Queensboro Chapter of Unico National

04/04/2026

Queensboro Unico is proud to host Rolex Night 2026—and this year, it’s about more than just a great night. It’s about showing up for one of our own.

Proceeds from this event will be donated to the family of Va Fan, aka Vinny Armano, who gave so much to our community throughout his life. At such a young age, his loss is deeply felt, and this is our chance to come together and support his family in a meaningful way.

📅 Tuesday, April 14, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Bridies Grill Room
64-54 Dry Harbor Rd, Middle Village, NY

🎟️ $150 Ticket Includes:
Dinner, drinks, and entry into the raffle with incredible prizes, including a Rolex 41mm Datejust with Black Dial and cash prizes.

Even if you can’t attend, you can still purchase a ticket and be entered into the raffle while supporting Vinny’s family.

🔗 Get your tickets here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-queensboro-unico-rolex-night-fundraiser

Let’s come together, honor Vinny’s legacy, and take care of his family the way he always showed up for others.

03/19/2026

Today, we celebrate St. Joseph’s Day (La Festa di San Giuseppe), honoring a tradition that began in Sicily as an act of faith, gratitude, and giving back during a time of famine.

In Italy, today is also Father’s Day (La Festa del Papà), recognizing St. Joseph as the model of fatherhood and the importance of family.

What started as a promise to feed those in need remains a powerful reminder of who we are and what we stand for. Community, generosity, and taking care of others.

Wishing everyone a Happy St. Joseph’s Day and a Happy Father’s Day. 🇮🇹💪

03/18/2026

Proud to celebrate St. Joseph’s Day tonight alongside Queensboro UNICO, Società di Polizzi Generosa, and the Italian Heritage and Hope Foundation.

Community and business leaders from different backgrounds came together in the spirit of tradition, faith, and unity. Nights like this remind us what’s possible when people show up for each other.

Grateful for the friendships, the shared purpose, and the opportunity to keep doing good work together. Looking forward to many more like this.

02/08/2026

01/31/2026

We are saddened to share the arrangements for our beloved Queensboro Unico brother, Vinny Armano.

The arrangements are as follows:

Michaels Funeral Home
79-22 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village, NY 11379

Viewing
Sunday, February 1, 2026
2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, February 2, 2026
9:45 AM
Our Lady of Hope Church
61-27 71st Street
Middle Village, NY 11379

Vinny was a gentleman, generous with his time and heart, and deeply committed to preserving our Italian culture and strengthening our community. We invite our members and friends to join us in honoring his life and keeping his family in our prayers. 🙏🏻

12/03/2025

Queensboro UNICO is proud to make our annual Thanksgiving donation to the Sacred Heart Food Pantry in Glendale.

This tradition lets us support families in our community during a time when a good meal and a little kindness mean so much.

Pictured (left to right): Enrico Boletti, Tania Brochart, Nancy Baer, and Gaspare Mistretta.

Grateful to everyone who helps make this possible each year.

10/13/2025

Columbus Day and Italian American Heritage Month aren’t about celebrating one man — they’re about honoring a people.

This day was created in 1892, alongside the Pledge of Allegiance, to recognize Italian immigrants who faced discrimination yet helped build the nation we share. It’s not about rewriting anyone else’s story — it’s about telling ours.

Every culture deserves space to celebrate its roots. October is ours — a time to honor the faith, family, and hard work that generations of Italian Americans brought to America’s story. Pride in one heritage never silences another — it adds to the chorus that makes this country strong.

10/12/2025

10/10/2025

Columbus Day is safe again.

10/07/2025

Time to learn
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The slur "w*p" has nothing to do with legal status - in fact, the vast majority of Italians entered the U.S. legally through Ellis Island and other ports.

The term actually comes from the Neapolitan dialect word "guappo," meaning a swaggering or flashy man. In the late 1800s-early 1900s, English speakers distorted this into "w*p" and used it as a slur against Southern Italian immigrants - not because they were undocumented, but because they were culturally and ethnically different.
The fake "Without Papers" acronym didn't appear until decades later, sometime mid-20th century. By then, people were looking for easy explanations and invented a backronym. Linguists, immigration records, and early newspapers all prove:
"W*P" was never an Ellis Island label.
No Italian was stamped "without papers"
It was always an ethnic slur - not a legal term.
Between 1880 and 1924, over 4 million Italians arrived legally in the U.S., were inspected, registered, and helped build this country from the ground up.
💯💯🇮🇹🇺🇸👍👌
Know your history. Correct the myth.
Honor your ancestors.
Via Italo-Americani

09/04/2025

Rest in peace to the legendary Giorgio Armani. A true pioneer in fashion whose vision and elegance forever changed the way the world dresses. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations. 🕊️🙏