In recognition of Italian American Month, the Babylon Town Board recently honored three Italian-American leaders who have made an impact in the community: Joseph Verdicchio, Sabrina Savino and Thom Lupo. “I commend these residents for their recognition as exemplary Italian American leaders who have profoundly changed our community for the better,”...
READ MOREAt a time when Park and Fifth Avenues, Sutton Place, and Gracie Square were the ultimate addresses of wealth and power, Italian American architect Rosario Candela designed the neighborhood’s most definitive buildings. Never flashy or ostentatious, these prewar buildings were elegant and discreet, clad in brick or limestone, with setbacks and terrac...
READ MOREThe United States Navy commissioned a new destroyer over the weekend in New York City and it was named after legendary World War II hero United States Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone. Appropriately, the ship was commissioned on the weekend of the 249th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps and two days before Veterans Day. Basilone i...
READ MOREWith a dinner hosted by the Ambassador of Italy to the US, Mariangela Zappia, the series of over fifty events organized by Italy’s diplomatic-consular network, the Italian Cultural Institutes, and Italian Trade Agency offices in the United States began to celebrate the ninth annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, themed “Mediterranean Diet an...
READ MOREAs part of the 9th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, a groundbreaking research project aimed at studying the adaptation of the Mediterranean Diet in Italian communities abroad began today, starting in the US. The project, called “Dieta Planeterranea,” was held at the Institute of Italian Culture in NY directed by Prof. Fabio Finotti in collabor...
READ MOREComedian Eric D’Alessandro, originally from Staten Island, is coming to the St. George Theatre on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. D’Alessandro’s unique and hilarious brand of comedy, deeply rooted in his Italian-American background, promises to once again delight fans from Staten Island and beyond and tickets ar...
READ MOREA new gourmet market and eatery opened today in Bayport (NY) on Middle Road where Zucchini Natural Market was until it closed in August. La Pizzetta Gourmet Market celebrated its grand opening specials until 8 p.m., including free coffee for veterans. The Italian market is the newest foray for the Mondis, an Eastport family with deep roots in Long...
READ MOREIt’s our distinct honor to have been inducted as an organization into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. This honor is a testament to the work and growth of our board, who has remained laser focused on our mission of growing baseball in Italy and honoring Italian Americans domestically. It was a special touch to be inducted with Yogi Berra,...
READ MORETuesday November 12 2024, 6 PM to 8 PM (Local time). IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. Join us for an insightful conference exploring the enduring ties between the USA and Italy through the architectural legacy and landscape traditions of the Veneto Villas. Starting from their Palladian inception, these estates not only influenced American architectural...
READ MOREIt will be the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury (8325 Jericho Tpke, Long Island, NY) that will host the 2024 Long Island Ambassador Awards sponsored by the Italian American Museum on Nov. 17, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The meeting each year honors those among the leaders of Italian American associations and organizations who have distinguished the...
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