Brooklyn pork shop shuts down after 55 years, highlighting the sorrowful departure of cherished Italian staples: ‘We didn’t leave you — you left us’
Bali Pork Store Closes After 55 Years in Bensonhurst This Saturday, June 29th, the Bali Pork Store, a beloved Italian deli in Brooklyn’s Bensonhurst neighborhood, will serve its last slice of gabagool. After operating since 1969, this family-owned business is bidding farewell. Co-owner George Phillantello expressed his deep sense of loss over the closure. “It […]
Oldest French shipwreck found, containing 16th century Italian pottery
Deepest Shipwreck in French Waters Discovered Recently, French authorities revealed a remarkable shipwreck found in their waters, believed to date back 500 years, along with impressively preserved cargo. This revelation came via a Facebook announcement on June 11 from the French Underwater and Submarine Archaeological Research (DRASSM). According to officials, the French Navy stumbled upon […]
NY’s ‘Italian American of the Year’ reveals his vision for a Smithsonian museum and his connections with MLB stars
Spotlighting Italian Heritage Rome, as they say, wasn’t built in a day. Likewise, efforts to honor Italian culture are ongoing. Recently recognized as New York’s “Italian American of the Year,” Chris Vaccaro is passionate about promoting the Italian-American experience, particularly the need for a dedicated Smithsonian Museum focused on this heritage. “That’s not just any […]
Famous Italian luxury hotel Il San Pietro di Positano marks 55 years of excellence
If you’re in a rush, walking through Positano with Carlo Cinque might not be the best idea. Every few steps, he stops to chat. Some folks are friends, others are family, all showcasing the tight-knit connections that tie Carlo and his family, along with the renowned hotel, Il San Pietro Di Positano, to this beautiful […]
The sole Italian record shop in New York City will shut down after a family dispute following the matriarch’s passing: ‘This defines who I am’
This isn’t a pleasant situation. Bensonhurst’s only Italian record store has been dealing with shifting neighborhoods, the rise of streaming services, and the challenges of a pandemic. However, it was internal family disputes that ultimately led to its closure. SAS Italian Records will soon close after nearly six decades of operation, leading to the final […]
Old church found within Roman bath complex by Italian archaeologists
Ancient Roman Bath Complex Transformed into Church Discovered in Italy Italian archaeologists have recently unveiled a remarkable find at the Appian Way Regional Park, a well-known Roman city park. This announcement came via a Facebook post in early May and highlights a discovery made inside a villa in Sette Bassi, specifically on a Triton Bassi […]
Meet crypto leader John Woeltz’s young, attractive associate in the abduction and torture of an Italian man
A 24-year-old woman, Beatrice Forc, was arrested in connection with an alleged case of luring and torturing an Italian man in Manhattan. She is reportedly a small-time actress who claims to work as a marketing manager for luxury brands like Rolls-Royce and Bentley, and her family resides in Connecticut. According to police sources, Forc was […]
Investor in cryptocurrency charged with kidnapping and torturing Italian tourist in NYC
Cryptocurrency Investor Indicted for Allegedly Torturing Partner Police reports indicate that a cryptocurrency investor has been indicted for the alleged torture of his former business partner, utilizing methods such as tasers and chainsaws over a disturbing two-week period. John Wertz, 37, was found barefoot on the street in Manhattan’s Soho area on Friday morning. It […]
Kentucky cryptocurrency investor reportedly tortured Italian tourist held captive for weeks in upscale NYC apartment.
A cryptocurrency investor in Kentucky was taken into custody on Friday, according to law enforcement sources. The 28-year-old victim reportedly escaped from a troubling situation at an apartment known as the Soho House of Horrors and rushed to a nearby police officer, explaining he had been held against his will for over two weeks. John […]
Joseph Pucciano, known as the ‘Italian Sherlock Holmes,’ finally gets a grave marker over a hundred years after his passing.
Final Resting Place for NYPD Detective They can finally rest in peace. Detective Joseph Pucciano, who was once dubbed “The Sherlock Holmes of Italy,” received a new gravestone at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn on Tuesday. This comes long after he passed away in 1928 due to tuberculosis. His partner, Bernardino Grotano, was tragically killed during […]