Renowned Tailor Sebastiano Montella to be Honored by Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island
Sebastiano Montella is one of the world’s most renowned master tailors. His tailoring career spans over 60 years and has flourished in the United States and Italy. He will be recognized as an inaugural honoree of the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island. His artisanal creations have been worn by some of the world’s most…
New York Islanders Hosting Italian Heritage Night
Join us for Italian Heritage Night with the New York Islanders on October 29 at UBS Arena. First 300 fans to purchase tickets receive a #ForzaIslanders apron! Get tickets today!
Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island Recognized at 98th Annual San Gennaro Feast
The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island board was proudly featured as guests of honor at the 98th annual San Gennaro Feast in New York City’s Little Italy. Executive Director Chris Vaccaro and Operations Director Lou Bernardi were joined by board members Matt Drucker and Nick Luisi at the “Feast of All Feasts.” They…
Team Italy’s Casey Gilbert to be Honored at Long Island Italian Celebration
Casey Gilbert has the unique privilege of playing lacrosse for Team Italy as an Italian American. Italian through her mom and Sicilian grandmother, the Miller Place, NY resident is proud to represent Italy on the international sports stage and will be recognized at the inaugural Long Island Italian Celebration through the Italian American Heritage Society…
News 12’s Antoinette Biordi to be Honored by Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island
Antoinette Biordi, a first-generation Italian American and one of Long Island’s most recognizable television anchors and reporters, is an inaugural honoree of the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island. Biordi is a four-time Emmy Award-winning reporter and anchor for News 12 Long Island. She has been a TV Reporter since 1997. She began her…
Joe Imperatrice from Blue Lives NYC to be Recognized by Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island
Blue Lives NYC was founded by Christopher Brinkley, Carlos Delgado, and Joseph Imperatrice after the execution-style deaths of Detectives Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos on December 20, 2014. Since its inception, the organization has raised nearly $4 million with an all-volunteer-based board and volunteer staff. They have been specifically helpful to the families of Long…
Celebrate, Network, and Inspire at Inaugural Long Island Italian Celebration
Let’s celebrate our heritage, network, and come together as a heritage group. Let’s inspire the next generation. Join the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island for the inaugural Long Island Italian Celebration on October 21. This debut event will honor passionate and dedicated Italian Americans from Long Island while catapulting Long Island’s newest and…
Tenor Christopher Macchio to Be Honored by Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island
Christopher Macchio, an international classical cross-over vocalist known globally for his commanding performances from the White House balcony, will be an inaugural honoree of the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island. Macchio will be recognized at the 2024 Long Island Italian Celebration at Larkfield Manor on Monday, October 21. Tickets and sponsorships are available…
Italian Americans of Long Island: Giuseppe Mario Bellanca
This is the latest in a new series about important Italian American figures on Long Island. You’re familiar with Charles Lindbergh, but probably not Giuseppe Mario Bellanca. The Italian aviation pioneer, designer, and engineer who ran a flying school in Mineola, NY, for a period of time was born in Sciacca, Italy, and left an…