Our Everyday Greek: Survival Guide for Greece Travelers: Is the Water Drinkable?
When travelers get to a place, one of the first questions they ask is, if the water is drinkable. They also want to know how to ask for bottled water. In Greece, when you ask for water in a super...
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The 4th Annual Loukoumi Dance Party and Make A Difference Awards
EASTCHESTER, NY – The 4th Annual Loukoumi Dance Party and Make A Difference Awards took place on June 15 at Mulino’s at Lake Isle Country Club, 600 White Plains Road in Eastchester. The Very Rev. Fr....
View ArticlePoignant Father’s Day Nothing Compares 2U Duet by Toni and Chris Cornell
NEW YORK – A poignant Father’s Day message penned by Greek-American Toni Cornell, daughter of the late rocker Chris Cornell, was posted on Cornell’s Youtube channel on June 17, Rolling Stone reported....
View ArticleDemetrios Says There is No Problem at Hellenic College and Holy Cross
BOSTON, MA – Nothing substantial was accomplished at the Board of Trustees meeting of Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC), convened on June 7 and chaired by...
View ArticleAHEPA Binghamton, NY Chapter Reactivated
BINGHAMTON, NY – Another tower of Hellenism was reactivated on May 27 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, located at 214 Court Street in Binghamton. The Order of AHEPA, the largest Greek-American...
View ArticleLouis Tikas Statue Unveiling in Colorado on June 23
TRINIDAD, CO – A statue of Louis Tikas, Greek miner, strong icon, and union leader in the early 1900s who fought for labor rights in the coal mines of southern Colorado will be unveiled on Saturday,...
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The 82nd Annual Empire State District 6 Convention and Scholarship Luncheon
HEMPSTEAD, NY – The 82nd Annual AHEPA Empire State District 6 Convention and Scholarship Luncheon took place June 15-17 at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Hempstead. Hosted by Order of AHEPA-Constantine Cassis...
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The Souvlaki Lady: 28 Years and Counting in Astoria
ASTORIA – Elpida Vasiliadis is best known as the Souvlaki Lady but she never chose the name, she told the New York Times, “I never named my business. Everybody has always called me the Souvlaki Lady,...
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Greek Community Shows Support at Fundraiser for Rep. Carolyn Maloney
NEW YORK – With the primary election coming up on June 26, a fundraiser for Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney was held on June 18 at the Russian Tea Room in Midtown Manhattan. Rep. Maloney is running for...
View ArticleRetrial Set to Begin for Dean Skelos and His Son
NEW YORK (AP) — Ex-New York Senate leader Dean Skelos and his son returned to a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday for the start of their retrial on corruption charges. U.S. District Judge Kimba M. Wood told...
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Corruption Trial Begins for SUNY Poly’s Former Pres. Alain Kaloyeros
NEW YORK (AP) — A former president of the State University of New York’s Polytechnic Institute was alternately portrayed as a hero or a scoundrel at the opening of a corruption trial Monday over...
View ArticleGreek-American Maria Nikolaidis, 27, Killed in Car Accident on Karpathos
KARPATHOS, Greece – Greek-American Maria Nikolaidis, 27, died tragically in a car accident while vacationing on the island of Karpathos. While the details are still unclear, it is reported that she was...
View ArticleOne Substantial Change on Clergy Laity Congress Schedule
BOSTON, MA – There is only one essential change in the program of the upcoming 44th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, to be held at Copley Marriott in Boston,...
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Opening Statements in Skelos’ Retrial (Photos)
NEW YORK (AP) — Opening statements are set to begin in the retrial of ex-New York Senate leader Dean Skelos (SKEH’-lohs) and his son on corruption charges. Skelos and his son, Adam, were convicted in...
View ArticleCooperator Could Soon Testify in Alain Kaloyeros’ Case
NEW YORK (AP) — A key cooperator for the prosecution could soon testify in a criminal case that grew from a New York State economic redevelopment plan known as the Buffalo Billion. Kevin Schuler, a...
View ArticleArchdiocese Criticizes Separation of Children from Parents
NE YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America released a statement on June 18 in defense of children and families, criticizing the use of a Bible passage to justify the separation of children...
View ArticleFuneral for Maria Nikolaidis and Damianos Talakis in Karpathos
KARPATHOS, Greece – Greek-American Maria Nikolaidis, 27, of Florida, died tragically in a car accident while vacationing on the island of Karpathos. While the details are still unclear, it is reported...
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Prosecutor: Greed Corrupted Ex-state Senate Leader Dean Skelos and Son
NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor told a jury at the opening of a criminal trial Wednesday that former New York state Senate leader Dean Skelos and his son were motivated by greed when they pressured...
View ArticleCleanthis Meimaroglou is the New President of the Federation of Hellenic...
ASTORIA – Cleanthis Meimaroglou is the new President of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York, succeeding Petros Galatoulas, who served for four years in the post. The election of...
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PanHellenic Awards Ceremony & Gala Breaks Record with $260,000 in Scholarships
CHICAGO – The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation held its annual Awards Ceremony & Gala at the Hilton Chicago on June 16. The PanHellenic broke a new record this year by awarding 45 talented Greek...
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