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The DeCecco Little Italy Italian Festival, one of Upstate NY’s biggest and most popular Italian festivals, returns to Rochester this summer, after a nearly three year hiatus. This year’s theme is: “Party at the Beach – Paisano Style!” The event will be held at Ontario Beach Park on Saturday, August 30th, from Noon to 9pm, featuring delicious Italia...

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A nationally celebrated ensemble is bringing new life to traditional Italian folk music — and they’re performing right here in Rochester later this month. Alla Boara, known for blending centuries-old Italian folk songs with modern jazz and improvisation, will take the stage at the Garden Vibes series at George Eastman Museum on July 23. Formed near...

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Joe Sirianni, the trainer and equipment manager of the original Rochester Lancers who was considered the soul of the team before becoming a well-known figure in the Italian-American community in Rochester, N.Y., has passed away. He was 87. Sirianni celebrated his birthday on July 5. During the Lancers’ 14-year existence in the American Soccer Leagu...

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A decree has been published that abolishes the honorary vice consulate in Buffalo, USA. The decree also includes a change in the territorial jurisdiction of the honorary consulate in Rochester. The decree consists of two articles: the first abolishes the honorary office that was under the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Italy in New York....

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An awards dinner was held at the Italian American Sport Club this past weekend in Gates. Several folks and groups were recognized for their contributions to the community. The special event honored Frank DiMino. His donations have helped with building improvements, a new parking lot and even a bocce ball court. In addition, roughly $25,000 was dist...

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A longtime Italian bakery known especially for its sub and sandwich rolls will return after an almost a three-year absence. Martusciello Boutique Bakery will open at 2280 Lyell Ave. in Gates in early 2025. "I have my whole life invested in that business," said Frank Martusciello, 70. Gaetano and Maria Martusciello, Frank's parents, started baking a...

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History can often be learned from books. But nothing tops hearing about it from those who lived it. “Then we can pass it on and tell our next generation, this is what it’s all about being Italian or being American-Italian or American-Italian,” said Italian-American Gabriele Napolitano. The stories of many Italian-American families who immigrated to...

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The second annual Italian Heritage Day was held Sunday at the Rochester Public Market in partnership with Cugini di Roc. Attendees enjoyed classic Italian fare while attending cooking demonstrations, and an Italian language introduction hosted by Rochester Institute of Technology and Nazareth College’s Italian Programs. Guests say the people were w...

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Clear skies for majority of the day meant for a clear view of planes! Saturday was day one of the two-day 2024 A.P. Property Services Rochester Airshow at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. The airshow, returning this year with an Italian twist that had annual attendees even more excited. “I love the airshow. I come her...

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A Second World War veteran has died aged 102 while travelling to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Robert "Al" Persichitti, from Rochester, New York, served in the US Navy and was involved in the Allied operation in Japan. he veteran flew overseas with the National World War II Museum Group. After landing in Germany, the group were on a shi...

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