By

Angelo Vivolo
I was fortunate to meet with Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday and discuss issues that concern our community. I briefed her on our agenda of top legislative initiatives for 2023 in Albany. I advised the Governor of our strong support for her plan to create more charter schools. We propose developing the first-ever Italian Language Academy...
The malicious defacing of the Columbus memorial in Central Park late Sunday night is only the latest hate-inspired attack of vandalism by cowards and criminals. Hate underlies each and every one of these incidents. Vandals have struck the Central Park statue at least three times, including this most recent attack. We have witnessed more than...
Senator Jessica Ramos is plunging ahead with hurtful and divisive legislation to end Columbus Day, which celebrates the courage and contributions of hundreds of millions of immigrants who followed the Italian explorer and his Spanish supporters in search of freedom and a better life....
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the appointment of Diane Savino, a highly regarded State Senator representing Staten Island and Brooklyn and a leader in the labor movement and the Italian American community. Senator Savino is an outstanding choice to serve as Senior Advisor to the Mayor. During her legislative career spanning nearly...
Pioneering 19th-century artist Emma Stebbins might well have been the latest victim of the irrational frenzy that seeks to wipe away all memory of Christopher Columbus. Stebbins, a trailblazer who was gay, was the first woman awarded a New York City art commission for her interpretation of the Great Admiral of the Ocean Sea...
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