Sal Scognamillo News

Review: The Friars Put on a Show at Patsy's Italian Restaurant

by Stephen Sorokoff — October 29, 2025

Comedy legend Alan Zwiebel is interviewed by Bill McCuddy, and vocalist Sal Viviano is among the featured entertainers entertainers.

Photos: Lucie Arnaz Brings I GOT THE JOB to 54 Below

by Stephen Sorokoff — July 20, 2023

Last night, after a 4 year wait and re-schedules due to COVID and knee surgery, Lucie Arnaz hit the stage of 54Below with all cylinders on burn and guns ablaze! She performed an evening she calls “I GOT THE JOB” and kept the celeb filled New York City audience entranced from beginning to end,

Photo Coverage: Deana Martin & Tony Danza Celebrate 75 Years of Patsy's Italian Restaurant

by Stephen Sorokoff — September 24, 2019

You can go to the Museum of the City of New York to relive our town's exciting history or you can walk into Patsy's Italian Restaurant on 56th street and sit at the same table that Frank Sinatra and his pals dined at.

Photo Coverage: Steve Tyrell, Cady Huffman, Haley Swindal & Others at Will & Anthony Nunziata Friars Birthday Bash

by Stephen Sorokoff — November 27, 2018

Do you want to have the best birthday party ever? First….

Photo Coverage: 'And Now Direct From the Bar...' The Friars Toast Deana Martin

by Stephen Sorokoff — June 5, 2018

In a darkened Frank Sinatra Dining Room an off stage voice using that classic Dean Martin intro ' And Now Direct From The Bar' announced co-hosts Bill Boggs, Bruce Charet and countless actors, singers, celebrities and friends to toast one of the most beloved entertainers in show business….

Deana Martin To Be Honored With Trobairitz Title By The Friars Club June 4 in NYC

by Tori Hartshorn — May 23, 2018

Deana Martin, daughter of entertainment legend Dean Martin, is set to be honored with the official title of Trobairitz by the Friar's Club in New York City.

Barnes & Noble Announces More Than 100 Italian-American Authors Marching Up Fifth Avenue in the Columbus Citizens Foundation's Annual Columbus Day Parade

by Robert Diamond — September 21, 2017

Photo Coverage: Deana Martin Brings Dean While Sal Scognamillo Brings Patsy's Italian Restaurant To The Ciccone Theatre

by Stephen Sorokoff — April 30, 2017

Deana Martin performs this tribute show to her father Dean Martin all over the country, but last night it was something special at The Ciconne Theatre in New Jersey.

Bergen Community College to Present PATSY'S (IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK)

by BWW News Desk — April 12, 2017

???????On Saturday evening, April 29 Steve Kalafer and Peter LeDonne, Director of Community and Cultural Affairs at Bergen Community College, will present Patsy's (If These Walls Could Sing) at the Ciccone Theatre (400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ) for one historic, and glittering night only.

Photo Coverage: Frank Sinatra's 101st Birthday Celebrated With Steve Tyrell on SIRIUS Radio

by Stephen Sorokoff — December 13, 2016

The Chairman of the Board couldn't make his 101st birthday party but it wasn't a surprise that Steve Tyrell, who's currently singing at Cafe Carlyle headed up the festivities at Patsy's Italian Restaurant (Frank Sinatra's favorite haunt).

Photo Coverage: SiriusXM Radio Hosts Frank Sinatra's 100th Birthday Broadcast

by Stephen Sorokoff — December 13, 2015

SiriusXM hosted a weekend-long celebration of Frank Sinatra's 100th Birthday, which included a live broadcast from Patsy's Italian Restaurant in New York City hosted by Steve Tyrell.

Photo Coverage: Broadway League Executive Director Charlotte St. Martin Visits BACKSTAGE with Peter LeDonne

by Stephen Sorokoff — April 2, 2015

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Photo Flash: Nancy Sinatra, Tona Danza and More Attend Peter Max's Frank Sinatra Portrait Exhibition

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2015

On Monday, March 2nd, pop art icon Peter Max showcased a series of 27 portraits of Frank Sinatra throughout his esteemed 50-year career.

BWW Previews: VALENTINES DAY DINING Try Our Fantastic Choices

by Marina Kennedy — February 6, 2015

We have selected great spots uptown, downtown and all around the town for your Valentine's Day dining pleasure.

Photo Coverage: Backstage with Peter LeDonne Interviews Bill Boggs

by Stephen Sorokoff — January 8, 2015

Bill Boggs, who has interviewed many of the most notable personalities of our time, had to sit at the other end of the table and be interviewed by Peter LeDonne, whose 970 AM radio program is recorded at Patsy's Italian Restaurant.

Photo Coverage: Steve Tyrell Hosts Sirius Radio Happy 99th Birthday Frank Sinatra Party at Patsy's

by Stephen Sorokoff — December 13, 2014

Steve Tyrell hosted SIRIUS radio's special live Sinatra Show broadcast from the legendary Patsy's Italian Restaurant on 56th Street In NYC today.

Photo Coverage: Danny Aiello Visits Backstage with Peter LeDonne

by Stephen Sorokoff — December 12, 2014

This week Danny Aiello will talk to Peter LeDonne about his book "I Only Know Who I Am When I Am Somebody Else".