Dr. Anthony Pilavas and Dr. John Pilavas, Father and Son Ophthalmologists
NEW YORK – Dr. Anthony Pilavas is an ophthalmologist in Astoria and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the New York area, including Lenox Hill Hospital and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount...
View ArticleTargeted Cancer Treatment Improves Patient Survival Rates, Greek Researcher...
NEW YORK – New research by the Anderson Cancer Centre at the University of Texas in Houston, headed by Greek researcher Apostolia Tsimperidou, has paved the way to better control of cancer and improved...
View ArticleGreek-American Restauranteur Offers Thief a Job
BALTIMORE, MD – The successful Greek-American restauranteur Stelios Spiliadis is 80 years old and his initial reaction to someone breaking into his Black Olive Restaurant, 814 S Bond Street in Fells...
View ArticleTrump Could Face Questioning by Next Year in Zervos’ Suit
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge set deadlines that could make President Donald Trump answer questions under oath by early next year in a former “Apprentice” contestant’s defamation suit, while Trump’s lawyers...
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Lowell’s Historic Holy Trinity Cuts Contribution to Archdiocese in Half
BOSTON, MA – The parish council of the historic Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Lowell, MA decided to cut its annual contribution to the Archdiocese in half, from $48,000 to $24,000. Only two...
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The Yellow Gloves Impressed the Audience (Vid & Pics)
ASTORIA – The hilarious comedy, The Yellow Gloves by Alekos Sakellarios and Christos Giannakopoulos was performed by the students of the newly established Saint Demerios High School Drama Club at the...
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From Pennsylvania Back to Tzoumerka, a Road Traveled in Song (Vid & Pics)
ATHENS – Vasiliki Scotes was born in a small village in Epirus, Greece, but lived most of her long life in Harrisburg, PA. Nearing the age of 100 she spent the last few years dictating to her son,...
View ArticleKounalakis: “We Did It”as She Wins Primary Election for Lt. Gov. of California
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Greek-American Eleni Kounalakis and Ed Hernandez, both Democrats, are the two out of the 11 candidates who will continue on to the general elections vying for the position of...
View ArticleGreek-Canadian Tech Entrepreneur’s Murder Was “Uprovoked”
TORONTO – Greek-Canadian tech entrepreneur Matthew Staikos, age 37, was shot to death on May 28 in front of the Bay St. Pusateri’s in the Yorkville neighborhood of Toronto, the Toronto Sun reported. On...
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Cyprus 44 Years Later- A Retrospective Look and Call to Action (Vid & Pics)
ASTORIA – The Cypriot Young Professionals (CYP) of the Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce and NEPOMAK presented Cyprus 44 Years Later- A Retrospective Look and Call to Action at the Museum of the Moving...
View ArticleDaniel S. Janis III to Be Honored at HABA Executive of the Year Award Dinner
NEW YORK – Daniel S. Janis III Senior Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager Manulife Asset Management (US), LLC will be honored on June 13 by the Hellenic American Association for...
View ArticleLAGFF’s 6th International Project Discovery Forum at the Egyptian Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) 6th International Project Discovery Forum takes place at the Egyptian Theatre, June 7-10 this year. The International Project Discovery...
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Hellenic College-Holy Cross at the Edge of the Cliff
BOSTON – In a confidential letter, dated May 8, 2018, to His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America eleven members of the Board of Trustees including members of the Executive Committee as well of...
View ArticleFormer Ambassador Kounalakis Wins California Lt. Gov. Primary
Former US Ambassador to Hungary Eleni Kounalakis, daughter of noted Sacramento developer Angelo Tsakopoulos, took the top spot among 11 candidates in a first round election and advanced to the final...
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Sts. Constantine and Helen Chapel Donated by Konstantinos Antonopoulos (Vid &...
ASTORIA – The sanctification and inauguration of the Sts. Constantine and Helen chapel took place on the ground floor of St. Catherine and St. George Church in Astoria on June 3 immediately following...
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Steve Siderias and Scholarship Recipients Honored by AHEPA Chapter #54 (Vid &...
NEW JERSEY – AHEPA “Alexander Hamilton” Chapter #54 New Jersey held its annual celebration on June 6 at The Graycliff in Moonachie. This year, the chapter honored philanthropist and former chapter...
View ArticleAHEPA District 10 Educational Foundation Awards $58,500 in Scholarships
ANN ARBOR, MI – At the AHEPA District 10 Convention Banquet, held at the St. Nicholas Church Hall in Ann Arbor on May 19, the Educational Foundation presented scholarship awards of $1,000-$5,000 to 37...
View ArticleThe Effort to Help Save Greek-American Baby Elias Continues
MACOMB, MI – The effort to help find a matching bone marrow donor continues for baby Elias Argirokastritis who is suffering from an extremely rare disease and needs a new immune system in order to...
View ArticleSt. Katherine Foundation Annual Awards Scholarships
REDONDO BEACH, CA – The St. Katherine Foundation was conceived by the late Dr. Demetreos N. Halikis, who wanted to help the St. Katherine ministries in Redondo Beach, CA to flourish. Father Michael...
View ArticleMaker of Candy Hearts Sold to Dean Metropoulos’ Company
BOSTON (AP) — The New England Confectionery Company (“NECCO”), the 171-year-old maker of the iconic NECCO wafer, has been acquired by Sweetheart Candy Co. LLC, an entity owned by Dean, Evan and Daren...
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