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On Sunday, May 29, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO will be hosting a dinner and comedy show starring Vic Dibitetto.   Vic is one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the country, has a huge following on FaceBook, and was recently featured in Kevin James' movie Mall Cop: Blart 2. The event will be held at the Scotch Plains Ita...

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The city's 23rd annual Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12. Both events will celebrate Sea Isle's Italian heritage. They are sponsored by Mayor Leonard Desiderio and his family.   The Columbus Day Parade will begin at 2 p.m. in front of the Sea Isle City Italian American Club on JFK Boulevard (adjac...

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The Knights of Columbus Council #2572, a non-profit organization, proudly presents The 20th Annual "Original" Italian American Festival Friday, June 27, through Sunday, June 29, 2014.   This traditional Italian American festival features free live entertainment, dancing, celebrity appearances, as well as food and craft vendors. Our 2014 spec...

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Like so many of his colleagues, David Levecchia, executive chef of Trattoria Figaro, found his way into his profession long before he realized it.   He was an avid visitor to his family's kitchen, watching, learning, taking it all in. "I didn't exactly plan it, but I was constantly observing," said Levecchia of his childhood.   R...

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Although state Sen. Barbara Buono isn't facing a stiff primary challenge as she seeks the Democratic nomination for governor, the last thing she wants is controversy.   The Italian-American Police Society of New Jersey was set to honor Buono as "Woman of the Year" two weekends ago. But The Auditor hears the senator's campaign staff apparentl...

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Attribute to Joseph V. Del Raso, Esq., National Italian American Foundation Chairman (NIAF)   "On behalf of the National Italian American Foundation Board of Directors, we send our warmest congratulations to New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa on his appointment to serve as the interim replacement for U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg,...

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By Jason Koestenblatt Piattino is located in the Kings shopping center in Mendham. Can you smell the aroma? The scent of new age Italian cuisine is coming to Mendham, offering everything from Neapolitan pizzas to prosciutto-wrapped meatballs and every pasta in between.   Piattino, located in the Kings shopping plaza on Main Street, wi...

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by Michelle Brunetti   The 140th Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival opened Monday night on the fairgrounds off Third Street. Billed as "the longest-running Italian festival in the U.S.," it is run by the independent nonprofit Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society. The society's all-male membership is limited to 50 and is open only to descendan...

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It is a sure sign that summer is coming when DiCosmo Italian Ice opens its doors for the season. The little, green house with the big reputation opened its doors for its101st year, May 9, featuring their homemade coconut ice with more flavors to come.   The family owned business has been making Italian ices at the same location, the corner...

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Few people change the history of the world. Christopher Columbus was surely among those who did. I am dismayed to learn that your organization may dismiss his national holiday, Columbus Day.   I serve as a Consular Correspondent for Italy in New Jersey and as Chair of the Curriculum Development Committee of the New Jersey Italian Heritage Co...

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