Free, and open to the community.
Come join WCNY for a celebration of Italian American history and contributions to the CNY regional culture. Enjoy delightful Italian food and beverages. Watch clips from PBS’s documentary "The Italian Americans," and from Italian Americans from New York and New Jersey—stories of some of New York State’s iconic Italian Americans such as former Gov. Mario Cuomo and Frank Sinatra. The event’s emcee will be WCNY's very own Joey Nigro, co-host of WCNY’s radio show “Ciao!” A presentation of Italian American regional history and heartwarming stories will be shared.