On April 21st, the leadership of the Italian American Congressional Delegation (IACD) sent a formal letter to the Charge d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Italy regarding recent changes to Italian citizenship laws. The letter advocates for mitigating amendments which among others would include allowing applicants already in process to remain eligib...

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Allegrini as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Allegrini, who serves as NIAF's President since May 3, 2021, will continue to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Foundation in this expanded role. This announce...

La Lega Serie A annuncia una partnership con La National Italian American Foundation Bon Jovi e la disputa con il sindaco di Jersey Shore riguardo a un ristorante per i poveri In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY annuncia le sedi e il programma delle performance per il Festival 2025, dal 5/5 al 19/5 Il Made in Italy nel settore aerospaziale prend...

A longtime friend of the NIAF and an active member of the Italian American Congressional Delegation, Congressman LaFalce also served as dinner chairman for the Foundation’s 18th Anniversary Gala Dinner in 1993. He served three different districts from 1975 to 2003 in the U.S. House of Representatives, dedicating his life to public service and uplif...

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce the appointment of John F. Calvelli as its new Chairman, effective immediately. Mr. Calvelli succeeds Robert E. Carlucci who has completed his four-year term as Chairman of the Board of Directors and now assumes the role as Chairman Emeritus. Mr. Calvelli, who currently serves a...

An evening of great elegance and national pride lit up the walls of Cipriani 42nd Street in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. On Thursday, April 10, the National Italian American Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary with the New York Gala, honoring exceptional Italian and Italian-American women and men.  With over 500 guests in attendance, the...

In celebration of NIAF’s 50th anniversary, the Foundation is proud to announce an unprecedented partnership with Lega Serie A, making NIAF an official “Regional Partner” of Italy’s top professional soccer league in the United States for the next year. This collaboration represents a significant achievement in NIAF’s mission to strengthen cultural a...

The mission of the Lazio Region delegation to New York has begun, led by President Francesco Rocca. Alongside some of the region’s most innovative companies in the pharmaceutical, sustainable technology, and airport management sectors, the region will participate in a three-day series of meetings, presentations, and networking events to foster stra...

A long-time member of NIAF Board of Directors, Mr. Tosi is poised to help shape the future of the Rome City Institute and its students. With students from over 50 different countries, the Rome City Institute offers an innovative blend of international education and high-level collegiate sports, allowing students to balance collegiate athletics with...

The NIAF DiLella Fellows program is an all-expenses paid strategic business tour in Italy for young Italian American and Italophile professionals between the ages of 25-40.  Through this seven-day experience the NIAF DiLella Fellows Program aims to orient young professionals in the Italian political and economic system and cultivate the next genera...