John DeCicco is special honoree at Westchester County Italian Heritage Festival on Sunday
Come celebrate Italian culture and special honoree, John DeCicco of DeCicco’s & Sons Supermarkets, at the Italian Heritage Festival on Sunday, July 21, from noon to 6 p.m. at “Kensico Dam Piazza” in Valhalla. County Executive George Latimer said, “Italians have a rich heritage and are extremely passionate about their art, history, religion, cuisine...
Russo Brothers' Citadel Franchise Expands With New Series, Teaser and Premiere Date Revealed
Prime Video has unveiled the next installment in the Russo Brothers' Citadel franchise. Titled Citadel: Diana, the new series will star Matilda De Angelis as undercover Citadel agent, Diana Cavalieri. The streamer unveiled the Citadel spinoff during a gala evening presentation of its Italian slate held in the palatial Villa Miani on a hill overlook...
IABF makes global impact with Italian Baseball development programs, returns from transformational trip to Castiglione Della Pescaia and Parma
A contingent of leaders from the Italian American Baseball Foundation traveled to Italy for several youth baseball clinics and transformational meetings, further extending the organization’s impact, growth, and potential abroad. As a board trustee of IABF, I chronicled the journey with video and images on social media throughout the week. This is...
Sicilian food truck Bedda Matri finds permanent home in Rountree (MO)
The owners of Bedda Matri, a food truck featuring Sicilian street food, have parked a brand new trailer permanently in the heart of Springfield’s Rountree neighborhood. The move marks a business shift — and a significant investment — for the relatively new food truck owners, Alessandro De Luca and Jennifer Morris. They also run Italian Kitchen, a S...
Two Italian women win European math oscar
For Cristiana De Filippis, work is a passion, and Maria Colombo casually reconciles her theoretical analyses of fluid behavior with her private life in which she has just become a mother for the fourth time: they are the two Italian winners of the most important European prize for mathematics, awarded by the European Mathematical Society, a veritab...
Dr. Jill Biden Delivers Heritage Address at Dinner Hosted by Basil Russo and ISDA Celebrating Italian American Women’s Contributions to Our Country
Our nation’s first Italian American First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, spoke at ISDA’s annual banquet in downtown Pittsburgh on July 13, 2024, to share her ancestors’ story. The event was part of ISDA’s ongoing mission to celebrate women in leadership while offering a platform to major figures on both sides of the aisle who seek to promote and honor the I...
Italian PM Meloni sends condolences to family of 'hero' firefighter who was killed at Trump rally
Another world leader has joined in on sending condolences to the family of Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter Corey Comperartore, who was killed while shielding his wife and daughter from gunfire at former President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday. "Corey Comperatore had just turned 50, he was a former fire chief, an Italian American of Calabrian...
This Underrated Mountain Pass Is One Of The Most Awe-Inspiring Drives In Italy
From spectacular mountain ranges to charming coastal towns on the Italian Riviera and magnificent lakes like Como, Maggiore, and Garda, northern Italy offers so much for travelers to explore. A great way to do this is on an epic road trip through the stunning countryside, away from chaotic urban areas, which can be teeming with tourists during the...
Luigi Gallo Is Bringing Italy to NYC With His Restaurant NA Slice — Inside the Amazing and Delicious Hotspot
In the heart of Greenwich Village is NA Slice, an Italian restaurant that will transport you to Italy immediately. "NA Slice aims to bring an authentic Italian culinary experience to New York City, focusing on traditional pizza recipes and high-quality ingredients. As an exporter of Italian food abroad, I've had the opportunity to understand how mu...
College of Ag Sciences students explore Italian viticulture with alumni support
Abby Kaelin, raised on a fruit and vegetable farm in Butler, always has been passionate about specialty crops. As an agribusiness management major in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Kaelin eagerly enrolled in a course on the science and business of winemaking, which included a two-week excursion to Italy. “My family doesn’t grow grap...
Why Should You Study Italian in Florida?
Florida offers more than beautiful beaches and bustling cities — it is a gateway to a world of art, history and vibrant traditions deeply rooted in Italian heritage. Florida’s thriving appreciation for Italian culture makes it an ideal location for language learners. Studying the Italian language in Florida can lead to fluency and a deeper connecti...
Cembra Valley, what to see: 10 places among villages and forests
The Val di Cembra, in Trentino-Alto Adige, is a valley characterized by breathtaking landscapes and a remarkable winemaking tradition marked by grape terraces that rise up to 900 m above sea level. The grapes grown include mainly Müller-Thurgau and Chardonnay. The vineyards are supported by dry stone walls and represent centuries of traditional agr...