Christopher Columbus likely encountered ‘marauding cannibals’ 500 years ago, shocking study says. From the New York Post. For years, researchers tried to prove that Christopher Columbus’ encounters with “cannibal marauders” during his trip to the Caribbean in 1492 were just myths. A new study, however, suggests that Columbus’ stories may have been the truth. The research, published...

To my fellow leaders in the Italian-American community – Having had the pleasure of recently working with the Andrea Bocelli Foundation, and Maestro Bocelli himself, I was shocked to learn that despite selling over 85 million albums worldwide – Andrea has never been the recipient of a Grammy award.   His #1 Billboard album, Si,...

Angelo Vivolo, President, Columbus Heritage Coalition, said, “Mother Cabrini was a selfless and charitable spirit whose hard work improved the lives of countless children, immigrants and poor New Yorkers. I am grateful for the Governor’s work to preserve the memory of Mother Cabrini for future generations. This statue will be a permanent located at the...

Italian at Brooklyn College In early October 2019, the three professors of Italian at Brooklyn College were informed that as of Spring semester 2020, Italian would no longer be offered at Brooklyn College. The three professors, in turn, would teach courses designated as Modern Language courses (MLAN) or English courses (ENG). Since the teaching of...

Dressed in overalls and jackets, wearing work boots and hats, the men lined up five dozen strong on Christmas Eve 1931 for that week’s pay at a Midtown Manhattan construction site. Behind them stood a fine Christmas tree. It had been mounted by the men and draped with the traditional cranberry strings and garlands. They...