The Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino Association in America, Inc. honors the life of the late Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino, a dedicated public servant who made the ultimate sacrifice working to make our world a better place. He gave his life but left behind a legacy and footprint for others to follow.
Lt. Det. Joseph (Giuseppe) Petrosino was a NYC Police Officer who served in the early 1900’s. He created the Bomb Squad, the Canine Squad and the Undercover Squad, all of which are still being used in today’s police work.
The Mission and Purpose of the Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino Association in America, Inc. includes recognizing and honoring those individuals who make a difference in Law Enforcement, Public Service, Government, Education and Business with their commitment to the betterment of our communities.
Our mission also includes working with the NYPD and other organizations who share our vision and mission to recognize the legacy of Petrosino.
We are proud of our affiliation with the NYPD, the International Association Joe Petrosino in Padula (SA) and Association Joe Petrosino Sicilia – Palermo.
Through our combined efforts, we hope to inspire young Italians and Italian Americans here and around the world to embrace their language, culture and heritage.
1909 was over one hundred years ago, the NYPD’s only secret weapon in the war on terror was a brave lieutenant known in “NYC’s Little Italy” as “the Detective in the Derby”.
The terrorists of that time were called the Black Hand, ruthless gangsters who preyed on Italian-American immigrants in NYC’s Little Italy.
To gather additional information to combat the Black Hand Lt. Giuseppe (Joseph) Petrosino was dispatched to Sicily on an intelligence-gathering mission.
Petrosino was ambushed by gunmen near a statue of Garibaldi in downtown Palermo. In the history of the NYC Police Department Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino was the first NYC Police Officer to be slain on foreign soil.
Lt.Det.Joseph Petrosino Association in America Inc, is headed by Hon. James C. Lisa Chairman. James C. Lisa is one of the founding members of the Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino Association in America.
He is the Publisher of the Queens Times, a weekly newspaper serving the Borough of Queens.
Jim dedicates himself to perpetuating the Italian Heritage, Culture and Language and is involved with many Italian organizations. Mr. Lisa is a Graduate of Queens College.
Comm. Robert Fonti President: Robert (Bob) Fonti is currently President of the Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino Association in America, one of the founding members of the Respect for Law Alliance (501C3) in addition to Chairman of the Town of Huntington Housing Authority, and many other organizations.Suffolkchambers.org.
Also with a full board of directors and officers, heading this wonderful organization. Under the leadership of Hon. James C. Lisa Chairman, and Comm. Robert Fonti President.
The following were honored at the Lt.Det.Joseph Petrosino Association in America Inc Gala- NY 2026, at Russo’s On the Bay, at Howard Beach Queens New York.
Captain Jack Conway, Commanding Officer NYPD Ceremonial Unit, honored with Outstanding Leadership in Law Enforcement `Award.
Sheriff Errol Toulon, Sheriff of Suffolk County NY, honored with Excellence in Law Enforcement Award.
Joe Scianablo, Retired NYPD Officer/ Former Queens Assistant District Attorney.
Anthony Saporito, Deputy Chief.., Recording Secretary DSNY Columbia Association.
Patricia Manzo, Esq. Board of Directors member-Columbus Citizens Foundation, President the Strohm Foundation. Honored with the Jack and Helen Como Founders Award.
Thom Lupo, National President – Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dott. Catello Maresca, Procuratore Della Repubblica Italiana, honored with International Award.
NY Governor Kathy Hochul, was not able to attend due to her busy schedule, Robert Calarco, Assistant Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs of Long Island, was in attendance and presented a proclamation on behalf of Gov. Hochul.
Live music was by Dolce Vita, Music Entertainment Co. After Dinner and the festivities people danced the evening away.
Over 250 people were in attendance, supporting this wonderful cause. To learn and support the Lt.Det.Joseph Petrosino Association in America Inc, Click here.
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BY: Adal Hussain, Chief Editor for World Liberty TV, @ 45th St & 5th Ave NYC, Mon Oct 12th 2026
The 82nd Annual Columbus Day Parade takes place today, Monday, October 12, 2026, bringing the excitement and spirit of Italian American heritage to the heart of New York City!
From 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Fifth Avenue will come alive with colorful floats, marching bands, traditional performances, and thousands of spectators celebrating the rich history, culture, and contributions of Italian Americans.
The Parade traveled along Fifth Avenue from 47th Street to 72nd Street, continuing one of New York City’s most beloved traditions.
This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we commemorate 250 Years of Italian Contribution to America.
Honoring the generations who helped shape our nation and the vibrant community that continues to carry their legacy forward.
CCF sponsors and organizes the annual Columbus Day Parade in New York City, the largest national celebration of Italian American heritage, a landmark event viewed by millions across the country.
The Parade celebrates the vibrance of Italian American culture and is always led by a noteworthy Grand Marshal of Italian heritage.
Additionally, CCF supports Italian American students and has dispersed over $43 million in scholarships, grants and to charitable causes.
