La Gazzetta Italiana
From New York to Milan on the first “quarantine-free” flight
May 2021
Travelers from New York arrived in Italy’s Milan Malpensa airport on the route’s first Covid-tested and “quarantine-free” flight on April 3. “It is the first ever flight from New York since the end of March 2020. It took a year to restart this...
Rome welcomes its first female traffic controller
May 2021
Rome welcomes its first female traffic controller to work atop the retractable podium in Rome’s famous Piazza Venezia. Cristina Corbucci claimed the coveted role, making her debut in late March. The white-gloved vigili (traffic officers)...
Quintillo C. "Quinn" Alonzo
April 2021
59, A hilarious man of many words and a huge heart; Adored husband of Jacqueline A. (Nee Lanovara); Loving father of Santino (Lisa), Gia Cline (Thomas), Talia, and the late Salvatore; Cherished Poppie of Santino, Carmine, Nina, and Lily; Dearest...
Petitti Garden Centers Celebrates 50 Years
April 2021
Behind Petitti Garden Centers is a real family and a family of career employees with a passion for plants. Their life’s work is facilitating your personal connection with nature in a way that promotes well-being on every level. It is this...
Italian Americans Unite Across Our Country
April 2021
Saturday, February 20, 2021 will be remembered as one of the most historic dates in Italian American history. It is the day that representatives of 354 Italian American organizations from throughout our country joined together to participate in the...
Erminia Matticchio
April 2021
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) sends its condolences to the family of Erminia Matticchio who passed away at the age of 100 on February 14. Matticchio was the mother of Emmy Award-winning television host, author and restaurateur...
A Look Back: Easter Traditions
April 2021
April is upon us and spring is beginning to show its face. It is time to think green, time for Easter lilies, and time for the arrival of the traditional Easter Bunny. Most importantly, Easter is a time to reflect on our sacrifices and focus on...
On the Cover: The Processione dei Misteri di Trapani
April 2021
The Processione dei Misteri di Trapani or simply the Misteri di Trapani (the Procession of the Mysteries of Trapani or the Mysteries of Trapani) is a day-long passion procession featuring 20 floats of lifelike wood, canvas and glue sculptures of...
New Coronavirus restrictions in Italy
April 2021
In early March, Italy announced that it would further tighten coronavirus restrictions in three of its 20 regions, after health officials warned of the growing spread of new, highly contagious variants. "The virus is spreading rapidly across...
New discovery in Pompeii
April 2021
Archaeologists in Italy have unveiled a ceremonial chariot they discovered near the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. The four-wheeled carriage was found near a stable where three horses were uncovered back in 2018. Experts believe it was likely used...