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NewslongislanditaliansAugust 30, 2024

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…

NewslongislanditaliansAugust 24, 2024

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…

NewslongislanditaliansAugust 22, 2024

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…

NewslongislanditaliansAugust 21, 2024

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…

NewsChris R. VaccaroJuly 29, 2024

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,…

NewslongislanditaliansJuly 21, 2024

Italian American Landmarks: Guglielmo Marconi Radio Shack in Rocky Point

This is the latest in a series of posts chronicling historic landmarks on Long Island with ties to the Italian American…

NewsDavid PaoneJuly 6, 2024

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.…

NewsChris R. VaccaroJune 25, 2024

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…

NewslongislanditaliansMay 21, 2024

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…

NewslongislanditaliansMarch 9, 2024

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…