Italian Heritage Month: Francesco Stephano Pezzolo, AKA Ping Bodie
Better known throughout his professional baseball career as Ping Bodie, Francesco Stephano Pezzolo was a first-generation outfielder who helped pave the way for future New York Yankees’ stars like Joe DiMaggio, Tony “Push 'em up” Lazzeri, Frankie Crosetti, Phil Rizzuto, Yogi Berra, and others. Ping got his name from the “ping” noise made when his 5...
Italian heritage, faith and family fuel 'American Idol' alum Christian Guardino's passion for music
"American Idol" alum Christian Guardino's Italian upbringing is baked into his art. The Patchogue, Long Island, native's father is from Sciacca, Sicily and the influence on Christian is undeniable. He discovered what turned into his lifelong passion for music during jam sessions at family gatherings. Faith is another powerful motivation for Guardin...
Hall of fame coach Rick Pitino honored at Queens Community House fall Gala, raises over $600K
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer and St. John’s University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Rick Pitino was honored at the Queens Community House (QCH) Annual Fall Gala held on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, the event brought together business leaders, public servants, and community supporters to celebrate QCH’...
FALL 2024 - Antologia del cinema Italiano: Anthology of Italian Cinema - 4 Part Series
When: Oct 24, 2024, 6:30 PM - Where: Westchester Italian Cultural Center, 1 Generoso Pope Pl, Tuckahoe, NY 10707, USA *This is a 4 part Italian Film Study Course (October 24, November 7, November 21, December 5). Registration fee includes all four films/classes, Tasting of regional foods, wine and coffee. Classes MAY NOT be purchased separately. I...
Mario Gabelli Bids for Berlusconi Family’s Monza Soccer Team
Money manager Mario Gabelli made an offer for the last Italian football club still owned the Berlusconi family. Gabelli, who runs GAMCO Investors Inc., bid for AC Monza, valuing the team as much as €60 million ($66 million), according to people familiar with the matter. The offer expires early next week, the people said. The Berlusconi family holdi...
Casa Belvedere to host 13th annual Fall Festival & Italian Exotic Car Show
The 13th Annual Fall Festival & Italian Exotic Car Show will be staged at Casa Belvedere on Saturday, Oct. 12 from noon to 6 p.m., and on Sunday, Oct. 13 from noon until 5 p.m. As in past years, the popular event celebrates all things Italian, with a focus on exotic Italian cars. Proceeds will underwrite the Italian Cultural Foundation’s arts, educ...
The Artistry of John Monteleone and Singer Mafalda Minnozzi at Casa Italiana
Italian jazz singer Mafalda Minnozzi returns to NYU Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimó on Monday, September 30 at 6:30 pm for a multimedia evening of song and cinema centered around the life and art of the legendary luthier John Monteleone. A special director’s cut of John Monteleone – The Chisels Are Calling will make its debut, followed by a panel feat...
How baseball coach Don Landolphi came to help visually-impaired athletes
Luck? Perhaps. Fate? Maybe. More like divine intervention — at least for Don Landolphi. “I was watching a baseball team practice back in ’06 or ’07 while I was in Italy, coaching the top Italian team,” the Hall of Fame former baseball coach at Brooklyn College told the Brooklyn Eagle last week. “I realized,” he continued, “the gentleman instructing...
New York welcomes Italian Sports Day in the World
It was announced on September 13, 2024 by the Vice-Premier and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani and the Minister for Sports and Youth Andrea Abodi at the official launch of Italian Sports Day in the World in Rome. Sport is an extraordinary vehicle for Italy on the international level, not only for the value...
Celebrating the Senses: Pavarotti & Arcilesi: A One Night Exhibit of Music and Visual Art
Saturday October 12th, 2024; 6:00 to 9:00 PM. 116 Duane Street, New York, NY 10007. In tribute to Pavarotti on his birthday, AHA Fine Art presents an audio and visual exhibition fusing evocative arias by one of the greatest tenors of all time, Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007), with drawings and paintings by renowned artist, professor and New York City...
Marco Mazzieri selected as IABF Ambassador Award honoree
It’s with great pride that the Italian American Baseball Foundation names Marco Mazzieri as an IABF Ambassador Award honoree. He will be recognized at the 2024 IABF Gala at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx. Mazzieri, who is running in an election to be President of the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball, managed Team Italy at the World Baseball...
Opera Italiana Is In The Air to Perform in New York City’s Central Park
Opera Italiana is in the Air, led by renowned Music Director Alvise Casellati is to host an outdoor concert at the Naumberg Bandshell in New York City’s Central Park this Tuesday, September 24th starting at 6:00pm until 7:30pm. This special event is offered for free to the public with no tickets required and the Master of Ceremonies for the event w...