FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 9, 2010 — After succeeding last year in having the State of New Jersey recognize October as Italian-American Heritage Month, UNICO National’s Anti-Bias Committee has launched a petition-led campaign to designate October as National Italian and Italian-Ameri…
Governor’s budget cuts Italian commission, but leaves funding for all other ethnic commissions
FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 31, 2010 — UNICO National today called upon New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to restore funding to the New Jersey Italian American Heritage Commission, which had its e…
Centenary College Alumna Named ‘Big Sister of the Year’ Meets President Obama
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., July 28, 2010 — Centenary College alumna Angela Rodriquez never dreamed that volunteering for the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters would earn her national recognition and the opportunity to meet the President of the United States.
Rodriquez, a 1990 graduate from Cent…
Flag and outline of NJ used as unfortunate symbols for show
FAIRFIELD, N.J., July 20, 2010 — A mural of the Italian flag, which covered part of the front of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” beach house at Seaside Heights and was used to unfortunately symbolize the show which stereotyped Ita…
FAIRFIELD, N.J., June 24, 2010 — UNICO National President Andre’ DiMino today reported he is “cautiously optimistic” about the potential lack of derogatory Italian American references and imagery in the upcoming second season of MTV’s “Jersey Shore.”…
UNICO Invites New Jerseyans to ‘Rediscover’ Italian Heritage Through Statewide Billboard Campaign
CBS Outdoor partners with UNICO in presenting dozens of billboards in statewide marketing campaign
FAIRFIELD, N.J., Nov. 25, 2009 — Thanks to a milestone partnership with CBS Outdoor, billboards inviting New Jersey residents to “rediscover their Italian heritage” and join UNIC…
J.F. Kiely Construction Co.: Blue and Yellow Is Now Green
LONG BRANCH, N.J., July 10, 2009 — J.F. Kiely Construction Co. kicked off its environmental awareness campaign by providing reusable shopping bags to its employees, promoting the concept of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. “The bags, which replace disposable plastic shopping bags, both les…
J.F. Kiely Construction Co. Recognized by the United Way of Atlantic County
LONG BRANCH, N.J., July 10, 2009 — J.F. Kiely Construction Co. is awarded the 2008 Champion Award by the United Way of Atlantic County. The United Way of Atlantic County brings people and resources together to solve pressing community problems by nurturing children and at-risk youths, strengthe…
J.F. Kiely Construction Co. to Sponsor Sgt. Pat’s 5K
LONG BRANCH, N.J., March 24, 2009 — The 11th Annual Sgt. Pat’s 5K Run will be held on the promenade and boardwalk in Long Branch on Saturday, April 11, 2009. The event, which honors and remembers Sergeant Patrick King is presented by the Jersey Shore Running Club and PBA Local #10, with proceed…
