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by Phil Reimer   North American cruise lines had been on a building boom until new-builds stabilized for this year and next. If it were the airline industry, you would be seeing major carriers parking their older models or selling them to emerging nations.   Not so in the cruise industry; for the most part, cruise lines keep their old...

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Whether you like food, rides, games or entertainment, organizers of the Italian American Festival said there is something for everyone at this year's edition of the popular annual event.   The five-day festival organized by the Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean kicked off Wednesday night and is expected to draw more than...

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The Clifton Arts Center presents the Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra conducted by Enrico Granafei, who is the owner of Trumpets Jazz Club in Montclair, on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public featuring Italian folk music, celebrating Italian tradition, culture and custom and honoring the Italian-American H...

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The Antonio Meucci Mainland Lodge of the Sons of Italy will honor one of its members Friday evening during a meeting and dinner at St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish Hall in Northfield, when past president Joe Valenti is presented with the 'Man of the Year" award. He will receive the New Jersey Sons of Italy Man of the Year at a special dinner in his...

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Clark Director of Recreation Ralph Bernardo received the Union County Human Relations Commission 2014 Unity Award for Achievement in Public Service at a presentation held Monday night in Union.   Bernardo was recognized for his dedication in serving the community and improving the quality of life for Clark citizens.   Read more  ...

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La Festa Italiana is coming back to Jersey City this month. The five-day festival, which runs from Aug. 13 through 17, began at Holy Rosary Church in 1902 to honor Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Rocco. Now, it's become a yearly summer staple in Downtown Jersey City.   This year, festivalgoers can enjoy live music, stand-up comedy, games...

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During my last trip to the US, thanks to my good friends Roberta and Robert DiBiase I had the opportunity to meet a wonderful Italian American woman, who is a true icon for the community in New Jersey: Gilda Rorro Baldassari. I found very interesting and important to start this new year offering our readers the story of this proud Italian personal...

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On Saturday, February 7, 2015, UNICO will present Seton Hall nursing student Stefanie DeSimone with a $2,500 scholarship at Seton Hall's basketball game at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the Bernard and Carolyn Torraco Memorial Scholarship program.   DeSimone, currently in the...

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The Center for Italian & Italian American Culture is offering a beginner's class which will run from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning April 28, at the Center located at 411 Pompton Ave. in Cedar Grove. The session lasts for eight weeks. Students will learn conversational Italian as well as be introduced to the culture of Italy. The fee...

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The Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey (ITANJ) is excited to offer again a Saturday morning webinar series due to the popularity of last year's webinars. Our webinar series provides professional development from your kitchen, with no worries about winter weather! This year we offer two Saturday morning webinars on: Saturday,...

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