The Real “Sword in the Stone” Is in a Church in Italy
Thirty kilometers southwest of Siena, among the hills of Tuscany, are the ruins of an ancient Cistercian Gothic abbey. In one of the nearby chapels you will find one of the most remarkable relics of the Middle Ages: the sword of St. Galgano Guidotti. When tourists visiting Siena wonder what can be seen in the city, apart from the beautiful...
Primi Italian Steakhouse in West Islip: A Contender Throws a One-Two Punch
With Primi Italian Steakhouse, which opened in January in West Islip, you can almost hear the marketing wheels turning: Combine two Long Island cuisine staples, call the place "first" in Italian, and success shouldn't be too far behind. Judging from the crowds so far, the formula is working. There are better steakhouses and better Ita...
Satisfying the Fetish for Italian Shoes
"Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world," goes a saying often attributed to Marilyn Monroe. M.Gemi, a 15-month-old e-commerce startup, has taken this proposition one step further: Sell beautiful, well-crafted, high-end shoes online without the luxury price tag, and you can conquer the girl. Armed with a team of data scientists,...
No demolition: Diocese to repair Mount Carmel facade
The Diocese of Worcester said Friday it plans to make $120,000 in planned repairs to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, after the city Historical Commission declined Thursday to waive the city's yearlong demolition delay bylaw. But parishioners — many of whom are trying to raise money to help the 88-year-old Italian-American Catholic Church avoid th...
Prestigious Honors for DePaul's Jean Lenti Ponsetto
In a recent span of five weeks, the world of college athletics and America as a whole recognized DePaul athletics director Jean Lenti Ponsetto. Last month, Ponsetto traveled to New York to be honored by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) with its Ellis Island Medals of Honor. Since 1986, distinguished Americans have been...
Sophia Loren voted honorary citizen of Naples
Sophia Loren has become an honorary citizen of Naples, the southern Italian city she grew up in, the city council ruled Monday on a proposal by Mayor Luigi de Magistris. The ruling cited "the feelings of friendship, esteem, gratitude, admiration and affection of the city of Naples" towards an artist who is "an authentic and absolute patrimony of Na...
What's up with WTI: Editorial # 81
WTI Magazine #81 2016 July 15Author : Umberto Mucci Translation by: Ciao from Rome! Welcome to the 81st issue of our online magazine. At We the Italians there's a lot going on. We're working on a complete restyling of our website, which will be ready in September and won't disappoint our readers. In the meantime, on behalf of We the...
Dante Literary Society closes its social club in Scranton
A piece of Scranton's Italian-American history is shutting down. After operating for more than 80 years, the Dante Literary Society has closed its social club in South Scranton. Members say there are several factors. First, the economy. Members say insurance and electricity rates have been rising and people just aren't spending...
Carlo Lorenzetti’s still the talk of the town
by C.J. Martello When it comes to writing this column, I am sometimes at a loss for a topic and then, I receive a gift of buona fortuna. That's what happened this month. On a Wednesday, my buddy Ed Wolak and I decided to try out the $8.95 Italian Feast Buffet at Carlo Lorenzetti's. On the following Sunday, I was invited by my friend...
Italian festival kicks off in Port Washington on Sept. 7
By Stephen Romano The John Michael Marino Lodge Italian festival is offering people the chance to transition out of summer, going from hot dogs and hamburgers to authentic Italian cuisine. The festival, which will be held at North Hempstead Beach Park at 175 West Shore Road, will run from Sept. 7 to Sept. 11. "The purpose of the Italian...
The document that not always defines us
By Gianni Pezzano There is a document that identifies and defines us throughout the world: the passport. The passport is required to enter into other countries and provides the authorities with the important details of our lives. For those who commit serious crimes, the passport is the first document that is confiscated in order to prevent...
Stepping Back: A Journey into the ancient art of Italy
Opening reception Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 pm. American Italian Museum, 1227 Central Ave., Albany. Stepping Back is a cultural exhibit showcasing contemporary Italian artists working in the ancient and traditional art forms of Italy. Five artists working regionally, nationally and internationally are participating in this unique exhibit highlightin...