Brusciano, Italy News/Events: Italian (25)

"A Brusciano una campagna informativa sull’Influenza A promossa dall’Assessorato Igiene e Sanità in collaborazione con l’AISERV."

L’Amministrazione comunale di Brusciano, guidata dal Sindaco dott. Angelo Antonio Romano, ha promosso sul proprio territorio, in collaborazione con l’Associazione Italiana per lo Studio e la Ricerca Virologica (AISERV), una campagna di informazione sui rischi dell’Influenza A/H1N1 e sulla necessità della vaccinazione.

Con un pubblico manifesto l’Assessorato Igiene e Sanità, retto dal dott. Vincenzo Cerciello, ha informato la Cittadinanza mettendo a disposizione i numeri telefonici dell’AISERV per ogni utile informazione sull’Influenza A. Questa importante iniziativa è stata resa possibile grazie alla piena disponibilità del Comitato Scientifico dell’AISERV, con sede presso l’Azienda Ospedaliera Cotugno di Napoli, così composto: Prof. Giulo Tarro, Virologo e Primario Emerito A.O. Cotugno; Prof. Oreste Perrella Direttore Divisione Immunologia e Malattie Infettive A. O. Cotugno; Prof. Ciro Esposito Direttore Servizio di Virologia A. O. Cotugno; Dott. Domenico Gurnaccia, Dir. Medico Servizio Autoimmunità. Immunometria e Allergologia A. O. Cotugno; Dott. Antimo Di Spirito, Dir. Biologo Servizio Virologia A. O. Cotugno.

Il Vicesindaco ed Assessore all’Igiene e Sanità, dott. Vincenzo Cerciello, soddisfatto per la bella iniziativa condivisa con l’AISERV, ha dichiarato che “è opportuno e doveroso che l’Amministrazione comunale si adoperi affinché la Cittadinanza abbia indicazioni utili a fronteggiare l’Influenza A, che tanto panico sta creando in Italia e soprattutto in Campania. Ringrazio vivamente l’Associazione Italiana per lo Studio e la Ricerca Virologica, di cui è Presidente Onorario lo scienziato di fama internazionale, Professore Giulio Tarro, e Presidente effettivo il Professore Ciro Esposito del Cotugno di Napoli, nonché l’amico dott. Domenico Guarnaccia, per la grande disponibilità mostrata. Fermo restando la necessaria attenzione sanitaria, che peraltro gli organi competenti hanno prontamente posto in essere, sono certo che questa nostra piccola iniziativa possa fornire informazioni utili a tranquillizzare la Cittadinanza”.

Il Prof. Giulio Tarro ha affermato che “l’Influenza A/H1N1 ha origine da animali volatili per poi passare all’uomo attraverso il salto nei maiali. La promiscuità degli allevamenti, come è in uso in Africa ed in Asia, determina questo passaggio e poi la diffusione. Hanno avuto così origine l’influenza spagnola del 1918, l’Asiatica del 1957 e così via fino a quella attuale di origine suina. Sebbene sia comprensibile la preoccupazione, tuttavia non si giustifica la sindrome da panico che si va diffondendo nella popolazione come risultato di una cattiva informazione o di una scarsa conoscenza del fenomeno. Quindi nessun allarmismo perché il numero di vittime dell’influenza A è di gran lunga inferiore a quello delle altre forme influenzali”. Il Prof. Ciro Esposito ha dichiarato che “la vaccinazione antinfluenzale, sia stagionale che per la nuova pandemia H1N1, rappresenta la strategia più efficace e sicura per contrastare l’epidemia e prevenire le sue complicanze. Pertanto, l’obiettivo principale della vaccinazione è non solo quello di proteggere la popolazione ma anche di evitare la ulteriore diffusione dell’influenza. Il vaccino è efficace ed assolutamente innocuo essendo stato testato ed approvato dall’OMS e dall’Agenzia Europea del Farmaco”. Il dott. Domenico Guarnaccia ha rappresentato che “l’influenza A, va trattata come una normale influenza stagionale, avendo la precauzione di vaccinare in prima istanza la popolazione a rischio, tra i quali gli operatori sanitari, i portatori di patologie croniche severe e le donne incinte a partire dal terzo mese di gravidanza. Solo in un secondo momento verrà sottoposta a vaccinazione la popolazione nella fascia di età tra 4 e 27 anni. In prima istanza -ha concluso il dott. Guarnaccia- è sufficiente recarsi dal proprio medico di famiglia e solo se questo lo ritenesse necessario, recarsi in ospedale”.

