CM Ariola, Italian Caucus host annual Italian Heritage Celebration

Council Member Joann Ariola joined the City Council’s Italian Caucus and dozens of Italian-American organizations last week for an annual Italian Heritage Celebration recognizing the community’s contributions to New York City ahead of Columbus Day.

Ariola, who co-chairs the Caucus alongside Council Member Frank Morano, said the event also aimed to celebrate Columbus Day’s significance to New York’s Italian community as a symbol of recognition and acceptance.