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Actor Slams NYC Map for Omitting Italian Enclave
12 Jul
Summary
- Mayor criticized for map excluding historic Little Italy neighborhood.
- Actor Robert Davi voiced outrage, calling the mayor a 'jerk'.
- City plans to update the map to include the omitted Little Italy.
New York City has announced plans to revise its "New York City Immigrant Enclaves" map after facing significant backlash for omitting Little Italy. The map, which highlighted 30 immigrant communities across the five boroughs, drew sharp criticism for excluding historically Italian, Jewish, and Irish neighborhoods. Actor Robert Davi, born in Queens, was particularly vocal, calling the omission a deliberate slight and expressing deep disappointment with Mayor Adams.
The mayor's office stated that the map was initially created in 2023 under the previous administration and that their administration had added a few additional neighborhoods. They acknowledged that the map is not exhaustive and intends to make future updates to better reflect the city's diverse communities, explicitly including Little Italy in these revisions. This commitment to updating the map comes after Italian-American groups and prominent figures like Davi voiced their strong objections, emphasizing the historical significance of these neighborhoods in building the city.
