De Blasio Takes His First Steps to Reshape New York
Bill de Blasio, fresh off a commanding victory in Tuesday’s mayoral election, took his first steps on Wednesday to reshape New York City’s government, naming the people who will run his transition team and declaring that there will be “a clear emphasis on progressive values.”
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Remembering “Marc”
The Vito Marcantonio Forum champions the legacy of the radical politician from East Harlem
The Pooh's Opera Seconda Makes it to New York
The Pooh, Italy's Favorite Pop Trio, is coming to the Highline Ballroom with “Opera Seconda in Tour,” the show featuring the greatest songs of their immense repertoire. “Opera Seconda in Tour” debuted in October 2012 and has taken the band all through Italy. The North American dates are November 17 in Toronto and November 19 in New York. Interview with Roby Facchinetti, Dodi Battaglia and Red Canzian, aka The Pooh.
November 5, 2013
Pass the Prosciutto: My Italian Experience
The Parma ham, is the king of cured meats. I consider myself lucky to have been born and raised in Bologna where the local cuisine requires a lot of it: Tortellini, cannelloni, rolls. There are many recipes that use the ham as a key ingredient, and the reason is that in addition to the tasty flavor it’s also a food recommended for weigh loss diets and maintenance diets as well as for those who are celiac.
Balla alla Casa Italiana!
Dopo quasi cento anni dalla sua scomparsa dalle mostre d’arte di tutto il mondo, la Casa Italiana ha l’onore di ricevere il dipinto di Balla Penetrazioni Dinamiche d’Automobile. Nicola Lucchi, docente dell’NYU, ha illustrato il quadro agli ospiti della Casa
De Blasio Seeks Mandate as Lhota Hopes for Upset
Concerned that his overwhelming lead in the race to be New York mayor could depress voter turnout, Bill de Blasio on Monday warned supporters against complacency as he sought to win with a decisive mandate that could propel his liberal agenda.
Italian Senate to vote on Berlusconi expulsion on Nov 27
Italian Senators will vote on November 27 on whether to expel center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi from parliament over a conviction for tax fraud, officials said on Tuesday.
Sara Errani secures Fed Cup for Italy with win over Alisa Kleybanova
Sara Errani wasted no time wrapping up a fourth Fed Cup title for Italy as they swept aside Russia. The hosts went into the match as big favourites after Russia did not name any of their top 11 players in their four-strong team.
Talking Money
Wherever one goes these days, the talk is money. But even in the midst of recession there are encouraging signs of financial life. Although the GNP is expected to hit a minus 1.8% by year end, the statistics-gathering agency Istat has just predicted a 0.7% rise for 2014. Elsewhere too there are positive notes. Says Economics Minister Fabrizio Saccomani, "We won't be growing like China, but we will have a sustainable growth level of around 2% a year." This is the background for the forthcoming debate in Parliament of the Letta cabinet's proposed budget, the so-called "Stability Law."
November 5, 2013
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Remembering “Marc”
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Vice President Henry Wallace, Vito Marcantonio and Paul Robeson, 1949
The Vito Marcantonio Forum champions the legacy of the radical politician from East Harlem
November 5, 2013
The Ultimate Sunday Sandwich Has Arrived!
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