LITTLE ITALY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2012 EDITION

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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL SAT, SEPT 22

Bring friends, family, and neighbors to the 4th annual International Festival,
hosted by Troy Little Italy.
This festival honors the ethnic/cultural groups that made their homes in the 40block South Central neighborhood starting around the time of the industrial revolution and still live here today including African American, Armenian, Dutch,
English, French Canadian, German, Irish, Italian, Latin American, Lebanese, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian.
Enjoy ethnic food, music and dancing, childrens activities, crafts, cultural displays, and more on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 11 am to 7 pm. Entertainers this year
include AGAPE Church Gospel Singers, Ensemble Congeros, Hill Country Cloggers, DJ Mike Cassato, Musicians from Christ Church, Patti Melita, Rafi Tomalian, Swing Dancers, and more. Location: The outdoor Marketplace on Hill St.
between Washington and Liberty streets. Contacts for more info: Jane Otto
(jjotto0@verizon.net) or Mike Esposito (mesposito10@nycap.rr.com).
Prism Glasswsork
Fundraiser (Day 1), called Melt Away Cancer, to raise
funds for ovarian cancer research/treatment, on
Friday, Sept 7, 10 am to 10 pm, at 225 4th St in
Little Italy. There will be live glassblowing, guest
artists, music, and food all day.
CYO NEWS
Troy Cougars AAU 12U
Basketball team 20112012 Qualified and
played in the Div.
III National Championships.
inished 5th in Classic
Championship Bracket
with a record of 3-3. Final season
record 36-12.
We would like to thank
everyone who made it
possible for us to get
there. Thanks

Antoinette (Terribile) Esposito,

96, of Troy passed into eternal
rest on Monday morning August
27, 2012 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Watervliet, Antoinette
was the daughter of the late
Nicolo and Antonia Favarita Terribile and loving wife of the late
Michael Esposito who passed
away Feb 17, 1950. Antoinette, a

ninety five year resident of

Troy's Little Italy neighborhood,
worked for many years in Troy's
Garment Industry and retired in
1980 as a collar- attacher from
Cluett Peabody Co. in Troy
where she was a member of the
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
of America. She was a member
of St. Anthony of Padua Church
in Troy and had been a communicant for many years at the former St. Mary's Church also in
Troy. While at St. Mary's she
was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and volunteered at
the food pantry. She was also a
member of Washington Park
Friendly Seniors and was a promoter for over sixty years of The
Franciscan Mission Association
in Rensselaer. Antoinette is survived by her loving children,
Michael Esposito, Nancy (the
late Bruno) Russomanno and
Carmella (Nick) Casale; and four

grandchildren, Christina (James)

Gorman, Gina (Joseph) Gorman,
Lucia (Vincent) Ieraci and
Nicholas Casale III. Antoinette
was the great-grandmother of
Vincent, Alaina, Madeline and
Michael Ieraci and John Anthony
Gorman who brought joy to her
life. She is also survived by her
cousin and dear friend Mary Pitaniello; sister-in- law, Anna
Esposito Kaelin and brother-inlaw, Ralph Esposito and many
nieces and nephews She was
predeceased by her sisters, Carmella Terribile, Philo-mena
(Leo) Dinova, Rebecca (Louis)
Favata and Dorothy E. Terribile
who passed away on September
18, 2011 and her brother Michael
(Clara) Terribile. Contributions
in Antoinette's memory to The
Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View
Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144,
would be appreciated.

On Wednesday, August 29, Mayor Lou

Rosamilia and David Graham, Secretary of Troy
Little Italy, presented the Little Italy Best Rehab
award of 2012 to Bill and Andrea Daley at their
home at 253 4th St. The Daley's turned a once
burned out building into a lovely home and business, and they are rehabilitating a house next
door. Rocco DeFazio praised the Daley's for
their work and touted the activities in the
neighborhood. Special appreciation was also
given to the home owners of Liberty St near 3rd
and 4th who have completely transformed their
neighborhood over the last two years: Carl
Erickson and David Kropp, Craig Kneeland,
Judy Meyer, Larry Kagan, Wally Wheeler, Paul
Miyamoto and Sharon Bates.

September Meeting 9/19/12. Neighborhood Watch 6:30 pm,

Little Italy 6:30 pm. 233Fourth Street, corner of Washington

Community Fresco Project in Honor of Troys Historic

Little Italy
Buon Frescoes an old, and rediscovered art form! Thirty artists from the capital district were selected to learn this art and
to enter a competition. There practice frescoes are on display at the Independent Living Center at 15 3rd St, Troy, right across from the
Atrium. Ring the doorbell, introduce yourself and ask to see the frescoes. The finished, large ones will be visible in the businesss store windows in Troy Little Italy. There will be hung and ready for viewing the
first week of July. The booklets will have information on each artist
and the centerfold will be a map of the frescoes locations.
Wait till you see them I know the people who remember the days of
Little Italy will be thrilled and those who have come from Italy or their
relatives will enjoy each and every one.
Remember this is a competition and your vote counts. Take the time to
tour Troy Little Italy and visit the storeowners, while viewing the frescoes. Your votes can be turned in at any one of the businesses or on
Troy Night Out at the Independent Living Center- during July and
August!

Mission:
The purpose of our conference is to bring together neighborhood activists,
educators, business people, and elected officials to share successes and develop
strategies to maintain healthy and vibrant neighborhoods throughout Upstate
New York. As residents and businesspeople, we believe that the strength of our
past and our diversity in people, cultures, and businesses, will enable us to make
our neighborhoods destinations to live, work, and visit.
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Schedule:
Friday evening Free and Open to the Public:
7:008:00 Keynote Speaker James Kunstler

Saturday:
7:30

9:00

Continental Breakfast/Registration
Opening Remarks/Welcome Mayor Lou Rosamilia and other elected offi-

9:00
cials
9:30 10:30 Keynote Speaker Alan Mallach Presentation/Q&A session
10:45 12:00 Panel Discussion / Q&A session Alan Mallach, Wade Beltramo,
General Counsel NYCOM, Dr. Susan Scrimshaw and others
12:15 1:45
Lunch/Little Italy Festival/Tours
2:00
Workshops
3:00
Workshops
4:00
Workshops
5:00
Closing Remarks