Doris Roberts dies at 90; Italian mamma from 'Everybody Loves Raymond'
by Christie D'Zurilla Doris Roberts, a five-time Emmy winner best known for her work as Marie Barone on "Everybody Loves Raymond," died Sunday in Los Angeles, a family spokeswoman confirmed to The Times on Monday. The actress "died peacefully in her sleep of natural causes," the family said. She was 90. "Doris Roberts had an...
Ferraro’s owner strives to make patrons feel at home
Gino Ferraro and his wife, Rosalba, both came to the United States from Italy at age 12, when their families moved to Syracuse, New York. They met during junior high school in an English class for Italian immigrants and married in 1974. Two years later, Ferraro sold his Syracuse coffee shop to his brother and the couple moved to Las Vegas,...
Two Contemporary Italian Artists at Agora Gallery this May!
The original work of two contemporary Italian artists Mirco Pasqualini and TOTO will be on display at Agora Gallery, NYC. The exhibitions open on May 20th and will run until June 9th, 2016. The opening reception will take place Thursday, May 26th, from 6-8 PM. Entrance is free. Exhibition Dates: May 20, 2016 – June 9, 2016Reception: Thursd...
Mount Rushmore Finally Acknowledges Luigi Del Bianco on their Facebook Page
by Douglas Gladstone Mount Rushmore finally acknowledges Luigi Del Bianco. It's a start. Since this year marks the 75th anniversary of the completion of Mount Rushmore, the staff has been posting short bios of the workers on their Facebook page. After 25 years, the National Park Service has finally acknowledged that Luigi Del Bianco w...
La Puglia alla “Bio International Convention” per attirare investimenti
Dal 6 al 9 giugno la Regione Puglia, per volere dall'assessorato allo Sviluppo economico, è presente alla Bio International Convention a San Francisco, il più importante evento mondiale dedicato al settore delle biotecnologie. La Regione Puglia è volata negli Usa con un info-point presidiato da Puglia Sviluppo Spa (società regionale in hou...
Novita' in materia di attestazione dello status di "emigrato" finalizzata all’erogazione sul territorio nazionale di prestazioni ospedaliere urgenti a titolo gratuito
Si comunica che in seguito all'azione del Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, d'intesa con il Ministero della Salute, e nel contesto dello snellimento delle procedure per i cittadini, viene meno l'obbligo, per i connazionali residenti all'estero che si recano in Italia, di ottenere dagli Uffici consolari l'attestazion...
“The Extraordinary Italian Taste” joins “The Best of Italy Gala Night”
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that "The Extraordinary Italian Taste" promotional campaign will be part of the Gala event that will take place at the Alfred DuPont Building and on Flagler Street in Miami Downtown on October 22, 2016. "The Extraordinary Italian Taste" brand was launched by the Italian Ministry of Economi...
Sixth Annual Bocce Tournament & Festival
Saturday, August 13 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. DUVBO (Down Under the Veterans Bridge Overpass) | Smallman & 13th St.. The Seventh Annual Bocce Tournament & Festival is almost here! This all-day outdoor event, organized by Jack Mascaro of Mascaro Construction Company, features live music by Pure Gold, the Nieds Hotel Band, and th...
By the Sea Where the Sirens Called, an Italian Town Beckons Tourists With Art
When tourists think of the Amalfi Coast, the stunning seaside towns of Positano and Amalfi usually come to mind. But Praiano, a small community hugging the cliffside between its famous neighbors, hopes to change that. Praiano, a town of about 2,000 people, is not blessed with an alluring wide beachfront or an elegant seaside piazza where t...
Announcing the new film and digital media review editor of Italian American Review, JoAnne Ruvoli
by John D. Calandra Italian American Institute We are happy to announce that JoAnne Ruvoli will be serving as the film and digital media review editor of the Italian American Review beginning January 2017. JoAnne's academic training and interests include American literary traditions, film and gender studies, as well as Italia...
Evviva San Rocco! A Look at the 2016 Festa di San Rocco in Astoria, Queens
On Saturday, August 27th we celebrated the Festa di San Rocco in Astoria, Queens. Thank you President Vincenzo Carpinelli and all the members of Societá Gioventú Quagliettana for your hard work and dedication. As always, it was a great pleasure to be a part of your special day. Special thanks to Tina and Gerardo Carpinelli for your extraor...
Italian Lights Festival Kicks Off In Nashville
The Italian Festival of Lights kicked off its weekend activities at the Bicentennial Mall State Park. The festival began Friday at noon in downtown Nashville. Dozens of vendors set up their tents and displays earlier that morning. Each year, the festival promises the sights and sounds of Italy - Music City Style. Festival goers c...