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By David Ddanzis   The Sparta chapter of UNICO — the country's largest Italian-American service organization — will unveil a monument in honor of Christopher Columbus Monday morning at Dykstra Park. "We've been trying to do this for many years and it's finally becoming a reality," said Ken Carafello, Sparta UNICO president.   "It...

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by Cheryl Makin   It was to Mancini Pizza that Jax headed, straight from the airport the day after the "American Idol" finale. Missing her favorite pizza, Jax and her family had dinner together that night. Less than a week later, on May 19, an early-morning fire shuttered Mancini Pizza.   The news spread fast on social media with...

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Recently the Hamilton Township Public Library in Mercer County was the recipient of a donation of over one hundred books and other publications, written in Italian, donated by Cav. Mario A. Marano of Toms River, NJ. Hamilton Township and Mercer County have a large population of Italians and Italian Americans. The books are mostly text books coverin...

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The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey congratulate this year's worthy recipients. Each year we present 10 $1000 scholarships to college bound High School Seniors in memory of Law Enforcement officers who lost their lives while in the LE Community. This year's winners are below.   Matthew Bernardo – Nutley High School - Troop...

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È durata poco meno di due ore l'audizione che il Vice Ministro degli Esteri Marta Dassù ha svolto in Senato. Chiamata a riferire sulla riorganizzazione consolare, Dassù ha illustrato quella che ha chiamato la "filosofia del riorientamento" della Farnesina.   L'audizione, inizialmente prevista insieme alla Commissione Esteri della Camera, si...

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The Gloucester County Italian Heritage Commission announced Judge Samuel G. DeSimone is its choice for 2015 Italian-American Citizen of the Year. The commission selected DeSimone in recognition of his service a Superior Court hudge and for his numerous contributions to the people and communities of South Jersey.   The son of immigrants from...

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The Clark chapter of UNICO, a local Italian-American service organization, recently held its annual "New Year Kick-off" meeting. Best known for its annual Columbus Day weekend carnival and Italian-American feast, the organization underwrites numerous activities in Clark, funds an annual scholarship, and provides social and entertainment activi...

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The year was 1931, the country was in the worst economic depression of its 155 years. The great immigration was over, but many Italians still struggled and strove to make the lives of their families better. Those that had jobs worked hard for little pay and, if they felt fortune if they were able to work long hours. Italian Americans – often first...

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By Whitney Ullman/NJ.com   Fans from across the country made their way to Atlantic City to see New Jersey's Bad Boy Mike Marino do his famous comedy routine at the Borgata. All political correctness was thrown out the window, as the sold-out venue was filled with groupies eager to hear Marino's routine which includes references to hit-men an...

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On Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 11:30 a.m., at Holy Face Monastery, 1697 Route 3, Clifton, New Jersey, there will be celebrated a Solemn High Mass with Gregorian chant in honor of Our Lady of Sacro Monte of Novi Velia, Salerno.   Following Mass there will be a grand procession on the monastery grounds with the statue of Our Lady, her canopy an...

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