Announcements
Latest announcements from the Columbus Citizens Foundation
Guy Chiarello Named Grand Marshal of 2018 New York City Columbus Day Parade30-May-2018
Chiarello, President of First Data Corporation, To Lead Line of March in the Country’s Largest Celebrati.. Read More»
Columbus Citizens Foundation Committed to the Preservation of the Columbus Monument25-Aug-2017
The Columbus Citizens Foundation is committed to the preservation of the Columbus Monument at Columbus Circle... Read More»
Dr. Laura L. Forese And Thomas Iovino Named Honorees Of New York City’s 2017 Columbus Day Parade20-Jul-2017
Top Healthcare Executive Dr. Laura L. Forese and Construction Industry Leader Thomas Iovino Will Join Grand Ma.. Read More»
Leonard Riggio Named Grand Marshal Of 2017 New York City Columbus Day Parade10-Jul-2017
Barnes & Noble Chairman and Founder Creates Theme Entitled “A Celebration of Italian-American Author.. Read More»
Mario Batali & Federica Marchionni Named Honorees of New York City's 2016 Columbus Day Parade11-Jul-2016
Chef, Author and Philanthropist Mario Batali and Federica Marchionni will join Grand Marshal Robert LaPenta in.. Read More»
Columbus Citizens Foundation Honors U.S. Veterans, Pledges Support to American Veterans Center27-May-2016
This Memorial Day weekend, the Columbus Citizens Foundation announced a pledge of $5,000 to the American V.. Read More»
Robert LaPenta to Lead New York City's 2016 Columbus Day Parade24-May-2016
Columbus Citizens Foundation Names Robert LaPenta as Grand Marshal of the 72nd Columbus Day Parade New Yor.. Read More»
Columbus Citizens Foundation Mourns the Loss of United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia,14-Feb-2016
Immeasurable Loss of a Vital American of Italian Ancestry NEW YORK, February 14, 2016 (New.. Read More»
Janet DiFiore Confirmed as Next Chief Judge of New York State Court of Appeals22-Jan-2016
The Members of the Columbus Citizens Foundation are thrilled by the confirmation of a great Italian American J.. Read More»
Joseph Tusiani Appointed New York State Poet Laureate Emeritus11-Jan-2016
For the entire announcement from the Governor's office, click here: http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-c.. Read More»
71st Annual Columbus Day Parade Online13-Oct-2015
Thanks again to WABC-TV, you can now watch the 2015 71st Annual Columbus Day Parade online! Watch it here:.. Read More»
Italian Language Classes24-Aug-2015
ITALIAN LANGUAGE, CULTURE, FOOD Please join Josephine Belli and Italian A.. Read More»
Encore Broadcast of CCF Feature on MetroFocus28-Jan-2015
We are proud to announce that there will be an encore broadcast of WNET's October MetroFocus, featuring the Co.. Read More»
Statement from the Columbus Citizens Foundation On the Passing of Mario M. Cuomo02-Jan-2015
The Columbus Citizens Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of former Governor Mario M. Cuomo. The Gove.. Read More»
2014 Columbus Celebration Silent Auction29-Oct-2014
Update: Our online auction is STILL open! To view our online auction and start making bids, click the foll.. Read More»
70th Annual Columbus Day Parade Online14-Oct-2014
Thanks again to WABC-TV, you can now watch the 2014 70th Annual Columbus Day Parade online! .. Read More»
2014 Columbus Celebration10-Oct-2014
Columbus Citizens Foundation Celebrates 70 Years with World’s Largest Celebration of Italian-American.. Read More»
New Work by Eminent Sculptor Greg Wyatt on View at The Gallatin Galleries of New York University09-Dec-2013
New York State Native Son and Creator of Monumental Peace Fountain at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Div.. Read More»
CCF Presents Cardinal Dolan with Donation In Support of Campaign to Restore St. Patrick’s Cathedral22-Nov-2013
Gift of $150,000 Will Help Stabilize and Repair Stonework and Windows Of Inspiring and Legendary New Yo.. Read More»
CCF to Make Donation in Support of Campaign to Restore St. Patrick’s Cathedral30-Oct-2013
Gift of $130,000+ Will Help Stabilize and Repair Stonework and Windows of Inspiring and Legendary New York Cit.. Read More»
69th Annual Columbus Day Parade Online15-Oct-2013
Thanks again to WABC-TV, you can now watch the 2013 69th Annual Columbus Day Parade online! .. Read More»
Joseph R. Perella: Grand Marshal of New York City’s 69th Annual Columbus Day Parade17-Sep-2013
Esteemed Philanthropist and Renowned Deal Maker to Lead Over 100 Contingents and 35,000 Marchers in World&rsqu.. Read More»
$250,000 Donated to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund24-Apr-2013
An announcement from Columbus Citizens Foundation President, Frank Fusaro: In September of 2012, Chairman.. Read More»
Interview with Columbus Citizens Foundation President Frank Fusaro & Chairman Louis Tallarini26-Dec-2012
Interview with Columbus Citizens Foundation President Frank Fusaro & Chairman Louis Tallarini by Dean AJ T.. Read More»
68th Annual Columbus Day Parade Online09-Oct-2012
Thanks to WABC-TV, you can watch the 2012 68th Annual Columbus Day Parade online! Watch it for the first .. Read More»
Mario J. Gabelli: Grand Marshal of the 68th Annual NYC Columbus Day Parade30-May-2012
Philanthropist and Wall Street Leader and Innovator Mario J. Gabelli To be Grand Marshal of the Columbus Day.. Read More»
Foundation Provides Aid to Earthquake Ravaged L’Aquila17-Jan-2012
Foundation Delegation to Italy Explores Partnerships, Provides Aid to Earthquake Ravaged L’Aquila In .. Read More»
Ken Langone16-Nov-2011
A clip of 2009 NYC Columbus Day Parade Grand Marshal Ken Langone's visit to the Columbus Citizens Foundati.. Read More»
67th Annual Columbus Day Parade Online11-Nov-2011
Thanks to WABC-TV, you can watch the 2011 67th Annual Columbus Day Parade online! Watch it for the first .. Read More»
Pia Toscano10-Oct-2011
Update: You can watch Pia Toscano's red carpet performance online in addition to the entire 67th Annual 20.. Read More»
Celebration Concert09-Oct-2011
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy Sunday, October 9th, 4:00 PM Rose Theate.. Read More»
Columbus Citizens Foundation on ABC Eyewitness News06-Oct-2011
Read the full story by Art McFarland on the ABC Eyewitness News website: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story.. Read More»
Joseph J. Plumeri: Grand Marshal of the 67th Annual NYC Columbus Day Parade21-Jul-2011
Philanthropist and Business Executive to Lead 35,000 Marchers In World’s Largest Celebration of Italian .. Read More»
Italy and the Holocaust: The Hidden Story09-Jun-2011
The Columbus Citizens Foundation is proud to have recently hosted Elizabeth Bettina to discuss her book, I.. Read More»
Welcome to the new Columbus Citizens Foundation website!21-Mar-2011
It's been many months in the making and has taken a great deal of time from our wonderful and dedicated de.. Read More»
Hall Institute Public Forum Interviews Foundation President Frank Fusaro30-Nov-2010
Part One Part Two Part Three .. Read More»
$500,000 Pledge for AP Italian01-Nov-2010
The battle to preserve the Italian language scored another victory Tuesday. The Columbus Citizens Fou.. Read More»