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As the star of such unforgettable films as Blue Velvet and Death Becomes Her, Isabella Rossellini has been stunning audiences with her talent and beauty for decades. Now, at 73, the actress and model is embracing the “freedom” that comes with age…and looking every bit as gorgeous as ever in the process, as a recent video proved. Rossellini took to...

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When Anthony Rondello ’19 first set foot on Hofstra’s campus in 1963, he never imagined his journey to earning a degree would span more than five decades. “No one in my family had gone to college,” Rondello shared. “I come from a blue-collar family, a grandchild of immigrants. My parents had the foresight to know that education was the key.” Rondel...

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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...

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This summer, Lavazza brings its iconic La Dolce Vita lifestyle to the Hamptons through a new three-year partnership with the Montauk Yacht Club, a historic East End destination known for its elevated coastal hospitality. This collaboration marks an important milestone for Lavazza’s growing presence in the foodservice and hospitality space, aligning...

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Rome wasn’t built in a day, either. New York’s “Italian American of the Year” has big aspirations to spotlight the powerful paesans who have been the nation’s backbone for generations: a Smithsonian museum dedicated to culture Italiano. “It’s not about the Sunday sauce,” Chris Vaccaro, founder of the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island...

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Serafina Restaurant Group is thrilled to announce its expansion to Long Island City, marking the brand's first New York City location in a different borough. Founders Fabio Granato and Vittorio Assaf are excited to bring Serafina's signature Italian flavors to this vibrant, dynamic, and rapidly growing neighborhood, just a bridge away from the hear...

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The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island seeks a 2025 summer intern. All applicants should email a cover letter of interest to italianamericanlongisland@gmail.com. This is an unpaid internship, but ITA-LI leadership will sign off on possible college credit opportunities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Summer Intern(s) to s...

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People came to enjoy tasty food and nice weather in Lindenhurst on Sunday for the Town of Babylon's Italian Food Festival. Families and friends enjoyed Italian classics like pizza, sausage and peppers and other delicacies. It took place outside of Babylon Town Hall in Lindenhurst. “Great way to promote Italian culture. We have a presentation inside...

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Long Island Concert Orchestra presents the World Premiere of Rossini Perduto on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:30pm at The Theater at St. John, 150 E. 76th Street, NYC. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at https://liconcertorchestra.org/events/rossini-perduto, by phone at 877-444-4488, or in person at the door. With music by award-winning Ne...

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Dominick’s Italian-American Deli celebrated its 30th anniversary in New Hyde Park this February, marking three decades of serving some of Long Island’s most beloved chicken fingers and classic deli dishes. “I started those chicken fingers about 28 years ago,” said Dominick Grosso, the deli’s founder. “People come in every day from all over Long Isl...

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