February 2025

48 Hours in Ellicottville

Nestled among the enchanting mountains of the Chautauqua-Allegheny region, Ellicottville is the ultimate destination for outdoor adventure and non-stop fun! The charming, walkable village is home to over 24 unique shops, 23 bars and restaurants, two top-notch ski resorts, and a jam-packed calendar of festivals and events, ensuring you’ll never run out of things to do. […]

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Truth Be Told on stage until March 9 at the Gene Frankel Theatre

At the Gene Frankel Theatre in New York, Truth Be Told is running until March 9, a psychological drama written by William Cameron and directed by Kim T. Sharp that confronts a grieving mother with a true crime writer’s investigation. The play, winner of the Stanley Drama Award, unfolds as a tense dialogue between two women marked by tragedy: Kathleen Abedon, the mother of a

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Andrea Bocelli honored at the Niaf 50th Anniversary Gala

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 19, 2025) – The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an exclusive Gala on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the historic Washington Hilton Hotel (1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW), a venue that has hosted some of its most memorable evenings. Andrea Bocelli to Receive the NIAF Lifetime Achievement Award During the event, renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli will be honored with

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Michael Cascianelli: In New York we train the leaders of the future in a multicultural dimension

From the “Portraits” podcast of theNewyorker, hosted by Claudio Brachino Born in Perugia, with academic and professional experiences between Europe, China and the United States, Michael Cascianelli is now CEO and Head of School at the Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi in New York. In this interview, taken from ilNewyorkese’s “Portraits” podcast, he talks about his

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Claudio Brachino’s February 17, 2025 editorial: Machiavelli and Ukraine

The Ukraine issue dominates the international debate in this beginning of the week, representing the central theme of the global journalistic grammar. In particular, there is a return to talk about peace, but this time in a concrete and not rhetorical way, as has been the case in international public discourse for the past three

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The Italian Reputation Award for Commitment to Environmental Engineering Goes to Pasquale Punzo

The Italian Reputation Award 2025 ceremony was held at the Italian Cultural Institute of New York, where the prestigious accolade was presented to Pasquale Punzo, CEO of Cannon Artes, for his dedication to environmental engineering and sustainability, particularly in the design of water treatment plants. Cannon Artes is indeed a leading engineering company specialized in

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Cannon Artes: a concrete commitment to environmental sustainability under the leadership of Pasquale Punzo

Cannon Artes, part of the Cannon Group, stands out in the industry landscape for its commitment to environmental sustainability, with a particular focus on water treatment. The company, which has consolidated its position as a leader in the environmental engineering sector, has become synonymous with innovation and ecological responsibility. Under the leadership of Pasquale Punzo,

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Massimo Carnelos, head of the Office for Innovation, Technologies, and Start-ups at the ITALIAN Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Expanding a business abroad is a dream for many entrepreneurs, and with the right institutional support, it’s entirely possible. Massimo Carnelos, Head of the Innovation, Technology, and Startups Office at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, explains how the ministry is helping Italian startups go global—especially in the U.S. market. Your diplomatic career started over

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