Italian-American Police Association sponsoring two college scholarships
The Italian-American Police Association is sponsoring the following college scholarships: •Erie County Deputy Sheriff Robert S. Insalaco Financial Scholarship Award •Buffalo Police Patrolman David J. Scime Financial Scholarship Award These scholarship awards are sponsored by the Italian-American Police Association in memory of two deceas...
Late Pete Fusi among inductees to first class of Mt. Morris Athletic Hall of Fame
By Elizabeth Lowe Local history was made last weekend as three Mt. Morris coaches, six athletes and two teams were inducted into the Mt. Morris Athletic Hall of Fame. More than 200 people ─ including many from out of state ─ were in attendance for the first induction ceremony, which was "long overdue," said Mt. Morris Athletic Dir...
Spaghetti Western Opera
by Brett Campbell More than half a century before Sergio Leone, Ennio Morricone, Clint Eastwood et al brought us an Italian view of the American West's good/bad old days, New York's Metropolitan Opera asked famed Italian composer Giacomo Puccini to make a new opera from a play of the Gold Rush days. The March 14 and 16 performance...
"Ecco l'adesivo che brucia le sigarette"
Bologna, 26 marzo 2014 - Le aziende americane – una su tutte la Philip Morris – hanno scelto Bologna per la qualità delle risorse umane e per la capacità dell'innovazione, ciò nonostante le leggi, le tasse e la burocrazia italiane. È quanto emerso ieri pomeriggio in un incontro organizzato nella sede di Alma Graduate School da Confindustri...
Italian politics: DEF, what if this is not the usual Italian book of dreams?
WTI Magazine #25 2014 Apr, 11Author : Francesca Papasergi Translation by: Three days ago, Matteo Renzi's Government released the DEF (Document for Economy and Finance). The executive branch has to issue this document and propose it to the Parliament by June 30th: it is not a law, but it is a commitment that the government has to keep...
Italian Belinelli fits naturally with Spurs international cast
Marco Belinelli was not among the prominent NBA free agents last summer. Four teams had employed him in six seasons, and he was always something of a peripheral figure. When he signed a two-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs in July, it attracted little attention. Tom Thibodeau knew better. The Bulls coach saw first-hand what Be...
Italian women dig their heals in American soil
The Amity and Woodbridge Historical Society will host author Anthony V. Riccio, author of "Farms, Factories, and Families: Italian American Women of Connecticut." This captivating book is the story of Italian American women who tell their largely unknown history in their own words, through oral history interviews and photographs. ...
De Blasio Says He Is ‘Committed To Using Everything I Have to Invest in Italy’
Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently touts his Italian-American heritage, hosted a roundtable with members of the Italian media today, where he affirmed his commitment to his ancestral homeland and was asked whether he would consider getting involved in Italy's upcoming elections. "I am committed to using everything I have to invest in Ita...
New York: Festa della Repubblica all'insegna di Expo e sport
di Stefania Spatti Anche New York festeggia la festa della Repubblica italiana e lo fa con un giorno di anticipo. La metropoli americana continua la tradizione di festeggimaneti voluta dal Consolato generale, che per quest'anno ha organizzato per domenica primo giugno una caccia al tesoro speciale, tricolore. Dal due giugno poi vi...
DiMaggio and Sinatra: The Feud Between Two Italian-American Pathbreakers
In March 1949, Joe DiMaggio posed in Yankee Stadium, smiling, with another famous Italian-American of his era — each in his professional uniform — but their friendship would not endure. On the evening of Nov. 5, 1954, the Yankee Clipper and Frank Sinatra hastily got up from dinner with friends at the Villa Capri in Hollywood and drove to a...
Luigi Palma di Cesnola--- War Hero, Cultural Giant
Did you know that an Italian American was the founding Director of the NY Metropolitan Museum of Art from 1879-1904? Join us for the Casa Italia Library Volunteers' legendary Coffee Break 2:30 pm Monday August 4 when our special guest will be professor of History at Anne Arundel College (MD), Frank Alduino
RES Roma USA U15 Girls Academy Team Scholarships Available
AC Cugini's rising U15 Girls team, RES Roma 99, that plays in WAGS has a few spots open, with scholarships also available to players with financial need. Rising U14 and rising U15 age girls are welcome to try out. Tryouts are by appointment only in July and August at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston. The team is trained and coached by Cugini Pr...