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The Italian Trade Agency brought Made in Italy to Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB), one of the most important trade events for spirits in the U.S. The Italian Trade Agency’s participation aimed to strengthen the positioning of Italian companies in the U.S. market and enhance the global image of Made in Italy in the spirits sector. This year, 12 companies...

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What a community we have here. That was one of the points Elizabeth Riter, chosen by the Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation as its Outstanding Italian American for 2025, made when she stepped up to the podium to accept the honor. “I want to thank Paolo Busti for a 40-plus year tradition in this community. That’s really incredible,” Riter said. “The Ba...

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In the southeast corner of Washington Square Park stands a bronze figure whose legacy quietly shaped both a nation across the Atlantic and a community right here in New York. General Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807–1882), the fiery 19th-century patriot who helped unify Italy, is immortalized in this statue — a tribute not only to his revolutionary vision,...

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Join us for an exciting exploration of Italian American heritage, culture, and cuisine as we chat with the vibrant Danny Mondello, better known as Mealsbycug. In this episode, Danny shares his remarkable journey from a casual social media creator to the proud owner of a new upcoming restaurant and café in Williamsburg “Casa Cugine”. His story, fill...

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Former Borough President Ralph J. Lamberti, 90, a passionate civil servant dedicated to securing Staten Island’s fair share of services and improving the quality of life for fellow residents of his hometown borough, died Saturday morning in Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center and Home. The cause of death was complications from Alzheimer’s disea...

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The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge – often called the Verrazzano Bridge – is among the acclaimed bridges in New York, and often noted as one of the most well-known bridges in America. Not as well known is John N. LaCorte, a pioneer in advocating Italian American history and culture, and the man responsible for naming the bridge after Italian explorer Gi...

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Rome wasn’t built in a day, either. New York’s “Italian American of the Year” has big aspirations to spotlight the powerful paesans who have been the nation’s backbone for generations: a Smithsonian museum dedicated to culture Italiano. “It’s not about the Sunday sauce,” Chris Vaccaro, founder of the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island...

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  Benvenuti alla Fondazione per l’Innovazione e l’Eccellenza nell’Insegnamento dell’Italiano Le celebrazioni in America della festa della Repubblica Italiana e il saluto dell'Ambasciatrice Zappia a Washington DC L'Italian American Cultural Club di Steubenville in Ohio festeggia i suoi 100 anni Diciassette ricercatori italiani premiati a Chicago in...

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St. Anthony’s Festival has completed another successful weekend of family fun on Pomeroy Street, courtesy of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and all the volunteers that make the festival a reality. St. Anthony’s Festival is made possible through collaboration between the many members of the community and the church that have been part of this...

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Italy is set to take center stage as the Partner Country at the upcoming Summer Fancy Food Show in New York (June 29th to July 1st at the Javits Center), a pivotal moment for the international promotion of Italian gastronomy. This year’s event will feature once again the Italian Pavilion, a showcase that promises to highlight the country’s rich cul...

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