Christopher Columbus

Joe Gurrera and Jodi Pulice Named Honorees of 2021 Columbus Day Parade and Celebration Weekend

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Columbus Citizens Foundation today announced Joe Gurrera, owner of Citarella, and Jodi Pulice, founder and CEO of JRT Realty Group, as honorees of the 2021 Columbus Celebration.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Columbus Citizens Foundation today announced Joe Gurrera, owner of Citarella, and Jodi Pulice, founder and CEO of JRT Realty Group, as honorees of the 2021 Columbus Celebration.
  • Mr. Gurrera commented: "As an Italian American, I could not be happier to be named as an Honoree for the 2021 Columbus Celebration.
  • In speaking of Ms. Pulice and Mr. Gurrera as 2021 Honorees, Columbus Celebration Chair Angelo Vivolo praised both individuals, stating, "We are beyond thrilled to have Joe and Jodi with all their incredible achievements represent our community of Italian Americans on Columbus Day.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

Joe Gurrera AND Jodi PuLICE Named Honorees of 2021 Columbus Day Parade AND CELEBRATION WEEKEND

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus Citizens Foundation today announced Joe Gurrera, owner of Citarella, and Jodi Pulice, founder and CEO of JRT Realty Group, as honorees of the 2021 Columbus Celebration.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus Citizens Foundation today announced Joe Gurrera, owner of Citarella, and Jodi Pulice, founder and CEO of JRT Realty Group, as honorees of the 2021 Columbus Celebration.
  • Mr. Gurrera commented; "As an Italian American, I could not be happier to be named as an Honoree for the 2021 Columbus Celebration.
  • In speaking of Ms. Pulice and Mr. Gurrera as 2021 Honorees, Columbus Celebration Chair Angelo Vivolo praised both individuals, stating, "We are beyond thrilled to have Joe and Jodi with all their incredible achievements represent our community of Italian Americans on Columbus Day.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

Michael Pascucci Named Grand Marshal Of 2021 Columbus Celebration, Will Lead In-Person Columbus Day Parade On October 11

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that 2021 Grand Marshal Michael Pascucci, Chairman of Duck Pond Associates, will lead the 77th Annual Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that 2021 Grand Marshal Michael Pascucci, Chairman of Duck Pond Associates, will lead the 77th Annual Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue.
  • In speaking of Mr. Pascucci as Grand Marshal, Columbus Citizens Foundation President Marian Pardo praised his success as a prominent Italian American both in business and philanthropic endeavors.
  • Having Michael Pascucci lead our Parade is a fitting honor as we work together to rebuild and reunite stronger than ever."
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

Michael Pascucci Named Grand Marshal of 2021 Columbus Celebration, Will Lead In-person Columbus Day Parade on October 11

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that 2021 Grand Marshal Michael Pascucci, Chairman of Duck Pond Associates, will lead the 77th Annual Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that 2021 Grand Marshal Michael Pascucci, Chairman of Duck Pond Associates, will lead the 77th Annual Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue.
  • In speaking of Mr. Pascucci as Grand Marshal, Columbus Citizens Foundation President Marian Pardo praised his success as a prominent Italian American both in business and philanthropic endeavors.
  • Having Michael Pascucci lead our Parade is a fitting honor as we work together to rebuild and reunite stronger than ever."
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

New Documentary Seeks to Tell True Story of Columbus

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Monday, October 12, 2020
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Oct. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new documentary on Christopher Columbus co-produced by the Knights of Columbus and the National Columbus Education Foundation with narration by Chazz Palminteri will premiere nationally this Columbus Day Weekend.

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  • NEW HAVEN, Conn., Oct. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new documentary on Christopher Columbus co-produced by the Knights of Columbus and the National Columbus Education Foundation with narration by Chazz Palminteri will premiere nationally this Columbus Day Weekend.
  • The documentary provides insight into the skills of Christopher Columbus as a sea navigator, as well as his deep desire to evangelize and bring Christianity throughout the world.
  • Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, who is featured in the documentary, commented, "Columbus did not discover a perfect world, nor did he build one.
  • The National Columbus Education Foundation was organized to conduct and distribute research, studies and analysis relating to Christopher Columbus.

