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NIAF Firmly Opposes the NYC Department of Education’s Decision to Eliminate Columbus Day LEARN MORE Honor Your Italian American Ancestors, Empower the Next Generation JOIN DONATE NIAF Responds to Saturday Night Live Wario Skit LEARN MORE OUR MISSION Preserving, Protecting and Promoting Italian American Heritage What We Do GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS Annually, NIAF awards roughly $1 million to promote Italian American culture and support the academic success of Italian American youth BRIDGE TO ITALY Strengthening the bond between Italy and the United States EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS From hosting film forums to engaging students on their college campuses, NIAF provides resources to learn more about your heritage GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Events for Italian American public policy stakeholders: government leaders, diplomatic officials and public policy professionals LEARN MORE Give Today Support NIAF BECOME A MEMBER DONATE TODAY LEAVE A LEGACY Social Spotlight Connect With Us NIAF Follow NIAF @niaforg · 14h .@Disney’s live action adaptation of #TheLittleMermaid will start shooting this summer on the Italian island of #Sardinia, known for its breathtaking waters. https://bit.ly/3eX9kT8 #Sardegna #summer2021 Reply on Twitter 1395015762214113283 Retweet on Twitter 1395015762214113283 2 Like on Twitter 1395015762214113283 8 Twitter 1395015762214113283 NIAF @niaforg · 18 May The NIAF Fellowship serves as an opportunity for Italian American college students to gain first-hand experience in public policy and public service. 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Visit: https://bit.ly/2Ft4fTj . #photocontest #photography #dontgiveup #nonmollare #covid19 #pandemic #NIAF #supportNIAF ... See more View on facebook 6 months ago Day 29: Grucci Family, Fireworks by Grucci is one of the oldest fireworks companies in America and one of the most respected in the world, for #ItalianAmericanHeritageMonth . In the late 1800s, Angelo Lanzetta traveled from Bari, Puglia – in southern Italy – to America, settling on Long Island, NY, and continuing with his trade as a pyrotechnician. He passed his craft along to his son Anthony who trained his cousin, Felix Grucci Sr. Today, Fireworks by Grucci , is one of the oldest fireworks companies in America and one of the most respected in the world. The company provides fireworks for all types of private, public, and corporate events, and each year, Fireworks by Grucci offers a comprehension training program for certification as a Grucci pyrotechnician. In 1929, the family relocated the business to Bellport on the south shore of Long Island. In 1940, Felix married Concetta DiDio, who, along with their three children, James, Donna, and Felix Jr. (and later, Donna’s husband Philip Butler), worked to build their fireworks company. Over the years, Felix Sr. developed a stringless shell – which prevented pieces of the fireworks from catching on fire – and pyrotechnic simulators and training devices for the U.S. military. The company started using electronic launching in 1977. At the insisten...