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The 47th Bronx – Morris Park Columbus Day Parade will honor Bronx Chamber of Commerce Chair Anthony Mormile as Grand Marshal along with Bronx author Tony Morante as Honorary Marshal. Hosted by the Morris Park Community Association, the Oct. 13 celebration of Italian-American heritage will parade down Morris Park Avenue and culminate with a Columbus...

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It’s with great pride that the Italian American Baseball Foundation names Marco Mazzieri as an IABF Ambassador Award honoree. He will be recognized at the 2024 IABF Gala at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx. Mazzieri, who is running in an election to be President of the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball, managed Team Italy at the World Baseball...

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Neighborhood Eats takes you to the Little Italy of the Bronx for a taste of mozzarella that's considered the best in the city. The owners of Casa Della Mozzarella are used to customers lining up around the block. "We are on Arthur Avenue in the Little Italy of the Bronx and we are at my store, Casa Della Mozzarella, and we are making fresh homemade...

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Over 20 years ago, the merchants of Arthur Avenue and East 187th Street decided to bring the Italian tradition of Ferragosto to the Bronx Little Italy, giving visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in Italian culture, traditions, musical and theatrical entertainment, and of course, delicious food. Since then the event has continued to grow,...

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The Annual Ferragosto Festival will return to Bronx Little Italy on Sunday, September 8th from 12 pm to 6 pm. The beloved event invites New Yorkers and visitors to experience the neighborhood’s old-world charm with a day-long celebration of Italian culture and tradition, featuring delicious food from local small businesses, live music, and amusing...

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New York’s oldest person turned 112 last week, and she shared her secret to a long, fulfilling life. Louise Jean Signore, a 4-foot-5 Italian-American, was born in Harlem in 1912 and moved to the Bronx at age 12, where she still lives today. She worked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for 39 years. The eldest of five siblings, she...

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Lega Serie A USA has announced a community partnership with South Bronx United, a New York City nonprofit organization that seeks to use soccer as a tool for social change in the South Bronx. The partnership - launched at an event at South Bronx United’s facility before Saturday’s friendly between AC Milan and Manchester City at the neighboring Yan...

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"Casa Della Mozzarella" is making big headlines for one of its handcrafted creations. The Bronx staple landed a spot on the New York Times list "57 Best Sandwich's That Define NYC." Its signature sandwich, "The Casa," is generating a lot of buzz and longer lines. The family business has been serving the Bronx for 31 years. The Carciotto family tell...

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G&R Italian Deli in Morris Park recently went viral on social media for its twist on an ice cream cone. Owner Carolina DiFuccia told News 12 she came up with the idea on a whim. "It was busy that day and I didn't want to cut anything on the slicer. So there was four meatballs that my brother made that day. I said, 'I'll just make an Italian ice cre...

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Friday, August 2, 7:05 PM. Yankee Stadium One East 161st Street Bronx, New York 10451. Join the New York Yankees as we celebrate Italian Heritage at Yankee Stadium! Each Ticket includes a New York Yankees hat with the Italian flag.  Item Pickup: Once inside the Stadium, head over to the redemption table located on the Field Level (100 Level) next t...

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