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East Harlem, New York: Microcosm of the Melting Pot (3)

By Miriam B. Medina

East Harlem was one of the major locations for Jewish residences at this time as well. It was the veritable melting pot of diversity that the United States prides itself on. During the 1920's, East Harlem had a Jewish population of circa 177,000, to continue with its German, Irish and Italian populations, all living together, working to make Harlem, New York, and America a better place. At that time, Harlem was predominately Jewish, and East Harlem had the largest Jewish section overall. As the population broadened, as African Americans and eventually Hispanics began moving into East Harlem, the borough's Jewish population began to dwindle.

With their small thriving, businesses, the remaining Jewish merchants maintained strong connections with the inhabitants of East Harlem, further strengthening the diverse character of East Harlem

Between 1915 to 1920, hundreds of thousands of African Americans began to migrate to Harlem from the "economically depressed" rural South, still recovering from the Civil War 50 years earlier, to the thriving industrial cities of the North. Like all Americans, they wanted to benefit from the urban, economic opportunities in steel mills, auto factories and packing houses. They wanted to succeed and improve their lives. They wanted that "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" that they were promised. Thousands of African-Americans would fan throughout the black ghettos of New York City, seeking work wherever and however, they could get it. Since Harlem could not accommodate all of the numerous new arrivals, the overflowing migration of African Americans moved into East Harlem, right about the same time that the Puerto Ricans began establishing themselves in the borough. The roaring 20's was a boom period for the U.S., and East Harlem was literally bursting at the seams.

A large number of southern Italians that arrived in NYC during the last quarter of the 19th century from the regions of Basilicata, Calabria and Sicily, also established their communities in East Harlem. By the 1930s, it was the largest Italian settlement in the city. The Italian community lived mostly around 106th street, in the area east of Third Avenue all the way to the East River, often housed in a single story lean-to shanties that were built along the water because there simply was not enough housing to shelter everybody. They also endured.

Then it happened, it all started to fall apart. The Great Depression set in, and America and its inhabitants were actually broke. The years of the Great Depression took a heavy toll on the Italian Americans, especially the men that worked in the construction industry, as new construction ground to a halt Nationwide. Regular employment was difficult to come by, and it was nearly impossible to maintain and feed large families. Often, the wives then had to take on menial housekeeping work just to keep their families afloat. Even the children were forced to work. Nonetheless in Harlem, there was such a diverse culture that already had to endure so many hardships, The Great Depression was just another day hustling to make ends meet. It was that grit, determination and sacrifice that helped save the fledgling Nation.

By the 1940's there were still a large amount of unemployed Italians in Harlem, but the economy started to improve by the 1950's, thanks in part to World War II. The nation began to recover, and better housing and sanitary living conditions improved for many in East Harlem as well.

Since the early 1990's, the face of East Harlem continues to change, as it always has, broadening its ethnic scope. With new arrivals from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Central and South America, Harlem is again forging a new, diverse personality. As America has grown, and Hollywood has come of age, the Nation has occasionally needed a facelift to keep its allure and beauty. In East Harlem, with a constant influx of new cultures, this always seems to be the case. Today you will find many immigrants from West Africa, the Caribbean, China and even Turkey, all working and living together, seeking to find that elusive American Dream. As long as America is viewed as the land of opportunity, the constant ebb and flow of East Harlem's endless ethnic succession will never cease to paint the pages of New York City's rich and turbulent history with stories of sacrifice, effort and hope. Likewise, these are the things that real dreams are made of.

