How I Embraced My Italian Heritage (After My Father Tried to Bury It)
The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island will use its platforms to tell the Italian American story of our people.…
Italian Americans of Long Island: Joseph F. Carlino
This is the latest in a new series about important Italian American figures on Long Island. A longtime influential Republican leader…
Grassroots Outreach Begins with Students Looking to Carry Torch of Cultural Preservation
Chris R. Vaccaro, the Executive Director of the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island, spoke with Italian studies students at…
Vaccaro Speaks at American Association of Italian Teachers Conference
Chris Vaccaro, the executive director of the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island, spoke about preserving Italian heritage and culture…
Save the Date: 2024 Long Island Italian Gala
SAVE THE DATE: Come celebrate Italian heritage on Long Island at the first annual Long Island Italian Gala hosted by the…
Italian Americans of Long Island: NFL Players
This is the latest in a new series about important Italian American figures on Long Island. Long Island can’t claim Vince…
Italian Americans of Long Island: Francis B. Spinola
This is the latest in a new series about important Italian American figures on Long Island. Francis B. Spinola was the…
Italian American Landmarks: Church of St. Rocco in Glen Cove
This is the latest in a series of posts chronicling historic landmarks with ties to the Italian American community on Long…
Calogero Troia Presented with Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island Certificate of Appreciation and Loyalty
Calogero Troia, the owner and operator of Rosa’s Pizza in Great Neck, is a member of the advisory board of the…
Richard Gambino, Italian American Professor, Historian, Dies at 84
The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island is saddened to hear about the passing of proud Italian American Richard Gambino,…