Last Call at Folk City with Dominic Chianese
by George De Stefano Dominic Chianese is not a name most people would associate with New York's '60s folk music scene. But Chianese, the actor best known for playing the bitter and conniving Uncle Junior on The Sopranos, was a stalwart of that scene, as a performer and as the MC at Gerde's Folk City, the legendary Greenwich Village restaur...
Nozzolio needs heart surgery, won't seek another term
by Jim Miller State Sen. Michael Nozzolio says he will not seek re-election this fall because he needs heart surgery. Nozzolio, R-54 of Fayette, has held office for more than 30 years. His departure at year's end will represent a political earthquake for the region. Nozzolio announced his decision this morning. He said a...
The Center Presents A Calabrian Dinner
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL DINNER FEATURING THE CUISINE OF CALABRIA! WHERE: Divina Ristorante, 461 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006 (BYOB Restaurant) Date: Sunday, February 21 (inclement weather date: Sunday, February 28 Time: 1:00 — 4:30 PM Savor the exquisite food of Mario Carlino, chef/owner A GLIMPSE AT...
West Philly artist Joseph Tiberino remembered
Philadelphia's art world lost a legend last week. Joseph Tiberino, patriarch of a family known to many as "The West Philly Wyeths," died on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 in the sprawling Powelton compound that was home to his family, his art studio and to the Ellen Powell Tiberino Memorial Museum. He was 77. The prolific artist was married to Ellen Powell...
Marinoni: The Fire in the Frame
It took filmmaker Tony Girardin three years to convince revered bicycle craftsman Giuseppe Marinoni to let Girardin make a movie about him—and boy, did his determination pay off. Marinoni: The Fire in the Frame is a funny, inspiring portrait of an irascible, yet lovable 75 year-old who attempts the world record for distance cycled in one h...
Niles Taste of Sister Cities celebrates diversity
The Niles Taste of Sister Cities is back with plenty of food, dancing, music and raffle prizes. On March 19, the first Taste of Sister Cities in the past four years was held at Niles Family Fitness Center. The festival aims to spotlight the culture of Niles' four sister cities – Pisa, Italy; Nafplion, Greece; Leixlip, Ireland; and Lmanova...
Pope Francis Elevates Youngstown Church to Basilica Status
In 2014, Pope Francis designated Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church a minor basilica. Founded in 1908, this Roman Catholic parish originally served the Italian community of Central Youngstown, OH. In the following interview, La Gazzetta and Pastor Monsignor Michael J. Cariglio discuss the church's new status. La Gazzetta (LG): Thank you for w...
History center to host Luisa Sello and Bruno Canino in concert
Internationally acclaimed musicians Luisa Sello and Bruno Canino will perform a concert at 7 p.m. Friday at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. Sello, a flutist, and Canino, pianist, will perform songs that reflects their Italian heritage and highlights original works by Pittsburgh-based composers Reza Vali and Federico Garcia...
Sons of Italy donates to Valerie Fund; New officers appointed
Parsippany's Order Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 21 at Angelo's Restaurant, 94 North Beverwyck Road. Approximately fifty members were present for their monthly meeting of members. Besides this being the lodge's regular monthly meeting of members, Lodge 2561 was proud to welcome New Jersey State Ord...
Italian varietals thrive at Paso's Pelletiere Winery
When we were invited to visit Pelletiere Estate Vineyard and Winery in Paso Robles and to stay at the winery's Farmhouse, we were excited because we love Paso and this was a winery we had not experienced before. As we drove through the gently rolling terrain of the Willow Creek area on the westside of Paso and up the secluded road leading to our d...
Lonardi Named WGCA All-American
Baylor women's golf senior Laura Lonardi was named a second-team All-American by the Women's Golf Coaches Association on Tuesday. Lonardi joined current Bear Dylan Kim and former teammate Hayley Davis as the only All-Americans in program history. Lonardi's honor is the fifth in the last five seasons for a Baylor player under head coach Jay Goble....
Nuova molecola 'green' da Ca' Foscari ai laboratori di tutto il mondo
Una molecola sintetizzata e studiata a Ca' Foscari è stata messa a disposizione dei laboratori di tutto il mondo. Intitolata ai ricercatori cafoscarini che l'hanno scoperta, la molecola "Perosa-Selva-Noè vinylation reagent" è infatti entrata nel catalogo di Sigma-Aldrich, il principale fornitore di prodotti chimici per R&D a livello mondia...