New Jersey's Family Tree: The Flavors of Little Italy

Italians make up New Jersey?s largest ethnic group with about 20 percent of the population. Most of the Italians settled and lived in different cities throughout the Garden State. While many have moved

News 12 Staff

Nov 26, 2007, 8:11 PM

Updated 5,985 days ago

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New Jersey's Family Tree: The Flavors of Little Italy
Italians make up New Jersey?s largest ethnic group with about 20 percent of the population. Most of the Italians settled and lived in different cities throughout the Garden State. While many have moved away from the cities, some families and businesses wouldn?t dream of leaving.
Tune in to News 12 New Jersey's special "New Jersey's Family Tree: The Flavors of Italy" this weekend for more on Italians in the Garden State.
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