Press Releases

2002
11/25/2002
The National Italian American Foundation Announces Scholarship Program for 2003
11/22/2002
Official Statement: Italy’s New Foreign Minister Franco Frattini
11/21/2002
Andrea Bocelli Concert Followed by Private Reception at First Union Center in Philadelphia
11/14/2002
Business Executive Salvatore Balsamo Named NIAF Regional Vice President in New England
11/14/2002
Andrea Bocelli Concert Followed by Private Reception at Palace of Auburn Hills
11/14/2002
Official Statement on: Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s Election To House Minority Leader
11/01/2002
Official Statement on Earthquake
10/31/2002
Official Statement on the Nomination of Dana Gioia To Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts
10/29/2002
Robert De Niro, Sophia Loren & Tommy Mottola Honored at the NIAF 27th Anniversary
10/21/2002
Miss New Jersey To be Honored at NIAF Youth Gala in Washington, DC
10/20/2002
Andrea Bocelli Concerts Followed by Private Receptions in New jersey, Detroit & Philadelphia
10/19/2002
Legendary Singer Tony Bennett To Perform at NIAF Gala Robert De Niro, Sophia Loren & Tommy Mottola Among Honorees at Italian American Gala in Washington, DC
10/16/2002
Official Statement on the Anti-Italian American Television Ad Aired Against U.S. Congressman John Baldacci in Maine Gubernatorial Race
10/15/2002
Robert De Niro, Sophia Loren & Tommy Mottola Among Honorees at Italian American Gala in Washington, DC
10/15/2002
Media Advisory
10/10/2002
Official Statement on the Newyork Columbus Day Parade with Oprano Cast and Mayor Bloomberg’s Inappropriate Choice of Guests
10/08/2002
NIAF Supports Giuliani Nomination
10/07/2002
Robert de Niro, Sophia Loren & Tommy Mottola Among Honorees at Italian American Gala in Washington, DC
10/04/2002
NIAF Establishes Relief Fund for Victims’ Families of Earthquake in Southern Italy
10/03/2002
Sec General Counsel Giovanni Prezioso Addresses NIAF Public Policy Forum
10/02/2002
Media Advisory
10/01/2002
Americans Celebrate 31st Anniversary of Columbus Day
10/01/2002
The John R. Mott Foundation Scholarships Awarded Through the National Italian American Foundation
10/01/2002
Media Advisory
09/26/2002
Media Advisory
09/25/2002
Hollywood Notables & Sports Celebrities To Attend Italian American Gala in Washington, DC
09/25/2002
Official Statement on the Question To Miss New Jersey during Beauty Pageant
09/24/2002
Business Executives To be Honored at Italian American Gala
09/20/2002
NIAF Networks with the Media in
09/10/2002
Media Advisory
09/10/2002
Italian Wines from the Region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia Showcased at NIAF Convention
09/06/2002
Italian Designers & Formula one Race Car Drivers To Raise Funds for Victims of U.S. Terrorist Attacks
09/06/2002
New Yorkers To be Honored at
09/03/2002
NIAF Commemorates 9/11 Anniversary
08/09/2002
Media Advisory
08/05/2002
Italian Wine & Food Demonstrations During NIAF Convention Weekend in Washington, DC
08/01/2002
Declaration of Independence on Display at NIAF Annual Convention in Washington, DC
07/12/2002
General Zinni Addresses NIAF Congressional Forum on Capitol Hill
07/08/2002
80 High School Students To Attend NIAF Educational Workshops in Washington, DC & New York City
07/02/2002
NIAF Cultural Travel Program To Region of Puglia
07/02/2002
Media Advisory
06/28/2002
Rep. John Lafalce Praised by NIAF as he Announces Retirement
06/26/2002
Official Statement from the National Italian American Foundation on the Media Glorification of Gotti Coverage
06/26/2002
NIAF Applauds the U.S House of Representatives on the Meucci Resolution
06/10/2002
NIAF Mourns Passing of Board Director
06/10/2002
Official Statement from the National Italian American Foundation on the Death of Ambassador Maxwell Rabb
06/05/2002
Actor Joe Mantegna named NIAF Celebrity Spokesperson
05/29/2002
Hollywood Celebrities To Present NIAF Scholarships at Italian American Gala in NYC
05/15/2002
Hollywood Celebrities To Present NIAF Scholarships at Italian American Gala in NYC
05/13/2002
NIAF Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Historic Chicago Flight Made by “Italian Lindbergh,” Francesco De Pinedo
05/13/2002
Media Advisory
05/09/2002
Media Advisory
05/09/2002
Media Advisory
04/29/2002
Andrea Bocelli Concert Followed by Private Reception at MCI Center in Washington, DC
04/29/2002
Italian Americans Save Columbus Day
04/16/2002
Nicolas Cage Leads List of Stars
04/16/2002
2002 Phoenix Awards Gala
04/12/2002
Italian American Institutes Day 2002: Conferences
04/12/2002
Italian American Institutes Day 2002: Conferences & East Coast Gala sponsored by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)
04/10/2002
Venture Capitalist Enzo Torresi To be Honored at West Coast Awards Gala
04/09/2002
Andrea Bocelli Concert Followed by Private Reception at Allstate Arena in Chicago
04/09/2002
Academy Award Winning-Director Ron Howard To Present Garry Marshall with Award at West Coast Gala
04/07/2002
Lawrence Auriana, Joseph Cerrell & Louis Freeh To Receive Ellis Island Medals of Honor
04/05/2002
George Graziadio, Jr. Receives Horatio Alger Award
04/02/2002
Anca and NIAF Welcome Creation of Armenia-Italy Parliamentary Friendship Group
03/28/2002
NIAF East Coast Awards Gala
03/27/2002
Media Networking in New York City
03/27/2002
2002 Phoenix Awards Gala
03/26/2002
Miami Attorney Arthur Furia Elected To NIAF Board of Directors
03/25/2002
The Emanuele & Emilia Inglese Memorial Scholarship now Available Through the National Italian American Foundation
03/23/2002
NIAF Announces Internship in Bologna Italy
03/21/2002
San Francisco Executive Jeff Capaccio Elected To NIAF Board of Directors
03/21/2002
NIAF West Coast Awards Gala
03/21/2002
Nicolas Cage To be Inducted into Italian American Hall of Fame
03/13/2002
NIAF Leadership Reelected
03/01/2002
NIAF Leadership Reelected
03/01/2002
The NIAF Joins MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY(tm) Restaurants Nationwide to Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day on March 19
02/12/2002
Official Statement on the appointment of Louis C. Camilleri to serve as President & CEO of Philip Morris
02/12/2002
Italian Language Initiative Meets Success
02/05/2002
NIAF Lauds CBS-Tv Series “First Monday”
01/28/2002
Official Statement on the Victory of Jennifer Capriati at the Australian Open
01/24/2002
NIAF Area Coordinator Robert Prunetti Appointed To New Jersey Commission on Italian and Americans of Italian Heritage Cultural and Educational Programs
01/17/2002
National Italian American Foundation West Coast Gala Dinner
01/16/2002
Official Statement on the People’s Choice Award To Actor Ray
01/08/2002
NIAF Calls for Immediate Senate Vote
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