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East Harlem, New York: Microcosm of the Melting Pot (2)

By Miriam B. Medina

Industrialization and the establishment of the factory system throughout America offered promise of employment to the destitute masses in Europe. Most industrialists in America depended on cheap labor coming from Europe to man the factories, without caring one bit about what would happen to the immigrant laborers after their arrival. The masses flooded the market. With industrialization, vast changes in the United States began taking place. This would eventually lead to both positive and grave negative consequences.

The effort of those who worked together, regardless of culture, as in Harlem, to endure and make better lives for themselves and their families have made America what it is today, the financial epicenter of the World. Whether they worked on farms, in factories, built railroads, bridges, towns or cities, their rewards were greater than any nation could ever offer, they were given freedom and all the responsibilities that come with it. Those responsibilities include learning to accept and understand, and experience with different cultures and ethnic groups.

During the 1800's, Harlem was developing all sorts of transportation projects in an effort to promote northward expansion. By 1831, the New York and Harlem Railroad Company was incorporated for the purpose of constructing a railroad from the central part of the city going into Harlem. This encouraged the residents of lower Manhattan to move northward to Harlem. With the erection of the "els," metropolitanized development occurred extremely rapidly, precipitating the construction of apartment buildings and brownstones. Across America, at the same time, famous railroads were built. Canals were formed. Just like Harlem, America was expanding, growing, and integrating itself from one community to the other. This availability of reasonably priced housing and faster transportation allowed the working group to be able to live in East Harlem, and travel to their places of employment downtown.

In the West, railroad construction projects at this time drew many laborers from Asia. In Harlem, these construction projects attracted many immigrant wage laborers as well, from many different ethnic cultures, mostly during the 1880's and 1890's. The steady flow of cheap labor coming from abroad fueled America's and Harlem's industrial drive, and also gave the ruthless entrepreneurs a superb opportunity to reap profits from the sweat off of the backs of the various minorities that came seeking a fair chance. However in Harlem, as in America, they endured and overcame, and that is what the American Spirit is all about. Enduring, toiling, earning, and moving forward instead of backward.

In San Francisco, the Chinese worked on the Pacific railroads, living in shanty towns and working for a pittance. In Harlem, the first group to go to work building America's pathway to an industrious future was the German and Irish workers who laid down the trolley tracks and dug the subway tunnels. Because of East Harlem's cheap tenement rent and its convenient public transportation system, many central and eastern European factory workers were able to commute from lower Manhattan's sweatshops. As a result of this construction, East Harlem became highly populated with a hard working Irish and Italian community.

To be continued: East Harlem New York: Microcosm (3)

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East Harlem, New York: Microcosm of the Melting Pot (1)

By Miriam B. Medina

Harlem is a locality in the New York City borough of Manhattan, long known as a fundamental residential, cultural, and business center for many minorities, but it is far more than that. It is symbolic of the many divergent cultures that have come together, that have grown together, called by the lure of the legendary flame eternally held high by the Statue of Liberty. It is symbolic of the melting pot known as America, a melting pot that has been cooking a tried and true formula of Freedom for over 200 years now. East Harlem is a symbol of the hope, determination, acceptance and strength that has made America great.

Harlem was once an area of quiet farms, much as the original 13 colonies brimming with agricultural immigrants who pooled together to eke out a living. In Harlem existed communities filled by a few Hollanders, French Huguenots, Danes, Swedes and Germans. For three decades, the Germans were the dominant cultural element in the borough, with the Irish ranking second in numbers and influence. The immigration waves of the 1880s and 1890s brought in different cultural elements from Israel and Italy. Like the young nation itself, Harlem had attracted people seeking a fresh start and a fair chance from all four corners of the Old World. Then African-Americans began to come to Harlem from downtown, from the South, and from the West Indies. By the 1930's, half a million people crowded into the largest area in New York. There were too many people and too few places, too little in the way of resources, and Harlem became the Nation's biggest slum. However, its people persevered.

