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Evviva Santa Rosalia!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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Tuesday after work, I finally had the opportunity to go to the 42nd Annual Feast of Santa Rosalia in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Visiting the outdoor chapel to venerate la Santuzza, I said a few intercessory prayers for the earthquake victims in Ischia and for the happy repose of the souls of my ancestors. Although I was a little disappointed to discover that the rumors of a new statue donated by the city of Palermo were untrue, I still made my customary donation and picked up some prayer cards to share with my loved ones.
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| The outdoor chapel on 18th Avenue, between 71 St. and 72 St. |
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| There was plenty of delicious Palermitano street fare at Lucy's, including stigghiola... |
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| ...and grilled octopus |
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| Naturally we made our obligatory stop at Villabate Alba Pasticceria (7001 18th Ave.) for some espresso and Baked Iris |
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| Festive street lights line the Avenue |
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| I couldn't leave without getting a little care package filled with delicious Sicilian specialties for myself |
