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Staten Island Man Survives Stabbing Amid Italy's Migrant Crisis

7/20/2025

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While vacationing in Milan, Staten Island native Nick Pellegrino was brutally attacked and stabbed in the neck by two North African migrants. Despite losing a significant amount of blood, he survived the harrowing ordeal. This incident sheds light on Italy's ongoing migrant crisis, which has seen over 157,600 undocumented arrivals in 2023, intensifying political tensions. Following his near-death experience, Pellegrino's faith has grown stronger.

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While vacationing in Milan, Staten Island native Nick Pellegrino was brutally attacked and stabbed in the neck by two North African migrants. Despite losing a significant amount of blood, he survived the harrowing ordeal. This incident sheds light on Italy's ongoing migrant crisis, which has seen over 157,600 undocumented arrivals in 2023, intensifying political tensions. Following his near-death experience, Pellegrino's faith has grown stronger.