How Tommy DeVito is bringing ‘Italian swagger’ to Patriots QB room
Tommy DeVito has only been in Foxborough a week, but he’s already a welcome addition to the Patriots quarterback room. Endearingly nicknamed “Tommy Cutlets” thanks to his Italian heritage as a Giant, DeVito famously lived with his mother in New Jersey as he galvanized New York to a three-game winning streak — one at New England’s expense — late in...
Patriots claim QB Tommy DeVito on waivers
The Patriots have made a pair of waiver claims, picking up a new quarterback. New England has been awarded former Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito and former Rams defensive back Charles Woods. DeVito, 27, is now set to be New England’s third quarterback behind starter Drake Maye and backup Joshua Dobbs. Having entered the league as an undrafted fr...
East Haven (CT) To Celebrate 'Neapolitan Night' Sunday On The Town Green
Sunday, the East Haven Town Green will come alive with the sounds of Italy for Neapolitan Night. The evening will feature performances by local favorite Tony V and New York’s own Italian American Idol, Jackie DiMaggio, as they join forces to perform beloved Neapolitan music and timeless standards. This 6 p.m. free concert "promises a memorable e...
Boston Celtics sign Italian American coach Joe Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension
Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens has said throughout the offseason that that team wanted Joe Mazzulla to be its coach for a long time. It made that more than a proclamation Friday, announcing it has signed Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension. Length and details of the new deal were not released. In a statement, Mazzulla called his new...
Diana Taurasi docuseries premiere provides inside look at career of former UConn, WNBA great
On Monday night, in downtown Manhattan, in front of a theater of about 100 people, Diana Taurasi answered the question on everybody’s mind: What now? What does the greatest women’s basketball player of all time do in retirement? The Italian American UConn women’s basketball legend answered in the most Taurasi way, simple and straight to the point. ...
Berkshire Opera Festival presents La Traviata
On the BOF mainstage this anniversary year is a new production of Giuseppe Verdi’s LA TRAVIATA, the timeless tale of love and sacrifice that has become one of the most beloved operas of all time. Violetta lives a life of decadence and grandeur until she finds true love for the first time with Alfredo. They leave high society for a life in the count...
Italian Festival Returning To Mount Carmel Society Grounds In Enfield For 99th Year
Just a year shy of its milestone 100th anniversary, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society Italian Festival is returning to the Society grounds on Park Avenue next weekend. This year's feast is slated for Aug. 1 and 2 from 5-11 pm., and Aug. 4 from 5-10 p.m. Admission is just $3, with children under 12 free. The annual gathering of family and friends...
Jay Pandolfo signs multiyear extension to remain men’s hockey coach at Boston University
Jay Pandolfo’s name had been bandied about earlier this offseason as eight NHL franchises, including the Bruins, searched for new head coaches. But the Boston University men’s hockey coach, who played four seasons with the Terriers before signing with the New Jersey Devils in 1996, doesn’t appear eager to leave BU any time soon. Already under contr...
Danbury San Gennaro Festival Returns Aug. 20 With New Grand Marshal
The Feast of San Gennaro will return to downtown Danbury for its fourth annual celebration from Aug. 20–24, featuring food, music, fireworks, and cultural festivities centered on Italian heritage. Organizers have named Antonia “Tonina” Chieffalo as the 2025 Grand Marshal. A longtime Danbury resident and member of the Amerigo Vespucci Lodge for 60 y...
Feast Season in the North End
Summer in Boston’s oldest neighborhood means one thing—it’s time to celebrate Italian-style with the various feasts and processions that take over the area’s ancient, cobblestoned streets. Brought to these shores decades ago by the waves of Italian immigrants that populated the North End beginning in the early 20th century, these religious festival...
A New Film Captures the Unconventional Ascent of Italian Artist Isabella Ducrot
Two upcoming screenings in the United States — July 10 at Manhattan’s Roxy Cinema and July 30 at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center — will spotlight one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Italian art. Hold Tight Missy! Isabella Ducrot Unlimited, the international title of Tenga duro signorina!, directed by Monica Stambrini, is not just...
Your Best Summer Experience Isn’t By Car, It’s on a Gondola in Rhode Island
Summer in the Ocean State is the best time of the year. While we can certainly take a road trip to one of our incredible beaches, that's not the only summer experience we can have. Growing up in Rhode Island, I often loved spending time at Waterplace Park, where I could take a walk along the Woonasquatucket River while taking in the water and city...