Raised Italian-American remembers the history, stories, traditions, and values of growing up in an Italian neighborhood. One of my fondest memories as a child w

John has lived in an Italian neighborhood during the 1930's and 40's. Nine stories are 80% factual, 20%fiction. Portrayed in the stories are pictures of authent

For most of New York's early history, Ellis Island had been an obscure little island that barely held itself above high tide. Today the small island stands alon