FDNY Columbia Association

04/05/2026

Happy Easter 🐣🐰 🌼

04/05/2026

The Uniformed Firefighters Association wishes everyone a blessed and peaceful Easter.

May this day bring renewal, hope, and strength to you and your families. We especially keep our members, military, and all first responders in our thoughts—those protecting us today and every day.

God bless you all.

04/05/2026

🇮🇹 ItalianAmerica250: Luigi Del Bianco 🇺🇸

Luigi Del Bianco was born on May 8, 1892, with roots in Meduno, a small town in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy, known for producing generations of skilled stonemasons. Recognized for his natural talent at a young age, he studied carving under a master craftsman in Austria and later in Venice, developing the classical skills that would define his life's work.

In 1910, at the age of 18, Del Bianco immigrated to America, arriving in Barre, Vermont. When World War I broke out, he returned to Italy to serve in the Italian Army before making his way back to the United States, eventually settling in Port Chester, New York, where he established a monument carving studio.

Del Bianco began working on Mount Rushmore in 1933 and was designated Chief Carver by sculptor Gutzon Borglum. He was responsible for giving each of the four presidential faces their refinement of expression, bringing life and humanity to one of the most iconic monuments in American history.

For decades, Del Bianco's pivotal role went unacknowledged. It was only through the tireless efforts of his son and grandson that his story was brought to light. In September 2017, the National Park Service unveiled a memorial plaque at Mount Rushmore acknowledging Luigi Del Bianco's crucial role as the only chief carver on the work.

NIAF is a proud Supporting Partner of , honoring the generations of Italians and Italian Americans who have shaped our nation.

04/05/2026

Soon, the streets of Queens will carry the names of heroes.

Throughout the coming months, several street naming ceremonies will honor NYPD members who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Many of these streets will be named in the very neighborhoods and precincts they once called home — ensuring their legacy will forever remain in the communities they loved and protected.

Their watch may be over, but their names will forever remain on the streets they served.

We encourage our members to attend these meaningful ceremonies and stand alongside the families and communities keeping their memory alive.

May their memory be eternal.
Che la loro memoria sia eterna.

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

Last night, our past Vice President, Rico Boletti, was honored as Man of the Year by the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation—an incredible and well-deserved recognition.

Rico’s dedication, leadership, and continued commitment to making a difference have left a lasting impact on so many. His efforts in supporting the mission of the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation and raising awareness for those affected by thalassemia truly embody what this award represents.

We are proud to celebrate this achievement and grateful for all that you do. Congratulations, Rico, on this outstanding honor—this recognition is a reflection of your passion, hard work, and unwavering support for the community!

04/04/2026

The Consulate General of Italy in New York extends its warmest wishes for a peaceful and joyful Easter.

04/02/2026

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04/02/2026

03/19/2026

𝘏𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘚𝘵. 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘱𝘩’𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘺 🇮🇹

𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘦𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 — 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳, 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘺𝘮𝘣𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩. 𝘔𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘰.

𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘥𝘢𝘺.

03/08/2026

From Italy to America, Mother Cabrini’s faith lifted generations. On March 8, people around the world celebrate International Women’s Day thanks to pioneers like her.