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NYC's "Italian" Mayor between Past and Future

Fred Gardaphe

Will this new mayor's Italian identity reflect more than nostalgia and impact our youth in the ways his Italian ancestors' experiences shaped Bill di Blasio?

Bill de Blasio: A Progressive Mayor for All New Yorkers Part II

Jerry Krase

While I, and other self-confessed “Progressives” celebrate the victory of Bill De Blasio in the recent New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary, there is need to pause and...

Bill de Blasio: A Progressive Mayor for All New Yorkers

Jerry Krase

Bill De Blasio I believe has the best chance among real progressives to win the mayoralty and to take New York City in a different, more hopeful direction. It’s time for New...

Gramsci Comes to The Bronx: Too Little and Too Late

Jerry Krase

Whereas Jesus Christ stopped at Eboli on his way elsewhere and has yet to make a confirmed appearance anywhere in the bailiwick of Cardinal Timothy Dolan, I am happy to report...

Political Suicide in New York City and Italy: Part II - NYC

Jerry Krase

New York City and Italy have a great deal in common, starting and ending with self-destructive electorates; voters who are intent on putting into office people who, in one way or...

A moribund italianità.

Joey Skee

Some thoughts on presepi, creativity, and death.

The New Negative Image of Italian Americans

Joey Skee

The inane opinions of a few and the diminution of Italian America.

Craftsmanship Documented

Joey Skee

Italian Americans at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. On March 9th, curator Jayson Kerr Dobney will present on “The Neapolitan Instruments Makers of New York” at the Calandra...

How To Enjoy Art Like a Pro

Fuzzy Fusaro

Simply know this: the idea that you must be sophisticated or knowledgeable to appreciate fine art is erroneous.

Bloomberg versus Berlusconi

Jerry Krase

As one looks closely at the behavior and battles of Bloomberg and Berlusconi it seems that, besides being big buck billionaires, they have a great deal more in common than lots of...

An Epic of Mediterranean Culture

Joey Skee

Sixty-six years ago, the Museum of Modern Art exhibited a Sicilian-American bootblack’s decorated shoeshine kit, contributing to the museum director’s eventual dismissal.

Got a place in NYC!

Damiano Beltrami

Your apartment is a studio designed for hobbits. The room could't be cozier. The view is breathtaking. You can see into other people’s living rooms. Welcome to the City.

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