Westporter Al DiGuido Named Publisher of “America Domani” ahead of the Italian-American News Site’s Launch

North Sixth Group Press Release:

 North Sixth Group announced today it has purchased the exclusive global licensing rights to the leading Italian American newspaper America Oggi and invested in the revival of the historic Il Progresso Italo Americano (“Il Progresso”). Both will be integrated into a newly created digital community launching this summer called America Domani (“Tomorrow”).

America Domani will be launched in summer 2022 as the leading digital media community for the 17 million Americans of Italian heritage and millions more who have a love and affinity for Italian culture. Staying true to the “Domani” name, which means “Tomorrow” in Italian, America Domani will showcase an array of engaging content from top Italian American influencers and personalities, including news, food and wine, culture, travel, comedy, language, sports and entertainment, and more.

Both America Oggi and Il Progresso will be integrated into America Domani as special sections. America Oggi will be published as a daily news and current events section with the latest updates from Italy. The Il Progresso section will feature historical content, vintage footage, interviews and interactive media chronicling the Italian American journey over the past centuries.

America Oggi was founded in 1988 and has grown to become the most popular daily Italian language newspaper in the world outside of Italy. Il Progresso was founded in 1880 and for generations of Italian Americans, served as the most trusted and highly circulated daily newspaper, engaging millions of readers and leading advertisers from across the world.

“Beginning in the 19th century, Il Progresso and America Oggi became indelible parts of the Italian American experience,” said Massimo Basile, renowned journalist for La Repubblica and other leading Italian publications. “North Sixth Group’s vision for America Domani will pave the way for current and future generations and the restoration of these historical titles within the community will be a critical link to the heritage of brands that are as synonymous with the Italian American experience as any others in the world.”

Media industry veteran Al DiGuido has been appointed CEO & Publisher of America Domani. DiGuido’s career is highlighted by serving as Publisher of Ziff Davis’ Computer Shopper, which was the world’s largest PC magazine. He then founded Bigfoot Interactive, subsequently becoming CEO of Epsilon Interactive following its acquisition of Bigfoot for $120 million.

“As a proud Italian American, it is an honor to bring together Americans of all backgrounds who share a passion and love for Italy,” said Al DiGuido, CEO & Publisher of America Domani. “The history of Italy and the stories of the millions of Italians who have sacrificed to achieve the American Dream have been told through the pages of America Oggi and Il Progresso. We will carry this legacy forward proudly as we marry them with America Domani to create the leading digital platform for future generations.”

“Regardless of blood lines, every American is proudly Italian in some way. Despite the mass influence and affinity for Italian culture, there is a longstanding void in serving this community through digital content,” said Matt Rizzetta, Chairman of North Sixth Group. “Our investment in America Domani is one of the most significant in the history of Italian American media as it will bring to life the beauty, authenticity and richness of Italian culture through two of the most historic brands that have been cherished by generations of Italians living abroad.”

To sign-up for notifications ahead of America Domani’s launch this summer, visit www.americadomani.com. For advertising inquiries, visit www.americadomani.com/advertise.

Morning Weather Report

Today

Rain, mainly before noon. High near 61. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tomorrow

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tomorrow Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Town of Westport Public Meeting Schedule

Commission on People with Disabilities: 9:00 AM

Non-Union Supervisory Pension Board: 11:30 AM

Aspetuck Health District Board of Directors Special Meeting: 4:00 PM

Tree Board: 4:30 PM

District 5 Neighborhood Traffic & Safety Meeting: 7:00 PM

Youth Commission: 7:15 PM

PJ Romano Field House on Planning and Zoning Commission Docket; 50 Year Lease Explored

Westport Planning & Zoning Department:

Planning and Zoning Director Mary Young announced that on May 23, 2022, at 7:00 PM, the Planning and Zoning Commission will be reviewing a lease between the Town of Westport and the Westport Police Athletic League (PAL), for the PJ Romano Field House at the Doubleday Field Complex located at the Saugatuck Elementary School, together with the lawns, driveway and walkways surrounding the Field House at 170 Riverside Ave.  All application materials may be viewed on the Town’s website here.

PAL has leased the Field House from the Board of Education (BOE) for over 50 years for use with its athletic programs. The lease expired in Nov. 2021. The BOE on March 21, 2022, relinquished control of the Field House back to the Town effective July 1, 2022. As the BOE is not using it for educational purposes, they extended the lease to PAL to that date.  The proposed lease is twenty-years (20 years) in duration starting July 1, 2022, and ending  June 31, 2042, with two (2) five (5) year options to renew.

Mary Young described, “The Planning and Zoning Commission recently revised their Municipal Improvement Procedures, to expand notification by mail as evidenced by a certificate of mailing to residents located within a 250’ radius of the subject property, to also require a Press Release be prepared prior to any meeting involving acquisition, sale, lease, or substantial improvements to Town-owned property, to expand notice to all residents of the opportunity to participate at an upcoming public meeting involving Town-owned property”

The May 23, 2022, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, will be live streamed on the Town’s website at www.westportct.gov, and accessible on Optimum Government Access Channel 79 and Frontier Channel 6020.  Comments can be sent prior to the meeting at PandZ@westportct.gov and interested parties may join the meeting virtually or call in to offer testimony during the meeting. To access the Planning and Zoning Commission’s meeting use this Zoom link.