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…
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…
Chris Vaccaro, the executive director of the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island, spoke about preserving Italian heritage and culture today at the annual conference for the Long Island Chapter of the American Association of Italian Teachers. “I told them emphatically that we will advocate to protect and maintain Italian language programs in school…
This is the latest in a new series about important Italian American figures on Long Island. Long Island can’t claim Vince Lombardi or Joe Montana, but plenty of Italian Americans from the area played and coached in the NFL. As we celebrate Super Bowl Sunday, let’s look at the notable names to grace the gridiron…
Calogero Troia, the owner and operator of Rosa’s Pizza in Great Neck, is a member of the advisory board of the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island (IAHSLI). Troia recently received a certificate of appreciation and loyalty for supporting Italian American culture and heritage. He believes in the mission and vision of the Italian…
This is the first in a new series about important Italian American figures on Long Island. You can not tell the story of Italian Americans on Long Island without the first Italian native to settle on our land. That distinction belongs to Pietro Cesare Alberti, who immigrated from Venezia in 1635. Alberti settled in New…
This is the first in a series of posts chronicling historic landmarks with ties to the Italian American community on Long Island. When you drive on West Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst, you might notice two tall pillars with lions on East and West Riviera drives. Those massive structures are the entrance to American Venice, a…
The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island is organizing a Christmas Toy Drive with several community stakeholders. All toys will be donated to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program and serve Long Island children in need. If you want to host a toy drive at your business or organization and be part…
