Football icon Joe Moglia marks Columbus Day following cancellation of NYC parade
The iconic football figure, who was meant to lead this year’s Columbus Day Parade, still embraced his “Italian heritage” on Monday, even though the event faced rain for the first time in its 81-year history. “Rain or shine, I’ll always be proud of my Italian roots and my hometown of New York,” Joe Moglia, the […]
Republican bill aims to penalize cities that changed Columbus Day festivities.
House Republicans Propose Changes to Columbus Day Funding A recent proposal from House Republicans suggests cutting funding to U.S. jurisdictions that observe Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day. This proposal follows President Donald Trump’s recent proclamation establishing October 13th as Columbus Day, celebrating both the explorer and the contributions of Italian Americans across the […]
Italian-American leader celebrates Columbus Day pride following years of statue disputes
Five years after Christopher Columbus statues were vandalized across the U.S. in the context of “social justice,” the topic has resurfaced with the Columbus Day holiday approaching. Zoran Mamdani, a candidate for mayor from the Socialist Party in New York City, has been vocal about various radical views, including those concerning Columbus and the Italians […]
The Dilemma of Columbus Day
The Complex Legacy of Columbus Day The concept of God’s “chosen ones” has been a recurring theme in American history, dating back to the Puritans, who aspired to be “like a city on a hill,” as John Winthrop put it in 1630. Americans have long held onto the notion of being a new Israel, a […]
Press pool surprises Trump with response to Columbus Day announcement
Trump Declares Columbus Day, Surprising Press President Trump expressed surprise at the press’s enthusiastic response during his official declaration of Columbus Day. This announcement came on a Thursday as he stood alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth while discussing pivotal peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Before […]
The Truth About Columbus Day
Hello, readers. I grew up in an Italian family, and my father-in-law was fully Italian. In our culture, it’s all or nothing. Think Yonkers, New York, or Long Island. Picture a tray of baked ziti. It’s a bit of a mess. There are four loud women in the kitchen, two of them are round. No […]
Trump Issues Proclamations for Leif Erikson Day and Columbus Day
Cabinet Meeting Highlights Leif Erikson and Columbus Day WASHINGTON – During Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, the eighth since his return to office in January, President Donald Trump kicked things off by signing proclamations for Leif Erikson Day and Columbus Day. The first was for Leif Erikson Day, recognized on Thursday, October 9, to honor the Viking […]
Trump honors ‘American hero’ in Columbus Day statement: ‘We’re back, Italians’
Trump Honors Columbus with Proclamation During a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, President Trump began by signing a proclamation honoring the famed Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus. He declared, “Italians, we are back.” There’s ongoing discussion about celebrating October 13 as Columbus Day, even as many states and cities push to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day instead of […]
Trump reinstates Columbus Day celebration with official proclamation
Trump Signs Columbus Day Proclamation On Thursday afternoon, applause filled the White House as President Donald Trump signed a proclamation dedicated to Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. White House Chief of Staff Will Schaaf informed Trump ahead of the routine Cabinet meeting that they would be announcing the Columbus Day proclamation for the upcoming Monday a […]
Eric Adams takes action to safeguard Columbus statues from Mamdani
Mayor’s Plan for Columbus Statues in NYC New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams is pushing for the Christopher Columbus statue to receive an official historic landmark designation. This comes as Zohran Mamdani prepares to assume office at the end of the year. On Tuesday, Adams expressed his desire to safeguard Columbus statues located in Manhattan’s […]