Governor Andrew Cuomo Named Grand Marshal of 2020's Virtual New York Columbus Day Parade

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Monday, September 28, 2020
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that Governor Andrew Cuomo has been named Grand Marshal of the 76th annual Columbus Celebration Weekend.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that Governor Andrew Cuomo has been named Grand Marshal of the 76th annual Columbus Celebration Weekend.
  • In a typical year, New York City's annual Columbus Day parade is the largest celebration of Italian American heritage and culture in the United States.
  • Past Grand Marshals of New York's Columbus Day Parade have included: Sophia Loren; Frank Sinatra; Luciano Pavarotti; Lidia Bastianich; Governor Mario Cuomo; Joe DiMaggio; Mario Andretti; Roberto Cavalli and Maria Bartiromo.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

Governor Andrew Cuomo Named Grand Marshal Of 2020's Virtual New York Columbus Day Parade

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Monday, September 28, 2020
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that Governor Andrew Cuomo has been named Grand Marshal of the 76th annual Columbus Celebration Weekend.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that Governor Andrew Cuomo has been named Grand Marshal of the 76th annual Columbus Celebration Weekend.
  • In a typical year, New York City's annual Columbus Day parade is the largest celebration of Italian American heritage and culture in the United States.
  • Past Grand Marshals of New York's Columbus Day Parade have included: Sophia Loren; Frank Sinatra; Luciano Pavarotti; Lidia Bastianich; Governor Mario Cuomo; Joe DiMaggio; Mario Andretti; Roberto Cavalli and Maria Bartiromo.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's FifthAvenue since 1929.

Columbus Citizens Foundation Launches Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Scholarship - Created For Graduate Students in Medical and Public Health Fields

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
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Dr. Fauci will also be honored formally with the Columbus Citizens Foundation's Humanitarian Award in October 2021, when an in-person Gala event can be held.

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  • Dr. Fauci will also be honored formally with the Columbus Citizens Foundation's Humanitarian Award in October 2021, when an in-person Gala event can be held.
  • Through this perpetual scholarship program, our Foundation will continually pay tribute to this great Italian-American by providing needed assistance to the next generations of public health and medical trailblazers emerging from our community."
  • We are proud to be the first lead sponsor in what will be a very special scholarship for Columbus Citizens Foundation."
  • Columbus Citizens Foundation is a non-profit organization in New York City committed to fostering an appreciation of Italian-American heritage and achievement.

Columbus Citizens Foundation Launches Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Scholarship - Created For Graduate Students In Medical And Public Health Fields

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
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Dr. Fauci will also be honored formally with the Columbus Citizens Foundation's Humanitarian Award in October 2021, when an in-person Gala event can be held.

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  • Dr. Fauci will also be honored formally with the Columbus Citizens Foundation's Humanitarian Award in October 2021, when an in-person Gala event can be held.
  • CCF President, Marian Pardo, said of the announcement: "During his entire career Dr. Fauci has pursued the public good through sound science, rigorouslyappliedand clearly explained.
  • Through this perpetual scholarship program, our Foundation will continually pay tribute to this great Italian-American byproviding needed assistance to the next generations of public health and medical trailblazers emerging from our community."
  • We are proud to be the first lead sponsor in what will be a very special scholarship for Columbus Citizens Foundation."

Columbus Citizens Foundation, Organizer Of New York City's Columbus Day Parade For Over 75 Years, Announces Plans For A Virtual Columbus Day Celebration For 2020

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Monday, August 17, 2020
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Viewers can also stream the special live at abc7ny.com , abc7NY App and abc7NY connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku.

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  • Viewers can also stream the special live at abc7ny.com , abc7NY App and abc7NY connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku.
  • CCF Board Chairman and 2020 Celebration Chair Angelo Vivolo added that CCF will plan a Columbus Day Celebration that is endearing and representative of the Italian culture and tradition.
  • Columbus Citizens Foundation is a non-profit organization in New York City committed to fostering an appreciation of Italian American heritage and achievement.
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.