Italian language students in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut might be interested in checking this organization out: The Italian American Committee on Education (IACE).
IACE is a New York based non-profit organization founded in 1975 for the purpose of promoting the study of the Italian language and culture within the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The IACE program is made possible primarily through an Italian Government grant and operates under the supervision of the Consulate General of Italy in New York.
For more information about classes and events, visit the organization website at: http://www.iacelanguage.org/