As the young nation grew, so did Harlem, growing and defining its boundaries. The United States increased its size and its population with the Louisiana Purchase, typically defining itself geographically, opening up more territory for those seeking freedom. This brought more immigrants and diverse cultures from around the world, most coming through New York City, many staying there, and settling in Harlem.

To this day, Harlem's boundaries include the following: The East Harlem/El Barrio area, known as Spanish Harlem, a community that stretches from First Avenue to Fifth Avenue, from East 96th Street to East 125th Street. Then there's Central Harlem, which expands from Central Park North to the Harlem River, as well as from Fifth Avenue to St. Nicholas Avenue. West Harlem, comprising Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill, expands from 123rd to 155th Streets also from St. Nicholas Avenue to the Hudson River.

East Harlem has been referred to as "German Harlem, Irish Harlem, Jewish Harlem, Italian Harlem and Spanish Harlem,' also commonly known as "El Barrio." It is a testament to the many, diverse ethnicities' that have made their home in the borough. A microcosm of a Nation that has grown so much and overcome so many issues caused by cultural diversity, that a minority is its President. Today there is a considerable amount of Central and South American immigrant populations moving into the area, which have begun to match the large number of Puerto Ricans who have dominated the area for years. The ebb and flow of East Harlem's diverse ethnic population has had a tremendous historical significance, and has been a microcosm of a nation forged by many diverse cultures, forming an interesting part of the early history of both New York City and the Nation.

Immigration to the United States, from the 19th century to the early 20th century has been the focus of much attention, and for good reason. A great mass of immigrants drawn from a myriad of various origins came in pursuit of the "American Dream", which symbolized for them democracy, equality, liberty, justice and most of all, material well- being. We are promised these opportunities right in the Declaration of Independence, "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," no matter who we are. There is no better testament to this promise than East Harlem.

To be continued: East Harlem, New York: Microcosm (2)

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New York, New York-Undeniably One Helluva Town! (3)

By Miriam B. Medina

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If one wishes to obtain entertainment, there is always something to do.

It is home to an awesome collection of large and small museums, primarily devoted to the arts and natural history. For example, because the Metropolitan Museum of Art is so widespread and visual, one should plan to spend a whole day there. As for burning off some of that accumulated energy pent up from your work week or satisfying your taste buds, there are plenty of bars, dance clubs and restaurants one can go to at all hours of the day and night. New York, New York is "A City that Never Sleeps." It is a place where history and the present diverge. Historians and experienced lecturers of leading walking tours take local residents and visitors alike along on exciting and unforgettable strolls through the Big Apple's ethnic neighborhoods, places of history, tradition and craftsmanship, creating lasting memories of an astonishing past.

Speaking about unforgettable memories; this reminds me of my visit several years ago to Manhattan's theater district, which is the most famous theater district in the world. I went to attend a matinee of "Hairspray". Seeing that I had arrived too early, I decided to take a walk through the district to familiarize myself once again with everything. There were the usual starry-eyed young aspiring actors, dancers and singers, portfolio in hand, swarming the area hastening to attend auditions in hopes of securing fame and fortune. The transportation situation remained unchanged. Cars continued to force their way through the streets aggressively, without giving any thought to pedestrians or other vehicles. I wanted desperately to cross the avenue, but with the congestion of traffic and chaos of horns honking, brakes screeching, hostile pedestrians screaming and waving their fists only added to my state of confusion. After living several years in the suburbs of New Jersey, unaccustomed to this never ending hustle and bustle of people and vehicles, I decided to return to the theater to wait in line. Suddenly from out of nowhere, a strong singing voice accompanied by musical instruments penetrated the air. How exciting, a free presentation was being given by striking amateur sidewalk entertainers, displaying their musical talents for meager donations. Once inside the theater, my attention was riveted to the stage throughout the entire performance of "Hairspray" as I absorbed the elements of music, drama, and dance, working together as a whole in artistic creativity. This first viewing of a live Broadway musical became a memorable experience for me. There were so many people, I assumed that all the other on and off Broadway theaters were discharging at the same time. Like a swarm of bees, the famished theater-goers, including yours truly, rushed about here, there, everywhere, in search of the nearest restaurant. Satisfied with my steaming cup of coffee, delicious hamburger with onions and a portion of New York cheesecake, I reluctantly returned to New Jersey, promising myself to another exciting trip to my hometown.

