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But Tina is a survivor. She is able to forgive those who took so much away from her, and her spirit triumphs over adversity. As she grows older, she struggles to keep the harsh realities of World War II and abandonment at a distance through her sense of humor, imagination and determination.   At age 15 fate intervenes again, and to gain pass...

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The Schuyler County Italian-American Festival is celebrating its 35th year from Friday through Sunday at Clute Park in Watkins Glen.   Anthony J. Specchio Jr. will be honored as grand marshal of Saturday's parade. Specchio of Watkins Glen recently was recognized as a "living symbol of patriotism and honor" when he was inducted into the New Y...

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An annual luncheon gala includes: Silent and Live Auctions, a raffle and presentations of awards to honorees. This year's event will honor: Maria Fiorini Ramirez, President and CEO, MFR, Inc.; and Gerard LaRocca, a Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer, Americas at Barclay's. The event benefits "I Nostri Bambini" - children of Italian-...

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di Filomena Fuduli Sorrentino   We have a challenge in front of us: That of keeping our Italian culture alive in American schools. Is it possible? Yes!- Natalia Quintavalle, Consul General of Italy. (Abbiamo una sfida di fronte a noi: Quello di mantenere la nostra cultura italiana viva nelle scuole americane. È possibile? Sì! – Natalia Quint...

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Sostenere lo sviluppo delle imprese Italiane nella filiera legno-arredo; promuovere negli USA il gusto dell'Abitare Italiano; incontrare gli imprenditori del legno e dell'arredo Italiano per sostenere il desiderio di fare impresa; creare opportunità di business; sviluppare la capacità di rispondere al mercato che cambia.   Sono questi i prin...

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by Danielle Sanzone   If you enjoy food from around the world, you won't want to miss the TASTES of the World, the 2nd Annual International food tasting festival on Thursday. March 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year's event at the WAMC Linda will honor Prof. Philip J. DiNovo, a former SUNY professor who for 32 years has volunteered h...

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Friday, June 5, 2015 at 7:00pm Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place - Tuckahoe, NY 10707 The remarkable documentary, A Time to Remember, follows 22 Italian-American singers who never forgot their native roots as they rose to stardom in America. The documentary explores the significance and impact of having an Italian...

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by Kurtis Larson   Andrea Pirlo's first match in Major League Soccer could come against Toronto FC.The New York Daily News reported Sunday night that New York City FC has inked the Italian midfielder.   Despite having a year left on his contract with Serie A powerhouse Juventus, the 36-year-old World Cup-winner has reportedly agreed t...

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Singers Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble were discovered when the three singers appeared individually on Italy's televised singing competition – "Ti lascio una canzone." The show's creator/producer Roberto Cenci had the lads perform as a trio during the program's fourth episode, thus launching the group's career. Now Il Vol...

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On Monday, October 12, 2015, New York City will celebrate Italian-American heritage with more than 40,000 participants and over one million spectators for New York City's 71st Annual Columbus Day Celebration and Parade. The Parade will run north up Fifth Avenue, from 47th to 72nd Street from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM- led by Grand Marshal Alberto Cribior...

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