The exterior of Most Precious Blood Church on Baxter St. in Little Italy. The parish was merged with the Basilica of Old St. Patrick Cathedral nearly ten years ago but on Jan. 1, Cardinal Timothy Dolan rescinded the merger. Photo: Most Precious Blood Church. Archdiocese Ends Merger of Historic Little Italy Church; But Is it Saved or Nearing the End? Italian-Americans are wondering if Most Precious Blood, the 120-year-old church that houses the statue of San Gennaro that... Home 18 Jan 2024 | 12:39
Rosanna Russo, who took over Lunella’s, the restaurant started by her parents on Mulberry St., is also the head of the Little Italy Merchant’s Association. Photo: Angela Barbuti Woman Behind Little Italy’s Merchants Association In Midst of San Gennaro Festival Rossana Russo’s rich history in Little Italy dates back to when her parents, both Italian natives, settled on Grand Street... News 18 Sep 2023 | 11:18
