December 9, 2014

The Presepe Napoletano Returns to the IAM With Anita Sanseverino and Lou Barrella

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Lou Barrella and Anita Sanseverino Photos by New York Scugnizzo By Giovanni di Napoli Last Thursday (Dec. 4th) I returned to the ...
December 7, 2014

The Search for our Ancestry (VII)

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How do you spell that? By Angelo Coniglio I’ve reviewed factors that are important in determining an immigrant ancestor’s name as it w...
December 2, 2014

Neapolitan Music for Christmas

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Looking for some last-minute stocking stuffer ideas? Wrap up your Christmas shopping with a culturally rewarding gift. I highly recommend th...
December 1, 2014

New Books

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Some new and forthcoming titles that may be of interest to our readers. All are available at Amazon.com • Historical Essay on the Neap...
November 29, 2014

Ponderable Quote From "Naples: A Travellers' Companion" by Desmond Seward

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A lament for the passing of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies by Giacinto de' Sivo (1814-1867) reprinted from Naples: A Travellers’ Co...
November 26, 2014

Honoring the King

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The Associazione Culturale Neoborbonica Commemorates the 120th Anniversary of the Death of King Francesco II di Borbone A solemn prayer...
November 20, 2014

Honoring Francesco II di Borbone at Santa Chiara

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Celebrants pack Santa Chiara to  pay tribute to King Francis II   Photos courtesy of Real Circolo Francesco II di Borbone On Saturda...
November 19, 2014

Feast of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

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Santa Elisabetta d'Ungheria, ora pro nobis November 19th is the Feast of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, patron saint of nurses, the poo...
November 18, 2014

New Music

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Neapolitan Keyboard Music performed by Stefano Innocenti Label: Brilliant Classics Release Date: November 18, 2014 Audio CD: $7.99 Numb...
November 17, 2014

Ponderable Quotes From “The Spiritual Combat” by Dom Lorenzo Scupoli

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Upon the recommendation of a friend, I recently started reading The Spiritual Combat by Dom Lorenzo Scupoli, a sixteenth century Theatin...
November 16, 2014

Feast of San Giuseppe Moscati

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San Giuseppe Moscati, ora pro nobis November 16th is the Feast of San Giuseppe Moscati, the "Holy Physician of Naples." Bor...
November 13, 2014

Another Fine Day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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(L-R) Ludwig Van Beethoven monument and Bethesda Fountain, Central Park By Giovanni di Napoli Now that the Feasts in my area are do...
November 12, 2014

The Search for our Ancestry (VI)

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Butcher, Baker, Basket Maker By Angelo Coniglio Today, most Western names consist of one or more given names combined with a famil...
November 7, 2014

Commemorative Markers Honoring Super Cop Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino Unveiled

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Portrait of Lt. Joseph Petrosino by master sculptor Carter R. Jones Photos by New York Scugnizzo Wednesday, November 5th, members of...
November 6, 2014

Downtown Brooklyn’s Newest Hotspot

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Forno Rosso, Pizzeria Napoletana and Bar Executive Chef Giuseppe Marrone  presents one of his masterpieces By Giovanni ...