Assemblyman Ed Ra: "Scholarship opportunity available for New York students"
Today, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,500 scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded in June at Italian-American Day, and all winners must be in attendance to receive their awards. "Over the next few months I strongly e...
Louis Prima Jr. Headlines 2016 Festival Entertainment Lineup
The Italian American Heritage Festival of Iowa has built a reputation of consistently providing a variety of entertainment acts – this year is no exception! Whether you enjoy swing, New Orleans jazz, classic rock, folk dancing or Italian-American classics – we have it all this year! So pick up your favorite Italian delicacy along with your...
A Conversation with Michele Adubato of Newark’s North Ward Center
The political fight that shaped the rest of Steve Adubato's political career occurred in 1970, when in the years after theMichele Adubato Newark riots he bucked the Italian American community and backed Ken Gibson for mayor over Hugh Addonizio. The endorsement of the man who would become the first black mayor of Newark nearly cost Adubato...
Italy gets some love in film fest
The Italian Film Festival USA Denton, a free, two-evening festival, will take place April 22-23 at the University of North Texas. Screenings will be in Room 184 at the Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building on campus. The closest parking lot that does not require a pass is the small parking garage on Union Circle; guests can pay with a credi...
Francis Ford Coppola Immortalized in Cement Outside Chinese Theatre
Oscar-winning writer/director/producer Francis Ford Coppola, best known for "The Godfather" film series, sank his hands and feet into cement today outside the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The ceremony was held as part of the 2016 Turner Classic Movies Classic Film Festival, which began Thursday. "Thanks to TCM, thanks for this op...
Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program- 20 Students Receive Travel Grants Through NIAF
Twenty college students from across the nation will participate in the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program, an all-expenses-paid educational and cultural initiative that sends Italian American students to Italy. Sponsored by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), the tour will visit Italy's Piemonte region, NIAF's 2016...
Leona M Seufert to read poems at St. Anthony Italian Feast on June 9 in Roselle Park
Roselle Park's former Poet Laureate, Leona M Seufert returns as part of the entertainment billing at the Church of the Assumption St. Anthony's Italian Feast on Friday June 10, 2016 from 6:00 – 6:30pm. The Feast is located at the Church of the Assumption, 113 Chiego Place, Roselle Park. Her theme this year is "A Field Guide to Summer", a c...
Tony Reali on being true to yourself and your family, Part 1 of 2.
In this episode, we visit the "Good Morning America" Studios in Times Square where spent the day with Toni Reali, host of ESPN's "Around the Horn." This is part one of a two-part interview, where Reali talks about his Italian upbringing and how it contributed to his work ethic and successful career. We also feature a beautiful story from a listener...
Gli USA corteggiano un'altra Italia
By Roberto Zanni "Non c'è solo la Ferrari e nemmeno la Fiat. Il viaggio attraverso i motori italiani, e tutto quello che fa parte di questo mondo, negli Stati Uniti è ampio e presenta nuove strade da percorrere. La tecnologia italiana negli States in tutti i settori si sa è ampiamente apprezzata e riconosciuta, ma quello che sta succedendo nel cam...
Authentic Italian Enters La Jolla Via Acquavite Ristorante
Eater readers asked us to look into a new restaurant in La Jolla, where Italian food is once again a focus in the Coast Walk complex across from La Jolla Cove. The space, occupied by Trattoria Acqua for almost 20 years before it shuttered in 2011 has been remodeled by new proprietors, who recently opened Acquavite Ristorante on Prospect Street. &n...
Little Italy gets a direct link to the homeland in Niagara Falls
In Niagara Falls there is one place every local can steer you to – Little Italy, which proudly displays its heritage on signage that spans across Pine Avenue. That pride in community and heritage was recently expanded when the honorary Italian vice consulate moved its office from Delaware Avenue in Buffalo to Pine Avenue in the Niagara Arts &a...
It took incredible chain of events to bring Mike Piazza to Mets
We start with improbability. Mike Piazza simply being a major leaguer falls into unassisted-triple-play terrain for likelihood. That he was elected to the Hall of Fame is winning Powerball stuff. No one drafted as late — 62nd round and 1,390th pick — had ever previously gained Cooperstown induction. Which makes his trade from the Dodg...