Columbus Citizens Foundation Members include prominent men and women of Italian heritage representing the fields of law, medicine, government, business, education, and the arts.
This year’s Grand Marshal is Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates and philanthropist.
The parade caps a three-day celebration of Italian American heritage, culture, community, and the generations whose contributions have helped shape America.
In addition to the Parade, the organization held a gala to raise scholarship funds and a Wreath-Laying ceremony over the weekend, honoring the civil servants and first responders who contribute to the community and help keep the city safe.
Also many political leaders attended from Italy to be part of this mega parade.
2026 Joint Columbus day parade, breakfast took before the parade, organized by Lt.Petrosino Association in America, Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA), Italian American Action Committee.
Honoree’s included: Joe Gallo, Host of The Italian House Party. Lzett Thomas, Prinicipal PS 70 Q, Chrispother DiMario Chairman Unico national, Thomas Lupo, OSDIA National President.
Arthus spera, State president, Order Sons and daughters , Thomas Lupo, National President OSDIA. The breakfast was a great event, honoring Italian/Americans from USA and Italy.
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Glenn Thomas Jacobs also known by his ring name Kane, is an American politician, actor, and professional wrestler.
He rose to fame in WWE, where he holds the record for most matches (including dark matches and house shows) in WWE history.
He served as the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, from 2018 to 2026.
In WWE, Kane won numerous championships; he is a three-time world champion (having held the WWF Championship, ECW Championship and World Heavyweight Championship once each), a 12-time world tag team champion (having held the World Tag Team Championship, WCW Tag Team Championship and WWE Tag Team Championship), and a WWE Grand Slam Champion. Kane currently also holds several records at the Royal Rumble.
Including the record for the most appearances in a Royal Rumble match at 20, the quickest elimination of another competitor at 1.9 seconds and the highest cumulative total eliminations at 46, a record held since the 2015 Royal Rumble match
. Kane was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021.
At WrestleMania XXVI on March 28, 2010, during the Money in the Bank ladder match, Kane was unsuccessful in claiming the briefcase as Jack Swagger won the match.
Over the next few months, Kane was involved in sporadic singles matches on episodes of SmackDown, including a loss to CM Punk in May in a qualifying match for the World Heavyweight Championship match for the Fatal 4-Way pay-per-view event on June 20.
On the June 4 episode of SmackDown, Kane stated he had found his brother The Undertaker in a “vegetative state” over Memorial Day weekend and vowed revenge on whoever was responsible.
Due to Undertaker’s injury, a battle royal was held to determine his replacement for Fatal 4-Way, which Rey Mysterio won by last eliminating Kane.
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We had a pleasure in interviewing Mr. Dana White at NYCC 2026. Dana White (born July 28, 1969) is an American businessman who is the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a global mixed martial arts organization.
In 2025, White’s net worth was estimated at over $600 million by Forbes.
Outside of the UFC, White runs Power Slap, a slap fighting promotion he founded in 2022.
Meta Platforms elected White to its board of directors in 2025.
Also in 2025, White co-founded Zuffa Boxing, a professional boxing organization of which he serves as promoter.
In July 2016, Zuffa was sold to a consortium of investors led by WME-IMG for $4.025 billion. White owned 9% of the company at the time of the sale.
White continued in his role as president, and was given a stake in the new business.
In March 2019, White signed a new, seven-year contract to remain president of the UFC, as the UFC signed a deal with ESPN.
In April 2023, Endeavor (renamed from WME-IMG) announced a deal that would see professional wrestling company WWE merge with UFC to form a new public company, TKO Group Holdings.
White was subsequently given the title of chief executive officer of the UFC.
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The East Coast’s biggest fan convention kicks off its 2026 event Thursday, marking its 20th year celebrating comics, film, TV, games, anime and general “geek” culture out of New York City’s Javits Convention Center.
What began as a 33,000-attendee event in 2006 will host close to 250,000 people over the course of its four-day proceedings this year, with more than 500 creators and close to 700 exhibitors on the ground.
As it’s grown over the past two decades, New York Comic Con’s goal has expanded to maintaining its classic fan experiences while offering new opportunities for professionals in attendance over the past couple years.
Its growth that ReedPop is increasingly mindful of when there’s no longer the ability to acquire a larger physical footprint, as the whole Javits Center is taken over by the con Oct. 8-11.
The show has also progressed from a solely in-person experience to one with main-stage panels that are streamed live for fans around the world via YouTube.
Superheroes and villains, princesses and a Corpse Bride, dungeon crawlers and zombie inmates filled the convention as attendees showcased cosplay creations inspired by popular characters from comics, television, film and gaming.
Organizers said the milestone year is bringing an expanded celebration for fans.
This year’s guests of honor included Hayden Christensen, Idina Menzel, Nicolas Cage, Rosario Dawson, Sebastian Stan and William Shatner.
