On March 22, 2023, John Vukelj made history by becoming the first Albanian-American to be elected Judge in Westchester, New York. He won the election for Pleasantville Village Justice with 54 percent of the vote, defeating Michael T. Shilinski and Andrea F. D’Aria. The Albanian-American community in the United States is relatively small, with the majority… Continue reading Albanian-American John Vukelj Makes History as Pleasantville’s First Elected Village Justice
Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu Way was granted the Honorary Name Designation by the Worcester City Council. The petition applies to adjacent blocks on Salisbury Street that might have a second sign as soon as this summer just in time for the Albanian Festival in early June. Addressing last night’s Council meeting on behalf of The Sons… Continue reading Skenderbeu Way was granted the Honorary Name Designation by the Worcester City Council
TIME magazine has just released its annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, and Berat, Albania has made the list for its history, beauty, and hospitality. Berat is a small town in Albania, located in the central region of the country, and is known for its historic architecture, picturesque views, and welcoming locals. The town… Continue reading Time Magazine includes Berat, Albania to the list of best places to visit in 2023
A wonderful cultural news for the Albanian diaspora in the USA! On June 3rd, one of the streets in Staten Island will be named “Ismail Qemali”. In coordination with the Municipal Council and the New York State Parliament, the “Ulqini” Association has received the green light to organize the street naming ceremony in honor of… Continue reading On June 3rd one of the streets in Staten Island will be named Ismail Qemali
Joe Hoxha is a State Representative in Connecticut who represents the 78th House District. He was born in Tirana, Albania, but his family moved to the US when he was just three and a half years old. While he doesn’t remember much about his upbringing in Albania, he has since visited the country multiple times.… Continue reading From Immigrant to State Representative: The Story of Joe Hoxha
On March 11th and 12th, the Massachusetts Albanian American Society Besa and the Saint George Albanian Orthodox Cathedral hosted an exciting event showcasing the Patricia Nugee Scanderbeg Antiquarian Book Collection. The collection, consisting of 37 books dating back to 1510, is part of Ms. Nugee’s private collection of antiquarian books and has been exhibited in… Continue reading A Showcase of the Patricia Nugee Scanderbeg Antiquarian Book Collection
Edit Shkreli is an accomplished Albanian-American lawyer who has made history by being the first Albanian American on the ballot for Civil Court Judge in New York. She has had a successful career as an attorney and has achieved much in the field and beyond. Shkreli currently works as an associate attorney at the Eddie… Continue reading Albanian-American Lawyer Edit Shkreli Runs for Civil Court Judge in NY
Albian Gagica is a graphic designer, artist, and creative director originally from Prishtina, Kosovo. He is known for his bold and innovative designs that incorporate cultural and social commentary. In an interview with ATLANTIKU, he shared his early life, his passion for design, and his journey to becoming a successful artist. Growing up in Kosovo… Continue reading From Rebel Poetry to Design Revolution: The Journey of Graphic Designer Albian Gagica
On March 8th, 2023, Fehmi Hoti, Acting Director General of Kosovo Police, welcomed a delegation from the Albanian-American Law Enforcement Association (AALEA), led by Elton Shametaj, for an official meeting. Also present at the meeting were high-level management staff from Kosovo Police and collaborators from the Albanian-American Association, which includes law enforcement officials from various… Continue reading Kosovo Police Hosts Albanian-American Law Enforcement Association Delegation
Jehona Brucaj is a prominent Albanian-American entrepreneur and the founder of BRUCAJ Eyewear. Her life journey and experiences have played a pivotal role in shaping her worldview, values, and beliefs, inspiring her to pursue her passion for creativity, style, and self-expression. Growing up in the Bronx, NY, Jehona was heavily cultured with Albanian traditions and… Continue reading BRUCAJ Eyewear: Embodying Albanian Heritage Through Timeless Design
