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Sixteen high school juniors from public schools in New York, Los Angeles and Detroit are heading to Florence, Italy, for a fully funded, monthlong immersion in Renaissance art, history and culture — an experience that organizers describe as a potentially life-changing opportunity. The students, along with four teacher-chaperones, are this year’s re...

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The New York Mets are signing Italian pitcher Matteo Marelli, the first European amateur signing in team history. The 19-year-old right-hander was scheduled to have a signing ceremony on Saturday in Rovigo, Italy. "What I'm most proud about is the Mets are expanding their global footprint," Mets scout Rosario Chiovaro said, per the team's website....

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Italian cuisine is planting its roots in Manhattan—and it’s doing it in style. GialloZafferano, Italy’s leading food media brand, has officially opened CasaGiallo, its very first U.S.-based content house entirely dedicated to Italian food. Right in the heart of New York City, CasaGiallo is set to become a vibrant hub of culinary creativity. Th...

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She doesn’t come from mainstream pop charts, but from the stage. She doesn’t chase after traditional Italian songwriting, but the sound itself. And she doesn’t sing in English, but in a blend of Barese dialect, soul, jazz, and electronic music. Serena Brancale, a musician from Apulia with a conservatory background and a career forged in live perfor...

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Veroni, the number one Italian charcuterie brand in the U.S., celebrated its 100th anniversary with a showcase at the Summer Fancy Food Show. From June 29 to July 1, Booth #2818–2820 became a tasting destination where tradition met innovation. Veroni brought its best-selling product lines to New York, marking a century of craftsmanship, flavor, and...

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An Italian dream has come true within the walls of the Columbus Citizens Foundation. It was here—between Madison and Park Avenue—that the official opening of House of Made in Italy took place on June 29. This cultural and promotional initiative celebrates Italian identity in the United States, coinciding with the Summer Fancy Food Show, the largest...

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Surrounded by vibrant lemon trees, the scent of aged Parmigiano Reggiano and freshly sliced prosciutto in the air, guests stepping into Eataly Flatiron on June 28 were instantly transported to the heart of Italy, Emilia-Romagna.  The occasion was a special tasting event hosted in partnership with the Region of Emilia-Romagna and ALMA – The Internat...

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The St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Shrine in the Washington Heights area of Manhattan will host a three-day birthday remembrance in honor of Mother Cabrini, patroness of immigrants, whose birthday falls on July 15.  Mother Cabrini was born Maria Francesca Cabrini 175 years ago – July 15, 1850, in Sant’Angelo Lodigiano (Lombardy region), Italy. Her birt...

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Italian soccer legend Roberto Baggio made a special visit to New York City this week as a Lega Serie A Ambassador, bringing his trademark humility, inspiration, and passion for the game to the rooftops of Manhattan and the grassroots fields of the Bronx. The trip marked a meaningful return to the United States for Baggio, who famously led Italy to...

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Reaching €9 billion in agri-food exports to the United States is the goal set by Coldiretti and Filiera Italia, despite the challenges posed by tariffs and a weak dollar. The recent introduction of additional U.S. duties has significantly slowed the growth of Italian food exports to America. In the first month of implementation, exports rose by jus...

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