Honoring Italian American Women @ the 2014 NOIAW Gala
NOIAW is the premier organization for women of Italian heritage that is committed to preserving Italian heritage, language and culture by promoting and supporting the advancement of women of Italian ancestry through education programs. At their annual gala they honored Lisa Lemole Oz, welcomed new chair Patricia Martone and raised funds for more cultural exchanges.
May 14, 2014
Michael and Vito
New York Daily News
Michael Sam and Vito Cammisano
I had been following the Michael Sam story with some interest, but when I found out who his boyfriend is, it really grabbed my attention.
European Elections: Rhetoric High, Interest Low
As European elections loom, the rhetoric heats up. But public interest remains low even though the stakes are high. In the background are the continuing recession, judiciary evidence of corruption for Expo in Milan, and the hordes of immigrants who continue to arrive, on shabby boats via Libya, and to drown. Here’s what some of the top leaders are saying or, rather, shouting during these final days before the vote May 25.
May 14, 2014
Rather Grimm Fairytales
11th U.S. Congressional District New York State Immigration Action Fund
The 11th United States Congressional District is currently represented by Michael Grimm (R). It covers all of Staten Island and some southern Brooklyn neighborhoods such as Bensonhurst, Bay Ridge, and Gravesend. He is being challenged for the position by Domenic Recchia (D).
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 to represent Staten Islanders (and South Brooklyner’s) in Congress ever since la famiglia Molinari abandoned it. It’s like someone has cast an evil eye (malocchio) on the most conservative seat in New York City.
Renzi says EU 'looks away' over migrant crisis
Premier Matteo Renzi on Wednesday accused the European Union of looking the other way as Italy struggles to cope with a mounting migrant crisis. "Europe explains everything about how to catch swordfish, but it turns its head when we go to rescue people in trouble," he said.
Jobless to get tax bonus, too
Premier Matteo Renzi's signature tax-reduction plan will be extended to Italians who are receiving benefits for layoffs or unemployment, the national tax agency announced Wednesday.
A Fistful of Dollars to be shown at Cannes Film Festival
Quentin Tarantino is to host an event at Cannes Film Festival to show a specially restored print of Sergio Leone's 1964 film A Fistful of Dollars.The movie starred Clint Eastwood as Joe ("the man with no name") and was part of Leone's spaghetti western trilogy, which American director Tarantino has described as "the greatest achievement in the history of cinema".
Culture Art and design Art Uffizi Gallery to reopen Renaissance art rooms after €600,000 gift
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is to renovate and reopen eight rooms showing Renaissance art after a €600,000 donation from the luxury goods company Salvatore Ferragamo.
Freedom Fighters, the Kennedys and the Struggle for Civil Rights
A collection of 80 photographs curated by Alessandra Mauro e Sara Antonelli for la Fondazione Forma per la fotografia is coming to Turin the end of this month. The eighty photograph collection, curated by Alessandra Mauro e Sara Antonelli is to highlight the actions of the Kennedy brothers in their struggle for a better, just, and solid society.
Enrico Brignano: The Soul of Rome Is Back
Meeting one of Italy’s greatest comedy actors who is in New York to perform as Rugantino — thefamousarrogant, chatty, coward, gentle, and beloved character from the Papal Rome of the 19th century."tradition is what drew me to Rugantino. Iprepared with great dedication.
It is a story of great courage, a story of the power of love that at times goes beyond death. Its ingredients challenge the passing of time, they are eternal, just like the city of Rome where the show is set."
May 13, 2014
This Sunday May 18 - Hasbrouck Heights Street Festival!!!
Back in Heights for the first time since Labor Day
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