New York – Francesca Alderisi, TV presenter for years at the helm of “Sportello Italia,” the Rai Italia format dedicated to Italian communities abroad, will celebrate Columbus Day on behalf of the immigrant communities from the island of Ponza “This year for me is a double joy. I will march as godmother of the Ponzese community of America and it will be the occasion to celebrate my return in TV with a daily show dedicated to Italians in the world.” During the most important parade in the world dedicated to Italian culture, which will take place on October 13 in New York’s 5th Avenue, she will march together with representatives of the San Silverio Shrine of Dover Plains. Together with a large representation of young people from Ponza, thre will be also one of the oldest Ponzese in the world, Lucia Sandolo, who left the island many years ago to emigrate in the Bronx. (9Colonne)