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Explore Staten Island's enigmatic history through its Haunted Tales, Folklore, Myths, and Urban Legends. Discover spine-tingling stories woven into this legendary land. The author delves into eerie ghostly encounters, ancient folklore, and mythical legends that have shaped the island, often called the "forgotten borough" of New York City.

This book chronicles Staten Island's paranormal landscape, from the infamous Conference House to the Ghostly Hitchhiker of Arthur Kill Road and the Cropsey Urban Legend. Encounter apparitions haunting historic sites, hear echoes of bygone eras, and unravel tales passed down through generations.

Meticulous research breathes life into these ethereal stories, offering a haunting journey through Staten Island's past. This book invites those intrigued by the paranormal to venture into the ghostly heart of its mysterious history

"Given Away, A Sicilian Upbringing" is a captivating and emotional narrative inspired by a true story, set in 1935 Sicily. This 10th-anniversary edition revisits the heart-wrenching separation, resilience, and enduring love of two sisters, Tina and Lena.

At four, Tina is separated from her family for eight years, living in a small, harsh Sicilian home with a loving aunt and a deranged uncle. Meanwhile, Lena, in a nearby town, shoulders family responsibilities. Both sisters grow into strong women, facing abuse, neglect, and the challenges of fascist-occupied Sicily. Their unwavering loyalty to family drives them to make significant sacrifices.

The sisters eventually embark on a transatlantic voyage to New York City, sponsored by a wealthy but malevolent great-aunt. They endure arranged marriages and help immigrate their family. Despite their difficult upbringing, they emerge as strong survivors, confronting new challenges in America.

This story explores the landscapes of Sicily and the lives of two remarkable sisters, highlighting separation, sacrifice, and the indomitable human spirit. Available now.

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As many Italians affectionately pronounced it, Brooklyn, or "Bruculinu," is where Italian values, culture, and dreams thrived.

By 1900, Brooklyn's Italian population was second only to Manhattan. Although the last notable wave of Italian immigration ended in the 1960s, Italian remains one of the six most prevalent foreign languages in New York, according to a 2007 census estimate. This work serves as a time capsule to remind us of these immigrants' contributions and influences to the community.

Father Vincent Robert Capodanno (February 13, 1929 – September 4, 1967) was a Roman Catholic priest and Maryknoll Missioner (M.M.) who was killed in action while serving as a United States Navy Chaplain assigned to a Marine Corps infantry unit. This is the story of his upbringing in a large Italian family in Staten Island, New York, his life as a Maryknoll Missioner in Taiwan and a Navy Chaplain during the Vietnam War.

 In 2019, 25 friends of We the Italians were interviewed, providing 24 unique perspectives on various aspects of the Italy-US relationship. The topics in this yearbook include: Little Italies across the US; Italy in St. Louis; Italian Opera and American integration; Italy in Ohio; US aid to Italy post-World War II; Italian American women, food, and identity; Dick Biondi, "The Wild I-tralian"; obtaining an Italian passport; new Italian emigration to the US; Dallara and the Indianapolis 500; Amadeo P. Giannini's incredible story; Federico Faggin; the USA in Florence; Rocco Petrone and the moon; a new approach to Italian American cuisine; the 100th anniversary of St. Anthony's Feast in Boston; and a century of the Garibaldi Meucci Museum by Marianna Randazzo. 

 "Brooklyn’s Best, The Michael Behette Story" is a captivating and funny book featuring characters and tales from Michael's 20 years with the Fire Department of New York, his stint with the NYPD, and his antics with friends. It balances humor with heartbreaking stories from September 11, 2001, and line-of-duty deaths of firefighters and rescue workers. The tragedies faced by the Behette family may bring a tear to your eye. 

The anthology published by "Idea Press" features twenty-three short stories—eight nonfiction and fifteen fiction—by eighteen Italian-American writers. These authors, with diverse professional backgrounds and extensive publications, explore topics ranging from the Italian-American experience to universal themes. This collection showcases the diverse styles and creativity of Italian-American writers, highlighting their deserving recognition.