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The Italian Cultural Society of Long Beach Island will take people on a virtual tour of ancient and modern Rome on Monday, May 9 at 6 p.m. when it presents "Rome: City of God(s), City of Man" at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City.   Guest lecturer Christopher Bellitto, associate professor of history at Kean...

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by Bill Ervolino   5 p.m. Saturday, NJTV; 6:30 p.m. Saturday, WNET/Channel 13 Does the world really need another television show about Italian food?   Chef and lifelong New Jersey resident Vic Rallo believes it does. Rallo, who grew up in Franklin Lakes — his parents owned the celebrated Molly's Fish Market (now Portobello) in Oaklan...

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Anthony Caramanno, born and bred in Staten Island, is the only Italian-American to ever win 3 NY Daily News Golden Gloves Championship. After proving his worth in the east coast's premiere amateur tournament, the 23 year old super-bantamweight is ready to step into the paid ranks, making his pro debut Saturday, January 25th at the Golden Nugget At...

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Sons of Italy Lodge #2561 Annual Golf Outing was held at Knoll Country Club West, on Thursday, July 10. The event was attended by 120 golfers and raised money to support the many charities the SOI donates to.   The Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 recently donated to the Parsippany Food Pantry, The Valerie Fund, Arthritis Foundation and many others....

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The Italian-American Civic Club held its 22nd annual Memorial Golf Tournament Wednesday. The annual event honors the memories of deceased members of the Italian-American Civic Club and raises funds for various local charities including the Bridgeton High School Athletic Department, Cumberland Regional High School Athletic Department, Bridgeton Mid...

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2015 Grand Marshal: Vincent Micco is the grand marshal of this year's Columbus Day parade. Vincent Micco served two yearlong tours of duty in Iraq conducting intelligence operations with the U.S. Army. In his most recent deployment he led a counterintelligence team of special agents covering the entire southern portion of Iraq, which soug...

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The NJ Italian Heritage Commission's lesson plans allows teachers throughout the state to incorporate Italian culture in their curriculum. Join us for a presentation at Ocean County College that will feature testimonials from administrators, teachers, and even students to the effectiveness of the Curriculum.   Attendees will learn how to int...

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The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will hold an Italian enrichment summer camp in Marlboro. The camp will be held at the Old Brick Reformed Church, Route 520, from Aug. 3- 14. The camp will run Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and will accept children between the ages of 5 and 14.   Cheryl Scuorzo, the p...

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The Cake Boss has claimed a piece of sweet-tooth territory in Times Square.Buddy Valastro of TLC's "Cake Boss" appeared for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially celebrate the opening of the Times Square Cake Boss Cafe.The 36-year-old Italian-American and fourth-generation baker welcomed customers like they were a part of "la famiglia," with a ki...

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Everyone will be "Italian for a Day" at the Cedar Grove UNICO's La Festa Italiana, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 27-29. The Italian-American service organization will kick off a new year of activities with the festival. There will be free live entertainment, rides and other activities, as well as Italian food, beer and wine. Tickets will be sol...

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