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Peacemaking in the City

Jerry Krase

The peacemaking services of Francis of Assisi have always been needed in the Big Apple, which presents glaring evidence of inter-group fear, hostility and potential for violence....

Verrazzano and the Discovery of Staten Island

Jerry Krase

Given that we are currently celebrating the 50th anniversary of a misspelled bridge I thought an excerpt from my book, "The Staten Island Italian American Experience," briefly...

Rather Grimm Fairytales

Jerry Krase

Dominic M. Recchia is trying to fill the somewhat dirty shoes of incumbent Congressman Michael Grimm. However, I must warn him that strange things have happened to those elected...

Italian American Monuments, Gramsci-style

Laura E. Ruberto

Upon visiting Thomas Hirschhorn’s Gramsci Monument in the Bronx, passing reflections on impermanence, aesthetics, and what makes something Italian American.

Staten Island's Swept Away Family Memorabilia

Anthony Paonita

In publishing this contribution we are sending our deepest condolences to the author, who has lost his mother, a resident of Staten Island. While sending his article today, he...

The Decorated Flowerpots of Brooklyn

Joey Skee

Looking (again) at a little known Italian-American folk art.

Fireworks for a United Italy

Antonella Iovino

Casa Belvedere in Staten Island joined in celebrating 150 years of Italian unification, presenting an evening of memories, music, and fireworks.

Garibaldi-Meucci Museum: A Very Special Visit

Alice Bonvicini

The President of the Commission for the 150th anniversary of Italy's unification, Giuliano Amato, spends an afternoon in Staten Island. "Garibaldi and Meucci represent two great...

Staten Island. @ Casa with Gina

Letizia Airos

Casa Belvedere. A new 360-degree Italian cultural campus that will host Italian language, culinary, art, and music classes, as well as galas, fashion shows, wine tastings,...

Casa Belvedere. A Vision into Reality in a Cultural Center in Staten Island

Benedetta Grasso

Staten Island. Casa Belvedere, an Italian style mension, has become the new Italian Arts and Culture Center that seeks to preserve and promote the appreciation of Italian...

A Conversation with Justin Ambrosino

Chiara Montalto

Several years ago, in a writing group at the Calandra Institute, I got to know a young film director named Justin Ambrosino. Below is a conversation that Justin and I recently had...

John Marchi, an Italian American Class Act

Jerry Krase

John Marchi passed away last Saturday. In my opinion, he was among the best and the brightest and he deserves a place alongside New York City's other unblemished political...

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