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Tony Bennett, the Astoria native and late singer who gained international fame, will soon have a street co-named after him. The city council passed a bill Wednesday that will see the intersection of 32nd Street and Ditmars Boulevard co-named Tony Bennett Place, in honor of the singer who died in July at the age of 96. Bennett, who grew up in an apa...

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Italian fashion house Prada (1913.F) has paid $425 million to buy the building on Fifth Avenue in New York which currently hosts its store, the company said on Wednesday. Prada, which has been leasing its five-storey store at 724 Fifth Avenue since 1997, said it had paid the price in cash using internal resources. "The board believes that the prope...

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Tommy DeVito is looking to take advantage of his time in the spotlight. According to sports business reporter Darren Rovell, the New York Giants quarterback's LLC, TD, filed for trademarks for "Tommy Cutlets" and "Passing Paisano." Rovell explained that the Tommy Cutlets filing was done with the intention of selling branded chicken, pasta and pizza...

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Nestled in the heart of New York, Bar Pisellino stands as a beacon of authentic Italian excellence. This article will guide you through the many wonders of this charming establishment, highlighting its unique ambiance, signature drinks, and the overall experience it offers to visitors. A Taste of Italy in New York: Bar Pisellino captures the essenc...

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It’s the year of the Italian market restaurant, with another location of Eataly opening in Soho; Rome icon Roscioli setting up in the former Niche Niche space; and now, the Italians behind Osteria57 and Alice in the Village opening its pescetarian and vegetable-focused Travelers, Poets, and Friends today, at 457 Sixth Avenue near West 11th Street....

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Palgrave MacMillan, a leading academic publisher, has announced the release of their latest book, "Italy in the American Imagination." This timely and thought-provoking book delves into the complex relationship between Italy and the United States, exploring how Italy has been portrayed and perceived in the American imagination.Written by renowned h...

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Tina Aprea’s journey as owner of Angelo’s Little Italy in Amityville has been 53years in the making, since her dad took over the iconic Italian New York City eatery Angelo’s of Mulberry Street in 1970.  “I’ve always loved the restaurant business,” Aprea recalls. “It was always in my blood.” The story of Angelo’s could have ended for good in 2017, w...

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A bust of Italian poet Dante Alighieri has stood over the courtyard of the Newburgh Public Library for more than three decades, but it may soon be on the move. The Newburgh City Council approved a contract with Environmental Design & Research, Landscape Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services, D.P.C. for the relocation of the Dante bust....

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The Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn honored its member judges from Kings and Richmond counties at the 56th annual Judges Night, held at the Dyker Beach Golf Course on Nov. 30. The event, featuring a smorgasbord and cocktail party, was a vibrant celebration marking the start of the holiday season in the legal community. “I cannot think of...

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The last time the UFT Italian-American Heritage Committee hosted a dinner, UFT founder George Altomare and longtime Bronx district representative Patricia Filomena — both former committee chairs — were in attendance. And while both died this year, they were on the minds of all 35 members in attendance at Mario’s Restaurant in the Bronx on Oct. 26 a...

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