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Cuomo Panel Selects Battery Park for Mother Cabrini Statue
The next steps will include the design and construction of the statue.
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Italians Rally Around Holocaust Survivor After Wave of Death Threats
Thousands of Italian citizens took to the streets to beat back hate speech aimed at holocaust survivor Liliana Segre.
Read MoreSmall Italian Town Unveiling World’s Largest Christmas Tree Display
The larger-than-life display rises nearly a half mile up the slopes of Monte Ingino outside of Gubbio, in Italy's Umbria region.
Read MoreItaly Becomes 1st Country in the World to Require Climate Change Studies
Lesson plans will include topics like ocean pollution, sustainable living and renewable resources.
Read MoreNYC Cultural Affairs Commissioner Resigns After Mother Cabrini Blunder
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the departure of Tom Finkelpearl, the city’s cultural affairs commissioner, amid controversy surrounding the agency’s mishandling of Mother Cabrini.
Read MoreWhy Millions Fled Southern Italy and Sparked the Creation of Italian America
In 1860 Italy had Europe’s lowest rate of emigration, but over the next 50 years, the country would lose nearly 40% of its population—here's why.
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo Pledges $750,000 to Fund Mother Cabrini Statue in NYC
Cuomo is assembling a 19-person commission, which will evaluate proposals for the statue’s design and location.
Read MoreString of Columbus Statue Vandalisms a Step in the Wrong Direction
Craven disregard for the law should not be celebrated, and those opposed to Columbus Day should debate the issue on its merits.
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