MAFIAs: Program for Calandra's April Conference Now Available
To be held in New York on Friday April 25 and Saturday April 26, the conference theme of "MAFIAs"—the first on the subject by this academic research institute—intends to cover a broad variety of manifestations of organized crime throughout the world and over time. This scholarly event seeks a comparative approach to the subject, from histo...
Inside Marzocchi USA: Bringing Service Back
Long Beach, California, is better known as the hometown of legendary musicians like Sublime and Snoop Dogg rather than for its influence in the bike industry. But just over a year ago, Long Beach also became home to the US office and warehouse of Italian suspension manufacturer Marzocchi. The move, which transitioned the brand from Valenci...
Italy’s trade surplus surges thanks to exports: official data
Italy's trade surplus rose to 2.6 billion euros ($3.6 billion) in February thanks to a sharp increase in exports within Europe, particularly of cars, official data showed on Wednesday. Italy, with the third-biggest economy in the eurozone after Germany and France, is struggling to introduce reforms to strengthen its economy and competitiveness and...
Minneapolis Changes "Columbus Day" To "Indigenous People's Day"
It's been debated for years, but now the city of Minneapolis has decided to change from celebrating Columbus Day to observing Indigenous People's Day instead. Columbus Day has been a federal holiday since 1937, though not all states observe it, including Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, and South Dakota. The day has long been a hot button issu...
Enel Green Power to spend $60 mln to raise Buffalo Dunes stake
Italy's biggest green energy company Enel Green Power said on Monday it had agreed to pay $60 million to take its stake in U.S. wind farm Buffalo Dunes to 75 percent. In a statement Enel Green Power, which is controlled by Italy's biggest utility Enel, said its North America unit had signed an agreement with GE Capital to buy a further 26...
Amori, arte, fede, boxe e film sullo sfondo di una New York che condiziona anche i sentimenti. Intervista con Antonio Monda
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Antonio Monda è l'anfitrione dell'intellighenzia del vecchio continente nel nuovo mondo. Il New York Times lo ha definito "un istituto di cultura raccolto in una sola persona" e "custode della gloria di New York". E proprio come la Grande Mela, Antonio Monda non dorme mai. È costantemente impegnato su molteplici...
Padoan rassicura gli Stati Uniti: l'Italia è pronta a fare il salto di qualità
La visita del ministro degli Economia Pier Carlo Padoan a Washington ha vuto come principali temi di discussione la crescita, l'occupazione e le riforme istituzionali, ma anche le privatizzazioni delle aziende di stato italiane e la crisi in Ucraina. Il ministro ha parlato delle questioni più importanti per l'Italia con il segretario al tesoro Jack...
La National Italian American Foundation alla Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Archeologico di Paestum
La National Italian American Foundation alla Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Archeologico di Paestum„Paestum è stata protagonista oggi della missione in Campania della National Italian American Foundation, nell'ambito del ricco programma della Fondazione in visita nella nostra regione dal 22 al 29 giugno. L'ideatore e direttore della Borsa...
Delaware 4-H hosts Sicilian students as part of Youth Ambassadors Program
The University of Delaware Cooperative Extension 4-H Program recently hosted 14 students from Sicily, the largest of the Italian islands, as part of the 2014 Youth Ambassadors Program. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of State through its Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The participants spent time in the Unite...
Dopo In Scena! l'estate del teatro italiano (e non) continua a New York
Sono tornata. Sono stati mesi pieni di teatro, da fare, organizzare, presentare. La seconda edizione del Festival In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY è stata ancora una volta una bella festa ed ha portato il teatro italiano in tutti i cinque distretti. Comunità che mai avrebbero visto il nostro teatro, che associano la cultura e la lingu...
Beloved Cookbook Author Marks a Decade of Sharing Calabria
by Krista Dossetti Rosetta Constantino has something to celebrate. In just two short months, she will be marking the 10-year anniversary of her Calabrese-inspired cooking classes, Cooking with Rosetta. Prior to our formal interview, I was invited to attend one of Rosetta's classes on a Friday night in mid-June. I made the trek to...
Director of Italian Heritage Festival Tells Us What to Expect
by Ian Grimley The Clarksburg Italian Heritage Festival is set to get underway Friday. Some notable Main Stage performers include Carmelina, John Angotti, and former Journey lead vocalist Steve Augeri. But these are not the only entertainers scheduled to perform. The Showcase Stage, which is on the corner of 2nd and Main Streets in Clarksb...