All this and much more continue to add to the colorful, exciting atmosphere of the Big Apple. So if, one asks me if I am pleased to have been a New Yorker? With pride, I would answer: "You Betcha!" Undeniably, "It's one helluva town."

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New York, New York-Undeniably One Helluva Town! (2)

By Miriam B. Medina

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Some individuals have been ridiculed for their unique 'Noo Yawker' accent. Here are some examples: "Gedoutahea, yer puddin me on!" "Yeah, I kum fum Noo Yawk." "Would ja ged a grip!" " Did'ju or did'ja," "Would'ju or would'ja," "Soopah (Super)," "Fur sure I'm ohn the fawth floor," "Wawda "(water), "I'll have a tooner samwidge," (tuna sandwich), " I wud be da foist to tell you if my brudda was na here," "Fugheddaboudit! I ain't saying nuttin," and, " My mudda and fodda are goin downashaw ohn Lawnguylund."

Accustomed to social, political and economic upheavals, crime, overcrowding, deterioration of neighborhoods, intolerable housing, extortionate rents and high taxes, native New Yorkers accept the turbulence that is associated with daily life as a normal and inevitable way of life. However, it still doesn't stop them from openly vocalizing their frustrations and tensions with expressions such as: "The apartments are so expensive, unless you live in a rat infested roach hotel," "Those pushcart peddlers will rob you blind, selling hot merchandise no less," "There's no place to park unless you pile the cars on top of each other," "Oy Vey! Some of the neighborhoods look like a war zone," "I've got gates on my windows and three locks on my door, doesn't that tell you something?" "I hate the summer, smells like last year's garbage is still out there........." and so on and so forth.

Yet, in spite of all the discomforts, horrible tragedies and miseries, miraculously, most of those who crowd the city streets choose to stay. New York, New York, undeniably It's one helluva town.

For the millions of commuters, who travel daily to access business and investment opportunities, rush hour is a frightening scenario, as key roadways and bridges are jam-packed with cars, trucks, motorcycles and buses inching their way through bumper to bumper traffic. The overwhelming congestion of vehicles and passengers is everywhere. An aggravating hour or two spent traveling to one place in just one borough is quite common. Let's not forget to mention the subway. Train after train rumble and shake their way into the station, to be welcomed by an interminable barrier of commuters waiting, lined up on the platform. The crush of commuters all make a mad dash to the train, pushing and elbowing along the way. After a few seconds, the train doors slam shut, leaving the unlucky ones behind. Some frustrated passengers fly to push the doors open j-u-s-t far enough to wriggle their way inside before the train begins to move, hoping their arm, leg, pocket-book or brief case does not remain caught outside. If the train is a local, it will continue to stop and pick up more passengers along the way, thus intensifying the unbearable crowding. Ill-humored standing passengers are crushed together like sardines in a tin can with no room to fall if the train should grind to a stop.

This situation exists year round as New Yorkers and tourists swarm about, seeking out beaches, parks and other recreational areas looking for a way to unwind from the hurry-scurry of the week. Here and there, stranded motorists along the highway stand besides their cars in the sweltering, dizzying heat, worsening the weekend obstruction of thrill seekers. Once the transfer of the vehicles takes place, desperate motorists fly away frantically searching for a gas station, only to find themselves once again trapped in an enormous column of 50 to 100 cars inching their way to the pumps, hoping that the gas would not run out.

