Fucsia FitzGerald Nissoli e Francesca La Marca in difesa della cittadinanza per gli italiani all'estero che l'hanno perduta
In Parlamento alcuni deputati eletti all'estero riaccendono la questione del riacquisto della cittadinanza anche per gli italiani che nel passato l'hanno perduta nel loro paese d'adozione. Nella Commissione Affari costituzionali della Camera, allo scadere del termine per la presentazione degli emendamenti al testo di legge unificato sulla cittadina...
New Italian deli and market coming to west Lawrence; informal survey finds neighbors dislike proposed Kasold changes
by Chad Lawhorn For some of us, our experience with Italian food doesn't go much beyond spaghetti, all-you-can-eat breadsticks and a carb-induced nap that usually ends with the waiter waking you up to tell you more breadsticks have arrived. But that's not the only type of Italian food that is popular. Lawrence is going to get a taste of an...
From the Marble Quarries of Italy to Indiana Limestone: The Legacy of an Italian Stone Carver
Carol Faenzi divides her time between her house in Indianapolis and her family farm in Italy. After a New York career in business consulting, she began researching her family history and became fascinated by the Italian stonecarvers who transferred their skills from the marble mined in Carrara to the limestone quarries of southern Indiana. On Thur...
Congressman: Vito Marcantonio Champion of Immigrant Rights
October 15 (Thursday) 2:00 - 3:30 pm. Congressman: Vito Marcantonio Champion of Immigrant Rights. Vito Marcantonio served as a congressman for East Harlem from 1934-50. During, this time he forged a powerful alliance between the Italian and Puerto Rican communities. His advocacy for immigrant rights was a central part of his leadership...
Teaching Italian Symposium/Workshop Meeting VIII
Calling all teachers of Italian language and culture! "Teaching Italian Symposium/Workshop: Meeting VIII" is right around the proverbial corner. This year's theme is "Imparando giocando"--Play and Games in the FL Classroom. To register and select your workshops--first come, first served--please go to: http://tiny.cc/TI8-giocare. Or feel free to con...
From the Colosseum to the Uffizi Gallery, 10 restoration sites symbolizing an Italian revival
by Massimo Frontera Of the many restoration works currently underway in Italy, some involve complexes of outstanding significance, on which substantial resources are being invested and that could give a significant boost to the country's economy, besides representing a precious heritage for humanity. Here is a selection of 10 of these gems. ...
New film tackles Staten Island's 'guido/guidette' stereotypes
By Rob Bailey A new Italian-American indie flick hits close to home. The stereotype-skewering "Friends and Romans" — now playing a limited run this week at UA Stadium 16 in Mariners Harbor — was filmed on Staten Island. Screenwriter Gregg Greenburg says iconic borough locations such asAriemma's Deli and Goodfellas pizzeria are featured. &nbs...
At Home Upstairs at Di Sopra
By Rosie Saferstein The aptly named Di Sopra, which means upstairs in Italian is located on the second floor, above a store. We felt at home at this newly opened restaurant not only because of the friendly service but the restaurant is uniquely located in what was once an apartment. Separate rooms, one with French doors, crisp white tableclo...
Business and research boost Emilia-Romagna credentials as innovation hub
by Paolo Bricco Innovation doesn't always start in a garage. The story (too little credited) of innovation —not just ofEmilia Romagna but of Italy as a whole — can sometimes start in a rabbit hutch like it did for Marco Astorri and Bio-on, who set up his company in one nearBologna, seven years ago. "When we launched the busin...
Italian report: 49th Annual CENSIS Report
WTI Magazine #74 2015 December 11Author : Censis Translation by: Censis (Centro Studi Investimenti Sociali) has been producing for fifty years a constant and articulated research, advice and technical assistance in the socio-economic development. This business has developed over the years through the implementation of studies on the...
Northampton psychologist explores how Italian American daughters grieve dads
By Anne-Gerard Flynn Several area women, including Anna Daniele, owner of La Fiorentina Pastry Shop, are featured in the recently published book, "Daughters, Dads and the Path through Grief: Tales from Italian America." The book is co-authored by Northampton resident Lorraine Mangione, who holds a doctorate in psychology and teaches a...
Junior Bridgeman plans 4th Street Italian eatery
by Sheldon S. Shafer Louisville-based entrepreneur Ulysses "Junior" Bridgeman is joining with The Cordish Cos. that operates Fourth Street Live! to open an Italian restaurant called BirraCibo at the downtown entertainment hub. The 9,000-square-foot restaurant will be located in the former Ri Ra Irish Pub at 445 S. 4th St. It will specialize i...