Leonard Riggio, Chairman and Founder of Barnes & Noble, Leonard Riggio and Grand Marshal of the 73rd Columbus Day Parade- I have long held the belief that Italian-American writers have received little recognition for their contribution to America's literary heritage, and that's why I am so pleased to honor these 100 plus authors who will be marching with me in the parade. Said Mr. Riggio
2016 Wreath Laying Ceremony at Columbus Circle, NYC on October 9th with Angelo Vivolo, President of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, Consul General Francesco Genuardi and Joseph Guagliardo, Conference Of Presidents Of Major Italian Organizations, Sea Gate New York Police Dept, 1st1in.org