New York, New York is one helluva town. Hundreds of thousands of neighborhoods only a few blocks long and a couple of blocks wide, teeming with large selections of stores and shops functioning independently. Despite their public awareness of the American traditions, multi-ethnic groups continue to practice within their neighborhoods, their own traditions, customs, religious festivities and cuisines. The obvious presence of this difference is what makes America's town so extraordinary. Whether one lives in the neighborhoods of Park Slope, Jewish Lower East Side, Greenwich Village, Italian Harlem, Chinatown, El Barrio, Little Italy or Yorktown, life-long relationships are continually formed. So strong is this value of the neighborhood that many families, as well as their descendants, spend their entire lives living within its confines?

To be continued: New York, New York (3)

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New York, New York-Undeniably One Helluva Town!(1)

By Miriam B. Medina

It is said that New York City has a certain unusual quality about it. New York can either devastate an individual or raise their level of play, their desire or purpose in some exciting way. As they say, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere... or, you can leave with your tail between your legs.

As a native New Yorker, born in East Harlem, I know it to be unique, and I must say that it deserves the attention it gets as one of the world's most spectacular cities for all the following reasons.

It is a fact that New York City is the commercial center of the United States, as well as the heart of American advertising, fashion, publishing, and radio television broadcasting. It is the distillation of industry, trade, communication, entertainment, sports and arts, and boasts a generous representation of diverse ethnic groups and faith. Simply put, it's the melting pot that America is renowned for. It has a positive effect on the creative abilities of its inhabitants. I want to mention that the Five main Boroughs that comprise and add to the fame of the city of New York are Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens and Staten Island. Each borough merits recognition for its magnificent landmarks, treasured historical sites, rich history and accomplishments. Yes, this diversity and non-stop electric action is what New York City is all about, and where millions visit each year to observe the riches and results of people's creative power.

As for the inhabitants and non-inhabitants of this enormous metropolis known as the "Big Apple", there are several groups of people: First, we have the native New Yorker. These are the individuals whose birthplace is New York City. Regardless to wherever they should go, there will always be some emotional attachment to their roots. Secondly, we have the outsiders born elsewhere who seem to gravitate to the big city They establish residency with zeal, whether it is for the numerous opportunities presented by the city, or simply because they feel lucky to live near others of their own kind. The adventurous, productive type. Thirdly, let us not forget, the millions of frustrated commuters that travel round trip to get to and work in the city. Finally, with all the attractions and entertainment that the city offers, there is the never-ending flow of millions of day-trippers and out of town tourists.

Though New York City may have a lot of positive characteristics, there is also a strong negative side to living in a metropolis of this magnitude. As the city becomes progressively more crowded, there is a greater concern, irritability and outright hostility caused by the fact that the city is clogged with people. It is almost impossible to find an empty taxi, parking spot, or even a seat on the bus or train. This has hardened New Yorkers.

People brand New Yorkers as offensive because of their out spoken qualities. To some effect, it may be true, but to present all New Yorkers as crude is a misstatement. There is a significant number of civil and sophisticated New Yorkers. However, we do have some people that speak their minds when annoyed, not all, but some. But let's not forget the tremendous sense of humor that characterizes most New Yorkers. Colloquialisms form part of their everyday life, which can be also interpreted as rudeness, such as: "That one could grow potatoes with those dirty ears; " "Why don't you take a long walk off a short pier; " "Hey, don't spit in the air, it might fall on your nose;" "Don't let your mouth run off 'til your brain's in gear;" "Oy Vey! With those bags, she needs a couple of pairs of shoes;" "He couldn't make a noun and a verb agree even if his life depended on it;" "I hope she lives to a 150 and looks it," and so on and so forth.

To be continued: New York, New York (2)

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