An Italian dream has come true within the walls of the Columbus Citizens Foundation. It was here—between Madison and Park Avenue—that the official opening of House of Made in Italy took place on June 29. This cultural and promotional initiative celebrates Italian identity in the United States, coinciding with the Summer Fancy Food Show, the largest...

Bringing the family back together and watching it grow, generation after generation. This is the intention of VNY Media Corp., publisher of the online newspaper La Voce di New York, which has announced two important new additions to its media portfolio: the storied Italian-language newspaper based in New York America Oggi, and the radio station ICN...

Seventy-eight leaders from the Italian American associative world will gather in New York on June 7 for the annual assembly of COPOMIAO – the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations – which this year will take place among the streets and authentic landmarks of Little Italy. This is more than just a meeting: it’s a moment to...

We are back for Part 2! What does it truly mean to be Italian in today’s interconnected world? This question guides our exploration into the intricate world of Italian American cultural identity and education. We tackle the stereotypes that often misrepresent Italian Americans and reveal their essential role in promoting “Made in Italy” products. O...

In a city flooded with culinary experimentation, Amo Seafood has carved out a distinct identity by bringing traditional Neapolitan and Sicilian seafood to the table. The restaurant, co-founded eight months ago by entrepreneur Rosario Procino and chef Pasquale Cozzolino, was recently spotlighted during the spring convivial dinner of the Accademia It...

Fabrizio Di Michele, the Consul General of Italy in New York, joins us for an inspiring conversation recorded at the lively Red Sauce Studio in Little Italy. The narrative unfolds as Fabrizio takes us on a journey from his Sicilian and Abruzzese roots to his diplomatic role amidst a global pandemic. With co-hosts John Viola, Patrick O’Boyle, and Dr...

Gina Biancardi, president and founder of the Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere, has been decorated as a Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia, one of the highest civilian honors bestowed by the Italian government. The award was bestowed by the President of the Republic of Italy, the Hon. Sergio Mattarella, and was presented to Gin...

As the city celebrates the 13th edition of New York City Design Week, the Italian Cultural Institute of New York has opened Reimagining the Everyday Landscape, an exhibition celebrating two protagonists of Italian design: the late Gaetano Pesce, who passed away last year, and Gianni Pettena. Both emerged during the radical era of the 1960s and 1970...

The Consulate General of Italy in New York marked Made in Italy Day, celebrated annually on April 15, by hosting a panel discussion spotlighting the Italian pharmaceutical industry and its growing presence in the United States. The event brought together executives from three major companies — Bracco, Kedrion, and Menarini — to share their experien...

Walt Whitman High School welcomed the consul general of Italy in New York, Fabrizio Di Michele, to its school, the South Huntington School District announced. As consul general, Signor Di Michele is the highest ranking diplomat in the Italian Consulate in New York. He has 30 years of experience in the field of international relations. Di Michele wa...