Migrant discrimination can be overcome, says ‘Cabrini’ film star Cristiana Dell’Anna
The screening at the UN of the stunning new film, Cabrini, portraying the hardships faced by vulnerable migrants moving to New York City at the turn of the last century, provides a timely reminder that there’s still much that needs to be done to help vulnerable people on the move everywhere today. That’s the message from the star of the film, Crist...
Celebrating Italian Excellence: The Second Edition of the Italian Reputation Award in New York
The award ceremony for the second edition of the Italian Reputation Award will take place on January 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York. This prestigious honor is granted to individuals who have demonstrated consistent and innovative contributions across various sectors, promoting Italy globally and strengthening its...
MLB: Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola: Finding Success Beyond the Diamond
The Yankees star, Yogi Berra, and one of his best pals, Joe Garagiola, had a special off-season gig, especially during the holiday season when baseball wasn't keeping them busy in the MLB. Berra and Garagiola grew up in a working-class Italian-American neighborhood in St. Louis, where they honed their sports skills on a vacant lot on Elizabeth Aven...
‘Serie A Calcio in the community’ program bolstered by Street Soccer USA partnership renewal
Lega Serie A USA announced the renewal of its community partnership with Street Soccer USA, a non-profit organization that fights poverty and strengthens communities through soccer across the US. The partnership serves as a cornerstone for ‘Serie A Calcio in the Community’, a program dedicated to fostering positive social impact and empowering youn...
The Prompt: the Italian award-winning film shows how our AI stories matter
Francesco Frisari’s innovative short film “The Prompt” is making waves in the international festival circuit, garnering prestigious recognition including the Best AI Film Award at the New York Shorts International Film Festival and an Official Selection at the renowned Turin Film Festival (42TFF). The 14-minute experimental animation film, which cl...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 352 Breka a leg with the Belmont Italian American Playhouse!
Picture this: a bustling weekend at Villa Roma in the Catskills, surrounded by the irresistible aroma of traditional Capuzzelle, a dish steeped in Italian American heritage and memories. That’s where our journey begins, as we savor this rare delicacy made from a sheep’s head, reflecting on its enduring cultural significance and the resilience that...
RIP, TONY: Noto, former Brooklyn Italians coach, passes away
Tony Noto, whose success as a local soccer coach was bypassed only by his passion for the beautiful game, has passed away. He was 70 years old. Noto was a head coach or assistant coach with several teams in the metropolitan area over several decades. He was an assistant under Mike Rybak when the Brooklyn Italians captured the 1991 Lamar Hunt U.S. O...
Steve Schirripa Says the ‘Close Knit’ Blue Bloods Cast ‘Treated Me Like One of Them’ from Day 1
Steve Schirripa was welcomed to Blue Bloods like family. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the actor, 67, opens up about how the cast of the CBS show treated him when he joined the series in 2015 to portray Detective Anthony Abetemarco. "It was a very close-knit group, really, a nice group of people," Schirripa says. "I didn't know anyone, so...
Robert De Niro Secures the Future of Vertical Filmmaking in New York
In the heart of Astoria, in Queens, stands the world’s first vertical film studio: Wildflower Studios. This groundbreaking project, spearheaded by actor Robert De Niro and his son Raphael, symbolizes a new era for filmmaking in the Big Apple. Conceived in 2019 and now completed, the space aims to redefine global industry standards. With a film ind...
Accademia Verdiana del Teatro Regio di Parma Announces New York Program
The Accademia Verdiana del Teatro Regio di Parma is set to hold a course in New York from Jan. 13 to 17, 2025. The course is supported by International Friends of Festival Verdi, Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, and Fondazione Prof. Roberto Massini ETS and will allow 10 young singers who were selected to take intensive courses with a scholarship of $5...
Anthony Rodia to Bring Laughter to Westhampton Beach (NY) on New Year’s Eve
The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is thrilled to welcome comedian Anthony Rodia for a one-night-only performance on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Start your New Year’s Eve celebration with an evening of non-stop laughter as Rodia delivers his signature brand of relatable, high-energy humor. Anthony Rodia has taken the comedy w...
MoMA Celebrates Marcello Mastroianni With Retrospective of the Italian Actor’s Films
In honor of what would have been the prized actor Marcello Mastroianni’s 100th birthday, his daughter Chiara kicked off a retrospective of his work at the Museum of Modern Art Thursday night. The Italian actor, who was born Sept. 26, 1924, died Dec. 19, 1996, at the age of 72. Running through Jan. 5, “Marcello and Chiara Mastroianni, A Family Affai...