NYC Council Italian Caucus

We work to ensure that the Italian American story isn’t just remembered- it’s lived, shared, and continually written into the fabric of New York City.

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

This past Sunday as Italians celebrated
the feast of Pentecost, "petal rain"(or pioggia di petali) showered down through Rome’s Pantheon’s central oculus to symbolize the descent of the Holy Spirit. Firefighters scale the building to make the petals rain for this Roman tradition

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

In 1911, the @nypl lions, Patience and Fortitude, were carved by the Piccirilli brothers, Italian immigrants who settled in Mott Haven in the Bronx. The brothers carved many well known sculptures here in NYC and across the United States.

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

Today we celebrate St. Florian, a Christian Roman officer, who was martyred for refusing to kill Christians, famously legend-wrapped for extinguishing a massive blaze with one bucket of water. Today he is known as the patron saint of firefighters.

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

The RCA Building aka "30 Rock"was built in large part by Italian immigrants. Taken on Sept 20, 1932, shows ironworkers 850 feet off the ground in Manhattan.

Months prior, Italians set up the first Rockefeller Christmas tree to show their appreciation for the Depression-era work

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus is given royal commission by Spanish monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand II to equip his fleet to the New World.

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

Liberation Day is a holiday across Italy that commemorates the liberation of the country by Allied troops and the Italian resistance at the end of the Second World War It honors all those who died during the war, from soldiers fighting overseas to civilian victims.

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

The Italian American Museum recently opened its newly constructed, four-level facility in the heart of Manhattan's Little Italy at 151 Mulberry St. The museum now serves as a modern cultural hub dedicated to documenting the history, struggles & contributions of Italian Americans.

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

The @NYCSanitation Columbia Association promotes a positive & authentic representation for Italian Americans without discrimination, supports individuals in need & creates transformative experiences for children with special needs.

Thank you to the Italian American Strongest!

[Casa Belvedere @Casa_Belvedere]

Next Tuesday, April 21 @CasaBelvedere: A hands-on creative workshop for adults dedicated to Leonardo daVinci! Create a miniature Mona Lisa with guided instruction, learning signature techniques (like sfumato) that changed art history. Register: https://t.co/cq9zg5kCFY
#NYC

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

On this day, we celebrate Leonardo da Vinci-artist, inventor, visionary. From the Mona Lisa to flying machines, his genius shaped art and science forever. A true Renaissance mind ahead of his time.

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

The FDNY Columbia Association’s mission is to promote and provide opportunities for the social and fraternal betterment amongst its members and to promote Italian heritage and culture. The Association is home to over 1600 members of the FDNY.

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

Today is National POW Day. Italian Americans who were captured in Germany were held in internment camps & often separated from other POWs as they were considered a lowly culture & beaten daily. It is a "forgotten" chapter of World War II but we remember their sacrifice every day

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

Today is the birthday of Renaissance painter, Raphael.

His painting, the Sistine Madonna, depicts the beauty of the Mary & Jesus flanked by St Sixtus & St Barbara. You probably thought those cherubs, or putti, were their own painting, but they are actually part of a larger one.

[Casa Belvedere @Casa_Belvedere]

TOMORROW! The public is invited to an ART SHOW featuring the works of students in the Young daVinci Art Academy @CasaBelvedere on Tuesday, April 7 at 3:30 pm, with light refreshments. RSVP to [email protected] with name and contact information.
#artshow #statenisland

[Sons and Daughters of Italy (OSDIA) @Sons_of_Italy]

🌿 Pasquetta: Italian Easter Monday 🌿

Easter continues with Pasquetta, a day of picnics and outings. Families enjoy frittatas, cured meats, and leftover Colomba di Pasqua in parks, countryside, or by the sea—a joyful celebration of food, nature, and togetherness.

#Pasquetta

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

Buona Pasquetta!

Easter Monday, or Pasquetta, is also a public holiday in Italy. It is a day dedicated to relaxation & outdoor activities spent enjoying picnics with family & friends. The long weekend allows Italians to embrace the arrival of spring after the solemnity of Lent.

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

@SpeakerMenin Thank you for mentioning the resurrection of Christ!

[Sons and Daughters of Italy (OSDIA) @Sons_of_Italy]

🌸 Buona Pasqua! 🌸

Easter in Italy and Italian-American homes blends faith, family, and food—from tortellini in brodo and roasted lamb to Colomba di Pasqua and pastiera napoletana. Churches, processions, and festive meals keep centuries-old traditions alive.

#BuonaPasqua

[NYC Council Italian Caucus @ItalianCaucus]

Buona Pasqua!

May the Light of the Risen Christ bring rebirth, transformation, and new hope into our hearts, so that love may prevail over hatred, joy over sorrow, and life over death

[Italian Sons and Daughters of America @OrderISDA]

“A right Heart exceeds all.” -Benjamin Franklin #goodfriday