls: Rome’s Hidden Basilica
Rome is on a lot of people’s minds this year. That’s because 2025 is a Jubilee year, a Holy Year for Catholics that takes place every quarter of a century. Millions of Catholics from every corner of the planet will be making a pilgrimage to the Eternal City (and, of course, Vatican City) to show their devotion and piety. One of the Jubilee traditio...
Spennato’s Italian Ristorante: New location, same great food | Local Flavor
I have to admit: I was a little worried. My wife, Susie, and I always liked going to Spennato’s Italian Ristorante at the old location on Northfield Road. The food was great, the atmosphere was pleasant and the address was convenient for grabbing a meal before a concert at MGM Northfield Park. But we hadn’t tried the new location at 9415 Olde Eight...
Shooting kicks off on The Secrets of Milan, for docufilm series that will chronicle the cities history and art
Shooting has begun in Milan on I segreti di Milano, the first episode of the docufilm series Memorie Italiane, directed by Alfio D’Agata and produced by Cine 1 Italia in collaboration with Rai Documentari. Filming will take place in some of the city’s most fascinating historic locations, including Taverna Moriggi, and the series will be hosted by w...
In Defense of Alfa Romeo, a Brand I Don't Want To See Leave North America
Stellantis is in a bothersome spot at the moment. Anyone who's been paying even an iota of attention could've told you that. We need not re-hash the reasons why for the umpteenth time. But what it means is more than a few brands under this massive multi-national corporate umbrella could potentially be on the chopping block in the near future. Say w...
Grupariata, Calabria's unique red focaccia
Bread has a central role in Italian cuisine, with each region proudly promoting its own distinct varieties, textures, and flavors. The delicious and humble focaccia is the same: from the soft and fluffy focaccia barese, topped with cherry tomatoes and olives, to the richly layered sfincione siciliano, often considered a cross between focaccia and p...
Accademia Italiana della Cucina Introduced Apericena at C. Di Palo
The winning recipe that has led Di Palo to reach the 100-year milestone lies in the family. Each member has contributed for five generations to carry on and expand the tradition of the food market in the heart of Little Italy. The latest product is the C. Di Palo wine bar at 151 Mott Street, where Accademia Italiana della Cucina of New York has dec...
Italian Agri-Food Districts Exports Soar to €21B
Italy’s agri-food districts have sustained robust export growth, with sales surpassing €21 billion in the first nine months of 2024—up 7.7% year-on-year at current prices. According to the latest report from Intesa Sanpaolo’s Research Department, the sector’s performance aligns with overall Italian agri-food export growth (+8.2%), with districts ac...