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Philadelphia’s Columbus Statue Will Remain in Place, City Says
Let's use this moment to achieve a significant and lawful initiative.
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Boston’s Pro-Columbus Rally Canceled as Leaders Weigh Next Move
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will meet with leaders from Italian American organizations to discuss the destruction of the Columbus statue in the city's North End.
Read MoreMayor de Blasio, Gov. Cuomo Oppose Columbus Statue Demolition
The city and state leaders sided against a petition, which calls for the removal of the 128-year-old, 76-foot monument sculpted by Gaetano Russo.
Read MoreDestruction of Columbus Statues Slows Progress of Peaceful Protests
We call on our elected officials and the public to debate the issue on its merits, and to put an end to the lawlessness.
Read MoreISDA National Conventions Promise Fraternalism & Family Memories
A special message from ISDA National President, Basil M. Russo
Read MoreCourt OKs Expedition to Retrieve Titanic’s Marconi Telegraph
The telegraph machine, invented by Italian pioneer Guglielmo Giovanni Marconi, could unlock the secrets of Titanic's final hours.
Read MoreA Miracle in Naples, and Word From NY That San Gennaro Feast May Go On
The NYC Feast along Mulberry Street has not been canceled, and meanwhile in Naples, the blood of San Gennaro has liquefied.
Read MoreNJ Nurse Who Died of Covid-19 Was a Hero to Her Family and Patients
Pamela Orlando died at the age of 56 on April 16, after rushing to the aid of countless COVID-19 patients.
Read MoreActive Coronavirus Cases Are Dropping in Italy, Offering Cautious Hope
The wave of infections that crashed into northern Italy's older generations has peaked and is receding, but much work remains.
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