InterNations - A Place for Italians in New York

Buongiorno to all of our Italians in New York! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Italian expats in New York? Are you looking for advice from other Italians, e.g. which bars in New York will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for minestrone?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations New York. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Italian expats, coming from Rome, Napoli, Milan and all regions of Italy.

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Javier Vazquez

Javier Vazquez

Even in a crowded city like the Big Apple you can easily get lost. With InterNations I've made some really good friends and also added to my business contacts.

Noemi Roussel

Noemi Roussel

The top events organized in the New York chapter helped me get to know expat women from France and many other countries all over the world.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in New York

62,388
members in New York
2,027
Italian members
44
monthly events
38
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Italians at our events in New York

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Italians in New York.

NYC - LGBTQ Intercollegiate Alumni Men's Party at Playhouse
Our men's event will be at Playhouse! We welcome all cis and trans men and nonbinary alumni at this event! Shawn Cowls of Queer Princeton Alumni organized with help from co-hosts Adam Robbins of Harvard GSC and Navin Manglani of Yale GALA and Columbia Pride. Thanks to our LGBTQ alumni organizations
Our men's event will be at Playhouse! We welcome all cis and trans men and nonbinary alumni at this event! Shawn Cowls of Queer Princeton Alumni organized with help from co-hosts Adam Robbins of Harvard GSC and Navin Manglani of Yale GALA and Columbia Pride. Thanks to our LGBTQ alumni organizations
New York Philharmonic Livestream
New York Philharmonic Livestream
Catch a NY Philharmonic concert free as this performance will be Livestreamed on the 50-foot Hauser Digital Wall for all to enjoy (see event picture). Description below: Pianist Yuja Wang joins forces with conductor and composer Thomas Adès in a dramatic piano concerto by the Finnish luminary Ein
Catch a NY Philharmonic concert free as this performance will be Livestreamed on the 50-foot Hauser Digital Wall for all to enjoy (see event picture). Description below: Pianist Yuja Wang joins forces with conductor and composer Thomas Adès in a dramatic piano concerto by the Finnish luminary Ein
InterNations NYC Official: Au Rouge Et Noir
InterNations NYC Official: Au Rouge Et Noir
Join us for an evening of sophistication, mingling, and a hint of daring. Every moment sparkles like champagne, and every choice could make you the lucky winner in our exclusive game of chance. REMINDERS ⭐ No-shows are no fun. Please honor your RSVP or cancel. ⭐ If this is your 1st event, let one o
Join us for an evening of sophistication, mingling, and a hint of daring. Every moment sparkles like champagne, and every choice could make you the lucky winner in our exclusive game of chance. REMINDERS ⭐ No-shows are no fun. Please honor your RSVP or cancel. ⭐ If this is your 1st event, let one o
InterNations Goes to Mardi Gras! Let the Good Times Roll!
Let’s Bring the Big Easy to the Big Apple! 🎷🎭 NEW ORLEANS—the Crescent City—has gifted the world soulful jazz, deep-down funky funk, legendary cuisine, and an unmatched spirit of celebration. On Sunday, February 8th, we’re channeling all that magic as we honor the “City That Care Forgot” right he
Let’s Bring the Big Easy to the Big Apple! 🎷🎭 NEW ORLEANS—the Crescent City—has gifted the world soulful jazz, deep-down funky funk, legendary cuisine, and an unmatched spirit of celebration. On Sunday, February 8th, we’re channeling all that magic as we honor the “City That Care Forgot” right he

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Why Italian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Italian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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What Italian expats have to say about living in New York

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their lives abroad in our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to our standard questions, we invite them to share what they like or dislike about their experiences in their own words. Here, we’ve selected some of the most interesting or representative quotes about expat life in New York from Italians, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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What I like about New York is how friendly and helpful the locals have been; their welcoming attitude has made it much easier for me to settle in and feel at home
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I really enjoy the abundance of career opportunities in New York, as well as the exposure to groups and communities that align with my interests, such as those in security, military, and similar fields.
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Living in New York means discovering something new every day, whether it’s a hidden gem, a unique event, or an interesting person you meet along the way.
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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from Italian expats in New York

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One thing I personally dislike is the generally low level of knowledge and sophistication among local people, as well as a wasteful attitude toward resources and the prevalence of shallow relationships.
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A significant downside is that people tend to move on too quickly without engaging in meaningful dialogue, which makes it difficult to build long-lasting relationships.
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One major issue I’ve encountered is the complexity of the healthcare system, medical insurances are very expensive
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Something that bothers me is the politics; navigating political correctness here can feel like a minefield, which is unlike anything I’ve experienced before.
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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Experiential Group
Experiential Group
Around the Big Apple Group
Around the Big Apple Group
After Work Group
After Work Group
Socializing Over Art Group
Socializing Over Art Group

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Italian Expats in New York Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Italian expats in New York exchange experiences and tips to support each other. "Big Apple", or the "City That Never Sleeps", can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know New York’s Italian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Italian expats in New York.
  • Use the Expat Guide for New York to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Italians in New York at Our Events

Our community in New York is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in New York’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Italian expats to explore the pleasantly mild Pacific Northwest. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Italy in your local community as well as Italians in the USA nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Italians living in New York!

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