The annual event continues through the weekend at the Javits Center, attracting visitors from near and far as New York Comic Con celebrates two decades of fandom and pop culture.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani welcomed thousands of pop culture fans to New York Comic Con Thursday as the massive annual convention kicked off.
In a letter shared on New York Comic Con’s social media, Mamdani welcomed attendees to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for the four-day convention, which runs from Oct. 8-11.
“I am delighted to welcome everyone to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for the annual New York Comic Con as it celebrates its 20th anniversary,” Mamdani wrote.
The all-time record attendance still stands at 260,000 from 2019. That record has not yet been surpassed both because of the downturn during the pandemic years and a conscious effort on the part of organizers to not overcrowd the space afterward.
Though the con has expanded over the years to include movies and TV panels nearly at the level of San Diego, comics are still the heart of NYCC.
And while the comics industry is based less in New York City than it was 20 years ago (DC moved to California in 2015, and Marvel just announced that its following suit early next year), Rogers wants to make sure that comics are a big part of the anniversary show.
DC officially returned to the exhibition floor last year and will be back again, along with big announcements and panels from almost every other publisher.
Marvel kicked off the con with a celebration of all things television, giving fans a sneak peek at what’s to come from Marvel Television and Marvel Animation.
It was World Liberty TV, Teams 10th Annual appearance, it seems to get bigger and better every year while we attended.
You will able to see many vendors showcasing their items, William Shatner, Captain kirk , of Star Trek, 95 years old sharp as a razor.
About ReedPop: ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organizers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company.
Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localized audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America and Europe, including New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC).
Star Wars Celebration, MCM Comic Con, MagicCon, BookCon, and more. In addition to organizing and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop’s major comic cons.
The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion. To learn more about reedpop click here.
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BY: Adal Hussain, Chief Editor for World Liberty TV, @37th Ave & 69th St Queens NY, Sun Oct 04 2026
The Queens Hispanic Parade ~ Desfile Hispano de Queens celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, and the diversity, traditions, folklore and unity of the Queens Hispanic community.
Americans celebrate their Hispanic roots in the 21 Spanish-speaking countries with marchers showing Latin music, dance, traditional costumes, floats, food, and more.
Theme: Unidos Somos Más (United We Are More) at 37th Avenue from 69th to 86th St Jackson Heights, Queens Sun, October 4 2026 | 12pm.
Originally scheduled for Sun, September 27, 2026, the parade has been moved to Sunday, October 4, 2026 because of the big storm hitting NYC this weekend.
What we’re doing is joining the Queens Dominican Parade scheduled on that day. That’s great because Dominicans have long believed in the Pan-Latin concept of us as one people.
Nearly 100 cultural, civic, and business groups are expected to march.
Queens Hispanic Parade 2026 Court: Queen: Genesis Vaca, Princess: Veis Ríos, International Ambassador: Carina Gómez, Reina de Reinas: Gina Vásquez and Beautiful Forever: Angie Florales.
A plaque was presented to the family of María Bueso, a founding member of the Queens Hispanic Parade and of the Fundación Siempre Colombia, at the parade’s gala at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
This year’s theme is right on. Together we are strong. It’s worth noting that our country, the United States of America, has the world’s second-largest Spanish speaking population, after Mexico. Somos muy orgulloso para mantener la idioma de nuestros padres. It even makes us better Americans.
And it’s really important this year for American citizens to vote for members of Congress who represent all of us.
Latinos have more political power than ever. Two years ago, many of us voted for a strongman character who hates Latinos and all people of color.
It’s time to take our country back by voting because we are Americans too.
Founded in 1976, the parade is a series of community events including: a queen coronation, press conference, gala, and parade.
The president of the Queens Hispanic Parade (Desfile Hispano de Queens) for the 2026 term is Eduardo Giraldo.
50th Annual Queens Hispanic Parade (Celebrating 50 Years of Hispanic Culture and Tradition, combined with the Queens Dominican Parade).
Features participants, dance troupes, and colorful floats representing nations across Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Spain.
The parade is part of a larger series of community gatherings hosted throughout the season, which include a official press conference, a queen coronation ceremony, and a formal gala..
Held in Jackson Heights—one of the most globally diverse neighborhoods in the United States—the event serves as a platform for local civic, cultural, and business groups to display pride in their heritage.
The official organizers did not name a traditional Grand Marshal for the 50th Annual Queens Hispanic Parade.
Instead, the 2026 milestone focused on honoring its leadership court and highlighting community unity.
The primary figureheads leading the festivities were the organization’s newly crowned royal court:
Additionally, because the event merged with the Queens Dominican Parade, the co-leading figureheads guiding the procession alongside Hispanic Parade President Eduardo Giraldo was the Dominican Parade President, Amado Peralta.
It was well attended hundreds of participants, and thousand’s of guests watching it alongside 37th Ave, parade route.
People in attendance from all over the USA, dressed in their country outfits, and so many beauty queens representing their respected country.
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