September 2023

Little Italy Bronx Ferragosto Festival
September 21, 2023: KiariLadyBoss (New York City 4 All)
Look back at this month’s Ferragosto Festival with Italian YouTuber Kiari! Watch as she explores bustling Arthur Avenue and pays special visits to Teitel Brothers, Madonia Bakery, Gino’s Pastry Shop, Mario’s Restaurant, and Borgatti’s Ravioli and Egg Noodles. Watch here.

NYC hidden dining gems: Have a ball (of burrata) at The Bronx’s Casa della Mozzarella
September 20, 2023: NY Daily News
In the mood for the freshest, best cheese in the city? Check out this stellar review of Casa della Mozzarella, and stop by to purchase cheese, a stacked sandwich, and all your charcuterie board needs. Read more, here.

Learn the History of Ferragosto from Peter Madonia
September 10, 2023:WCBS-NY (Radio)
Executive Board Chairman Peter Madonia gives the historical context for the Ferragosto Festival. Listen here.

Interview with Executive Director Alyssa Tucker
September 10, 2023: News 12 Bronx
Executive Director Alyssa Tucker discusses the local businesses showcasing their goods and services at the bustling Ferragosto Festival. Watch here.

Celebrating Italian heritage at Ferragosto Festival on Arthur Avenue
September 10, 2023: WPIX-TV (CW)
Catch dozens of local merchants hard at work and thousands of visitors enjoying their time and appreciating the legacy of the Ferragosto Festival. Watch here.

Celebrate Italian Culture, Rain or Shine
September 10, 2023: WABC-NY (ABC)
Celebrate Italian culture rain or shine with delicious food and exciting live entertainment at Ferragosto. Watch here.

Ferragosto Showcases Arthur Avenue Businesses
September 10, 2023: NY1
Over 30 vendors come together on Arthur Avenue for the decades-long tradition of Ferragosto in Bronx Little Italy. Watch here.

Little Italy’s Ferragosto festival doesn’t stop despite inclement weather
September 10, 2023: Bronx Times
The rainy start didn’t keep the crowds away from the annual Ferragosto festival on Arthur Avenue. Visitors were immersed in Italian culture, delicious food, and entertainment.  Read more, here.

Ferragosto 2023 in the Bronx: Fewer tourists, lots of Italian neighborhood flair
September 10, 2023: Gothamist
Learn a brief history of the Ferragosto festival from the local merchants and residents themselves as they discuss the event’s authentic appeal and family-reunion sentiment. Read more, here.

60 Spectacular Ways to Spend September in NYC
September 8, 2023: Secret NYC
Spend a Sunday in September in the most spectacular way by celebrating the Italian tradition of Ferragosto in The Bronx Little Italy. Read more, here.

BT Weekender: Five things to do in The Bronx this weekend
September 8, 2023: BronxTimes
Engage with the local merchants of Arthur Ave and East 187th St through Italian culture, entertainment and cuisine at the Ferragosto Festival. Read more, here.

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