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The Island’s BIGGEST ITALIAN FEAST IS BACK!  Join Catholic Charities of Staten Island Columbus Day Weekend Friday, October 10th thru Monday, October 13th for the borough’s biggest celebration including: Rides, Games, Live musical performances on stage, Beer and sangria gardens, Vendors, and of course some of the best food around. PLUS THIS YEAR WE...

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As a prelude to the Italian-American Heritage Month of October, September presents a time to explore Italy’s time-honored cultural heritage and recognize the significant cultural and historical contributions of Italian immigrants and their ancestors.  In keeping with that concept, each year the DaVinci Society of Wagner College hosts its annual Sch...

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Award-winning author Maria Giura will lead a series of virtual writing workshops this fall at Casa Belvedere, focusing on memories of nature and the outdoors. The workshops, which began at the Italian cultural center in December 2020, have evolved from their initial Italian-American focus to welcome writers of all backgrounds. Topics can include a...

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We are beyond thrilled to announce that Mario Andretti - international racing legend, proud Italian American, and cultural icon - will be honored at Casa Belvedere’s 15th Anniversary Gala on Friday, October 3, 2025 with the Cavaliere Award for Iconic Excellence. This distinguished tribute celebrates Mr. Andretti's lifetime of groundbreaking achieve...

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For many Italian Americans, the word “guido” has some heavy connotations. It’s a slur, it’s slang and it’s a stereotype. But for Christine Fiscardi Lentinello, it’s a term of endearment. “I think a guido is someone who believes in putting family first. Someone who is confident, generous and extremely proud of his heritage,” Lentinello noted. “The t...

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What do you get when you combine the age-old, All-American sport of baseball and the deeply-rooted Italian-American heritage? The Italian Heritage Night at a FerryHawks game on Saturday, Aug. 9 in St. George, Staten Island, of course! Throughout the years the combination of baseball and the Italian heritage has manifested itself in myriad ways. Cul...

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Patrons recently filled three theaters in the Atrium Cinemas in Eltingville to see “Chuck Zito: An American Story,” a documentary about the Italian-American known for his time as a boxer, bodyguard, stunt man, actor and president of the New York Hells Angels motorcycle club. Zito, who was born in the Bronx, has been in films such as “Homefront” and...

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As a young girl, Joanne Capolongo aspired to be an educator. Through hard work in school, she made her dreams come true, eventually forging a 35-year long career teaching first graders on Staten Island.  Capolongo passed away on May 26 at age 90. The cause of death was congestive heart failure.  Born and raised on Staten Island, Capolongo grew up t...

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A towering figure in New York City law enforcement who became the first Italian-American appointed to the rank of first deputy police commissioner, Tosano Simonetti, of Oakwood, died Monday at the age of 91. Prior to holding one of the highest ranks in the NYPD, Simonetti, known as “Tough Tony,’' led Patrol Borough Staten Island. He was known acros...

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On a warm Wednesday evening at South Beach, roughly 15 bocce teams gathered not just to kick off their 16 week-season, but to celebrate community, inclusion and the spirit of teamwork. Forza Campioni — meaning “Strength of Champions” in Italian — is more than a bocce league; it’s a family for young adults with intellectual disabilities on Staten Is...

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