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Actor Robert Davi criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the city’s immigrant enclaves map omitted Little Italy. Davi called Mamdani a 'jerk' and urged respect for Italian Americans. Mamdani defended the map as non-exhaustive, noting it was created under a prior administration and saying Little Italy would be added in future updates following criticism from Italian-American groups.
At the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, The Sopranos creator David Chase said he’s considering a movie or TV series about Italian Americans moving to Italy—a concept sparked by Americans buying properties in abandoned Italian towns and Lorraine Bracco’s anecdote—featuring four Italian‑American characters and a hoped reunion of four Not Fade Away leads; he also has HBO work in development, including a proposed MKUltra project.
Italy’s World Baseball Classic team, largely composed of Italian-Americans, is thriving as Italy debates a citizenship reform that tightens transmission to children and grandchildren; the Constitutional Court rejected challenges to the law, while WBC eligibility rules allow players with heritage to compete even without citizenship, prompting reflection on who counts as Italian on and off the field.
In the World Baseball Classic, Italy leverages a largely Italian-American roster to stun Team USA 8-6, led by captain Vinnie Pasquantino’s three homers and a playful celebration of national ties.
Tommy DeVito, the rookie star quarterback for the New York Giants, has become a beloved figure in his home state of New Jersey, particularly among Italian Americans. Known as "Tommy Cutlets," DeVito's sudden rise to fame has captured the attention of fans and media alike. Despite being an undrafted rookie, DeVito has led the Giants to three consecutive victories, keeping their playoff hopes alive. His success has sparked a sense of ownership and pride in New Jersey, where the team has played for nearly 50 years. DeVito's Italian heritage has also become a prominent part of his image, further endearing him to the local community.