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How a Once-Fractured Italian American Coalition Built the Political Muscle to Fight Back
Italian American Groups Now Speak as One, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Is the Latest to Feel the Heat.Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday that he would revise a city map of New York’s immigrant neighborhoods after facing days of criticism over an omission that incensed...
COPOMIAO, a Bellwether of Cultural Vision and Advocacy, Sets a New Standard for Leadership
Basil Russo, who leads the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations, presents Joe Piscopo (right) with the 2026 COPOMIAO Leadership Award in recognition of his role in helping broker the installation of Baltimore's once-toppled Columbus statue...
The Deciding Vote: Caesar Rodney, a Founding Father With Italian Roots, Delivered the Vote That Declared Independence
On July 2, 1776, Caesar Rodney rode 80 miles overnight from Dover to Philadelphia in a race against time. Arriving as the vote on independence was already underway, he cast the tie-breaking ballot that secured Delaware's support for separation from Great Britain,...
Viola Family Captures Kentucky Derby in Stunning Long Shot Victory
“Golden Tempo,” at 23-1 odds, surges late to claim a dramatic 2026 Derby finish. To our members and supporters, On behalf of the Italian American community, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our Vice President John Viola, and his parents, Vincent and Teresa, on...
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