Showman Renzo Arbore's bits and pieces on the loose
by Stefano Brusadelli Instead of an abbey, or a princely mansion, we're in a former slaughterhouse. Nevertheless, the model is always the same --Renaissance and Baroque Wunderkammer where treasures and bizarre objects are displayed, testifying to ingenuity and extravagance (and sometimes horror), and apt to arouse curiosity and wonder; two...
La famiglia dove tutti arrivano a cento anni
di Selma Chiosso Giuseppina a giugno compirà 107 anni, Lorenzo a marzo 103, e Maria l'8 gennaio ne ha compiuti 100. Un altro fratello Michele è morto a 100 anni, la «più giovane», Francesca, a 92. I fratelli Barberis di San Damiano d'Asti sono la famiglia più longeva d'Italia ma il fatto straordinario è un altro: i tre fratelli sono lucidi...
Eugenio Scala, 85
Eugenio Scala, 85, a longtime Eltingville resident, retired union carpenter and family man who treasured his Italian heritage, died Tuesday in Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze. Born in Pozzallo, Italy, he immigrated to the United States in 1974, moving to Eltingville. Mr. Scala was a member of Local 2155, United Brotherhood...
Pistoia, Italian capital of culture for 2017
In a bit less than 12 months, the prestigious title will move from Lombardy to Tuscany. Pistoia has just been nominated the new capital of culture. This little beautiful city managed to beat its seven competitors: Aquileia, Como, Ercolano, Parma, Pisa, Pistoia, Spoleto, Taranto and Terni. The aim of the competition is the one of stimulatin...
Italian Little Italies: Bosa, between river and sea
WTI Magazine #77 2016 March 18Author : I borghi più belli d'Italia Translation by: Palms along the river swayed by the wind, a line of low tannery buildings, the river-stone paths of the medieval quarter and moreover, its green nuances, its blue sea, and if you are lucky, the griffins flying around the Castle of Malaspina. This is wh...
Michael S. D'Agostino
Michael S. D'Agostino 65, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Born in Naples, Italy on February 5, 1951, he was the son of Gennaro and Tina D'Agostino. He came to the United States in 1971. He earned a master's degree from Syracuse University. Michael worked in Sales at AT&T for many years. He later worked for the NYS Department of...
Phoenix Sister Cities hosting gala to benefit programs
The mission of Phoenix Sister Cities is to promote cooperation through exchange, sending people to places around the world to foster economic, social and technical growth. Hosting more than 52 events per year, Phoenix Sister Cities continues to advance its mission, and its upcoming Mayor's International Gala is its preeminent event. Read...
Da Grillo al Papa: la magia degli ologrammi italiani
L'ambizione è altissima, e non poteva essere da meno se ai suoi clienti offre anche la "resurrezione" digitale e tratta a tu per tu con i leader del mondo: «Vogliamo lasciare un segno nella storia, perché l'ologramma cambierà per sempre il modo di comunicare tra gli uomini». Giovanni Palma da Briosco (MB), classe 1970, un passato tra i lea...
Rockland Sons of Italy Lodge Recognizes Area Students for Study of Italian
The Rockland Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 recognizes students each month who study the Italian language at area schools. The students are presented with a monetary gift at a monthly dinner hosted by the lodge members. To date, they have honored more than 20 students. On April 27, the lodge held its final presentation for 2016 and awarded four students...
Italy, the crucial player in NATO’s new strategic frontier
Italy's Minister of Defense Roberta Pinotti explains Italy's potential in peace and security matters should the country become the next non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2017 and 2018. Italy has lent its full support to the United Nations (UN) since becoming an member of the organization in 1955 and is the top Western con...
Westchester Italian Cultural Center presents 3rd Annual Car Show
When: June 12, 2016 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pmWhere: Westchester Italian Cultural Center, One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, New York 10707For more information call 914-771-8700 or visit wiccny.org If you are the proud owner of an exotic, awe-inspiring vehicle, don't miss the opportunity to bring your car down to Depot Square in Tuckahoe on...
Join The Italian Community for Museo Night and Grab Some Grub at “Off the Grid”
On Friday, June 17 the Museo Italo Americano (Fort Mason Center, Building C) will fling open its doors to the public from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m for Museo Night. On this special evening, guests are invited to enter the Museo free of charge and enjoy the galleries, including the latest exhibit "Quattro Storie", as well as hear the music of some of Italy's...