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Italy to shut New Jersey consulate, Sinatra's home Sep 20th 2013, 23:59 NEWARK, New Jersey — Italy is closing its consulate in New Jersey, the home state of Frank Sinatra and Frankie Valli.   The Newark consulate is a casualty of economic troubles 4,200 miles (6758.93 kilometers) away — an Italian economy in recession, a government that needs money and the Euro Zone crisis. The closure leaves a state whose Italian roots run deep in the American consciousness without an official tie to Italy.   The office tucked in a downtown high-rise is slated to close in March. A smaller vice consulate offering limited services will remain open in Trenton.   The news has raised the ire of Italians here in New Jersey, which has the f... Keep on reading: Italy to shut New Jersey consulate, Sinatra’s home Media files: Enrico-Letta1.jpg (image/jpeg)

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