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Big Apple celebrities Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese and Patti Smith have joined in the fight to save the decades-old Elizabeth Street Garden from being torn down to make way for affordable senior housing. The three cultural icons penned letters this summer imploring Mayor Eric Adams to have a change of heart and maintain the leafy green haven and...

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Carmine’s, the Italian restaurant on West 44th Street in Times Square that has become a celebrity hangout spot, is very much known for hosting crowds before Broadway shows. It has effectively become part and parcel of the city’s theater culture, perhaps recognized as Broadway’s unofficial restaurant. But the eatery is about to get into a different...

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The moment has arrived, the curtain falls on «My Brilliant Friend». The first two episodes of the fourth season were presented in a world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, which for the occasion sought hospitality at MoMa for the screening. «It has been a long journey - said showrunner and director Saverio Costanzo - everything has an end and...

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There’s something about the silky richness and the colorful display cases that whet an appetite for gelato, the Italian cousin to ice cream that’s made its mark among New Yorkers. Gelato is denser and has less fat than ice cream, which contributes to a more intense flavor and a smoother texture. But the contrast between ice cream and gelato is cult...

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The 57th annual Memorial Mass/Ceremony for Servant of God/Medal of Honor recipient Navy Chaplain Father Vincent R. Capodanno will be offered Sunday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Father Capodanno Memorial Chapel at Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, NY.  The Mass will be offered by Bishop Peter Byrne, episcopal vicar of Staten Island and pastor of Blessed...

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A beloved figure in Little Italy in Manhattan has been honored in a special way. The corner of Mulberry and Grand Streets, where Vincent "Vinny Peanuts" Sabatino once sold his famous treats, has been officially co-named “Vincent ‘Vinny Peanuts’ Sabatino Corner.” The street naming was unveiled to the tune of one of Vinny’s favorite songs, marking a...

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Bloomingdale's announced today the launch of From Italy, With Love; a two month-long retail event that will bring the best of Italy to the U.S. Starting September 5, this milestone event will immerse shoppers in the unparalleled beauty of Italian fashion, design, cuisine, and culture, featuring over 300 exclusive products from 150+ renowned partner...

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Sat Sep 21, 2024 - Sun Sep 22, 2024. 11:00am to 6:00pm ET. Lenny Bruno Farms - 740 Wading River Road, Manorville, NY, 11949. Price: $10 per person, children 2 and under FREE. Lenny Bruno Farms' Annual San Gennaro Feast is a two-day event celebrating Italian-American culture, delicious cuisine, and the beauty of the farm. This farm-to-truck event on...

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New York City Opera presents a concert production of the perennial favorite Tosca as part of the Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America on August 24, 2024 at 7pm at Bryant Park, NYC in honor of the 100th anniversary of the passing of Giacomo Puccini, one of the greatest opera composers in history.  Entry is on a first-come, fi...

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The beloved Feast of Santa Rosalia, named after the Patron Saint of Palermo, is back in Bensonhurst for its 50th anniversary from Aug. 15-25. The celebration — also known as the 18th Avenue Festival — began in Italy over four centuries ago, and emphasizes the joy of Italian-American culture through the stunning array of food, carnival rides and gam...

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