Inside men's fashion house Kiton
by Alison Morris In this week's Lap of Luxury, we visit Italian fashion brand Kiton. Never heard of it? When it comes to men's bespoke shirts and suits, Kiton is the best of the best plus one. In fact, that's the brand's motto. As the president of Kiton USA, Antonio Paone says in Italian: Il meglio del meglio piu uno. Kiton w...
Fendi and Sartoria Massoli join forces for the rebirth of fashion Made in Italy
by Silvia Simonetti Fashion design and haute couture have always been crown jewels of Made in Italy, thanks to the creativity and artisan tradition of world famed ateliers the likes of Fendi, Prada, Armani, Valentino, Gucci, Versace, and many more. Since the mid-20th century, the Italian school has competed with the popular French...
Opening Night of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Rosebank, Staten Island
By Giovanni di Napoli Heavy rain may have kept the crowds away opening night (July 9th) of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Rosebank, Staten Island, but it certainly didn't dampen the spirit of the hard working men and women who organized the celebration. Undaunted by the bad weather, members of the tight-knit community we...
Rizzoli to reopen Monday with newly designed Broadway location
by Ivan Pereira The next chapter for Rizzoli Bookstore is about to begin. The nearly half-century old establishment will open its new store at 1133 Broadway on Monday, more than a year after it shut its doors at 31 W. 57th Street. The 5,000-square foot store, which will be open seven days a week, will showcase a one of a kind design t...
How Matt Galante turned Craig Biggio into a second baseman
The Astros were out of the playoff race in 1991 when manager Art Howe and coach Matt Galante approached Craig Biggio about moving to second base. Biggio grew up dreaming of being the next Walter Payton in football or Thurman Munson in baseball. Playing running back was no longer an option, but he assumed the first All-Star berth of his car...
Amedeo Obici: Italian of the Week
On July 15, 1877, Amedeo Obici was born in Oderzo, Veneto, Italy to Pietro and Luigia. His father died shortly thereafter, leaving behind his wife, two sons and two daughters. In 1888, Amedeo's uncle invited him to live with his family in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Amedeo sailed from France to New York a year later. He was unable to speak any...
Così è nata Jellyfish, la serra galleggiante italiana che non consuma suolo, acqua ed energia (e come cambia il futuro dell’agricoltura)
Ci sono notizie che fa sempre piacere leggere. Come quella che in una competizione internazionale bandita dalle Nazioni Unite, alla quale hanno partecipato centocinquanta progetti da trenta paesi del mondo, tra i cinque premiati ci sono quattro italiani (e un progetto indiano). I vincitori si sono distinti, si legge nelle motivazioni, per "original...
St. Anthony’s Harvest Festival Sept. 19-20
By Vince Rembulat St. Anthony's Harvest Festival is right around the corner. To mark the occasion, organizers will be selling the souvenir shirts and aprons after each of the masses this weekend or at the parish hall, 505 E. North St. Manteca. Lois and Keith Wiedenhoeft are this year's co-chairs. The shirts and apron with the...
Taste of Italy - Exclusive B2B Event of Authentic Italian Food&Wine - March 2-3, 2016 Houston-TX
On March 2-3 2013 the second edition Taste of Italy - the Exclusive B2B Event of Authentic Italian Food&Wine - will be held in Houston, Texas. Italian specialties producers and traders will have the opportunity to meet professional buyers from Texas and other US locations. The Italy America Chamber of Commerce of Texas, indeed, will invite buye...
Revelers Color Cross Bay Green, White, & Red at Howard Beach Columbus Day Parade
by Michael V. Cusenza The green, white, and red flags and bunting on Cross Bay Boulevard last Friday signaled the fast-approaching start of a cherished Howard Beach tradition. Marshals, revelers, civic leaders, and elected officials last Sunday celebrated Italian-Americans and their heritage at the 10th annual Howard Beach Columb...
How America became Italian
by Vincent J. Cannato When baseball legend Yogi Berra passed away last month, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred called the late Yankees catcher "a beacon of Americana." Sportswriter Frank Deford had employed the same theme a decade earlier, calling Berra "the ultimate in athletic Americana." That is quite a testament to a man born Lorenzo...
The ICCC is looking for a Communication and Event Assistant
The Communications and Event Assistant position assists with the coordination and promotion of the Italian Cultural and Community Center's programs and events. The position will assist in developing and executing marketing strategies for all programs and events through verbal, written and on-line communications. This position will be also...