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Thursday September 25 2025 - IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. On February 6, 2026, the Olympic flame will light up Milan’s San Siro Stadium, kicking off the 25th edition of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games™.   The Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy, in collaboration with the RSI Study Center and the ...

The summer came alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Italy as the Galbani Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival marked its milestone 50th anniversary. What began as a small neighborhood gathering decades ago has grown into one of the largest celebrations of Italian American culture in the country, drawing tens of thousands of attendees over th...

The Island’s BIGGEST ITALIAN FEAST IS BACK!  Join Catholic Charities of Staten Island Columbus Day Weekend Friday, October 10th thru Monday, October 13th for the borough’s biggest celebration including: Rides, Games, Live musical performances on stage, Beer and sangria gardens, Vendors, and of course some of the best food around. PLUS THIS YEAR WE...

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Mario Andretti - international racing legend, proud Italian American, and cultural icon - will be honored at Casa Belvedere’s 15th Anniversary Gala on Friday, October 3, 2025 with the Cavaliere Award for Iconic Excellence. This distinguished tribute celebrates Mr. Andretti's lifetime of groundbreaking achieve...

The 63rd New York Film Festival (NYFF63), running from September 26 to October 13 at Lincoln Center, reaffirms its position as one of the world’s most prestigious showcases for international cinema. This year’s program features 34 films in the Main Slate and a rich Currents section presenting 16 features and 24 shorts from 28 countries.  Opening th...

Tommy DeVito’s time with the New York Giants may be over, after they released the fan favorite quarterback Tuesday as part of a series of moves to set their initial 53-man roster. Returning on the practice squad is a possibility, though DeVito could draw interest from teams around the NFL for a third-string role, given his experience. Now 27, he ha...

Dorothy Gale famously said that “there’s no place like home.” But Lady Gaga put it a bit more succinctly on Friday (Aug. 22) night: “I’M HOME, NEW YORK CITY!!“ Mother Monster touched down in New York City on Friday for her first live performance there in just over three years since she took MetLife Stadium by storm with The Chromatica Ball in 2022....

Lavazza is getting ready to serve tennis fans their coffee fix as the Italian brand has been named the official coffee sponsor for the 2025 U.S. Open. The star-studded annual tennis event, held at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, is a major event for the Queens borough as visitors from all over the world get ready...

The Federation of Italian Amer­ican Organizations of Queens presents its Italian Nights, a weekly series at Athens Square Park (30th Street and 30th Ave, Astoria) on Wednesdays, from 7-9 PM. On Wednesday, August 6, the series starred Francesca Cavaliere singing old time hits, presented by Blue Brick Real Estate. The series continues tonight, August...

When Chappaqua-based public relations executive John Cirillo was a student at Fordham University in the Bronx, he broadcast the school’s games over its WFUV radio – whose alumni have included Vince Scully, “the voice of the Dodgers”; Mike Breen, “the voice of the Knicks”; and Michael Kay, “the voice of the Yankees” – with an eye to a career behind...

When: Thu, Sep 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Where: North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W Shore Rd (Lot 2) , Port Washington, NY, 11050 The John Michael Marino Lodge Italian festival is once again offering people the chance to transition out of summer, going from hot dogs and hamburgers to authentic Italian cuisine and other festival treats. The festival, which...

The Feast of St. Rocco in Glen Cove marked its 50th anniversary from July 24 to 27, 2025, drawing record-breaking crowds of more than 30,000 visitors to the Church of St. Rocco. The four-day celebration featured homemade Italian cuisine prepared by longtime community volunteers, lively musical performances, carnival rides by Newton Shows, and a tra...