Italian-American Roundtable Last Week Marks First Time In History Italian Community Meets With NYC Mayor

New York City Mayor Eric Adams holds Italian American Roundtable

Editor’s note: Readers may remember our coverage of the celebration by Mayor Adams of Italian-American Heritage at Gracie Mansion where several individuals including the founder of the Italian American Museum were honored with citations from the mayor. 

According to the Mayor’s Office: “The roundtable was convened by the NYC Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit on August 26, 2024, to meet with Italian American leaders from across the city. Topics ranged from greater appreciation for luminaries, such as Enrico Caruso, and creating a landmark where Mr. Caruso resided for a brief time. Other discussions included Italian American contributions to the betterment of the city over time to the challenges of seniors, those with mobility issues, and children with special needs. The mayor was thanked for his recognition of New York City’s Italian American community and for his participation in the Columbus Day Parade. The mayor, his administration, and those present agreed to follow up quickly on many of the issues raised during the discussion.”

Many leaders from the Italian American community gathered together in City Hall at the request of Mayor Adams in order to discuss issues of importance to the Italian and Italian American community of New York. This meeting marked the first time that a New York City Mayor invited leaders from the Italian American community to City Hall.

Italian American Museum Founder and President Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa speaks with NYC Mayor Eric Adams during Italian American roundtable held in City Hall on Monday, August 26th. Image Credit – IAM

Banner Image: Mayor Eric Adams meets with leaders in the Italian community. City Hall. Monday, August 26, 2024. Image Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office