As a prelude to the Italian-American Heritage Month of October, September presents a time to explore Italy’s time-honored cultural heritage and recognize the significant cultural and historical contributions of Italian immigrants and their ancestors.  In keeping with that concept, each year the DaVinci Society of Wagner College hosts its annual Sch...

The work of avant-garde artist Piero Manzoni, who died in 1963 at the age of just 29, will be featured at Magazzino Italian Art with a posthumous exhibition. Two of his unfinished Rooms, together with a series of Achromes, have been donated by the Piero Manzoni Foundation and the Hauser & Wirth gallery and will be on display in the exhibition Piero...

Award-winning author Maria Giura will lead a series of virtual writing workshops this fall at Casa Belvedere, focusing on memories of nature and the outdoors. The workshops, which began at the Italian cultural center in December 2020, have evolved from their initial Italian-American focus to welcome writers of all backgrounds. Topics can include a...

  Bocelli, Vigiano, Stallone e Sorrentino: le sale cinematografiche statunitensi raccontano l'Itaila in America Con l'avvicinarsi del Columbus Day riprendono gli attacchi a Colombo Un nuovo inizio per Casa Italia a Chicago, in Illinois L'emigrazione degli scalpellini italiani nel Maine viene celebrata con una mostra fotografica a Portland New York...

A towering new mural has sprouted on W45th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues in Hell’s Kitchen, transforming a once-muted wall into a vibrant statement on strength, belonging and sustainability. Commissioned by international nonprofit Yourban2030, the same group behind the Botanical Pulse mural in Hell’s Kitchen Park, the piece continues their c...

As the US Open heats up, tennis's biggest stars are unwinding off-court at a chic Midtown Italian spot; Osteria Delbianco. The stylish Italian hotspot, tucked just off Madison Avenue on East 49th Street, has become a ritual stop for the world's best as they carbo-load before match day. It's attracted the likes of World No. 1 and No. 2 Jannik Sinner...

This 9/11 hero’s legacy is larger than the big screen. The sons of an NYPD detective who was killed when he courageously charged into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 are following in their father’s large footsteps — and a new movie documents their call to serve. Opening in select theatres on Friday, “Twin Towers: Legacy” follows the story...

Eataly, the artisanal Italian food purveyor, is opening a grab-and-go cafe concept on the Upper East Side later this year, according to new signs posted in the area. The new Eataly Caffè will be located at 1122 Lexington Ave., at the corner of East 78th Street, in what used to be a FedEx. The FedEx moved one block over, to 1370 Third Ave., accordin...

Since June 2025, Neos has successfully launched a weekly nonstop route between Bari and New York – a strategic milestone that underscores Puglia’s growing global appeal. Operated using a sleek Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner outfitted with 355 seats across both Premium and Economy classes, the service has delivered impressive performance with load factors...

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Mario Andretti - international racing legend, proud Italian American, and cultural icon - will be honored at Casa Belvedere’s 15th Anniversary Gala on Friday, October 3, 2025 with the Cavaliere Award for Iconic Excellence. This distinguished tribute celebrates Mr. Andretti's lifetime of groundbreaking achieve...