December 2022
The 20 Best Spots To Grab A Cannoli In NYC December 28, 2022: Tasting Table You can’t come to Bronx Little Italy without indulging in cannoli. Gino’s Pastry has been a popular spot for over 60 years and is Chazz Palminteri’s favorite place for dessert. Egidio Pastry Shop, the oldest pastry shop in the neighborhood, […]
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Holiday Shoppers encouraged to shop locally for Small Business Saturday November 26, 2022: News 12 The Bronx Support local businesses and shop small on Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Joey Artuso from Artuso Pastry Shop told News 12 that knowing the community is here to support them means more than just money. “What […]
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Dario Chiazzolino shares the history of Little Italy in the Bronx October 28, 2022: Radio Night Live with Kevin McCullough In an interview with Cristyne Nicholas, tour guide Dario Chiazzolino explains how Italian immigrants moved to the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx in the late 19th century. Pietro Cinelli, an immigrant from Central Italy, built […]
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“A Bronx Tale” at 35 Years September 24, 2022: PIX 11 Bronx native Chazz Palminteri sits for an interview on PIX 11’s “The Broadway Show” to discuss the 35th anniversary of his hit one man show “A Bronx Tale”, which later became a film and Broadway show. He talks about how the film popularized Arthur […]
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25th annual Ferragosto festival brings food and fun to Bronx’s Little Italy August 31, 2022: BronxTimes On September 11, Bronx’s Little Italy will celebrate its annual Ferragosto festival on Arthur Avenue. Ferragosto is an ancient Roman holiday named after Emperor Augustus to celebrate the end of the agricultural season. Thousands of visitors are expected to […]
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Madonia Bakery July 27, 2022: News 12 Bronx Madonia Bakery talks about the small businesses that make up the Bronx Little Italy community, some over 100 years old, as well as the annual Ferragosto festival taking place on Sunday, September 11th this year. When in the neighborhood don’t miss out on Madonia Bakery’s olive bread! […]
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To save tourism, local players want to swing for the fences June 30, 2022: Crain’s NY Center for an Urban Future held a forum on Accelerating NYC’s Tourism Recovery. Belmont BID Chairman, Peter Madonia, was a panelist and stressed the importance of public safety. Read more, here and watch the forum here. Dua Gourmet Market […]
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Alfreso Dining and History on Arthur Avenue May 31, 2022: The Bronx Journal Little Italy retains many of its early 20th century storefronts, and many shops are still family-owned and operated. Learn more about the Teitel Brothers, in operation since 1915, and Borgatti’s Ravioli & Egg Noodles, in operation since 1935. Read more, here. Bronx […]
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President of Abruzzo visits Little Italy in the Bronx April 23, 2022: We The Italians Marco Marsilo, President of Abruzzo, Italy, visited Little Italy in the Bronx on April 21, 2022. He began his visit with a tour of Borgatti’s Ravioli and Egg Noodles, Terranova Bakery, Joe’s Italian Deli, Teitel Brothers, and Cosenza’s Fish Market. […]
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Family and Flavor Find a Home at Emilia’s March 30, 2022: The Fordham Ram Emilia’s restaurant has been owned for 25 years by Nunzio Sapienza and managed by his daughter Joanne Lerro. Joanne describes the many changes since, including the renovation of their backyard patio and the increased presence of women in the restaurant industry. […]
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