Onassis Foundation: Support of €5 Million for the Families who Suffered in...
The Onassis Foundation supports the victims of the catastrophic wildfires. In moments like these, there is not much to say, only much to do. Faced with the pressing need to bring relief to the people...
View ArticleSteven Pagartanis Indicted in Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
According to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, a nine-count indictment was unsealed Wednesday, July 25, in federal court in Central Islip, charging Steven Pagartanis, a...
View ArticleRep. Maloney Speaks on House Floor about Greece and U.S.-Cyprus Relationship
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), co-chair and co-founder of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus, spoke on the House floor on July 25 during a Special Order organized by Rep. Gus...
View ArticleAHIF Foreign Policy Trip to Greece and Cyprus is “Life-Changing” for Students...
WASHINGTON, DC – Alexis Tsapralis and Alexander Velis, two students who participated in the 10th annual American Hellenic Institute Foundation’s Foreign Policy Trip to Greece and Cyprus, were...
View ArticleArete “Arlene” Koutras Joins Windels Marx Firm, Talks to TNH
NEW YORK – Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP announced the arrival of experienced real estate lawyer Arete “Arlene” Koutras as Special Counsel and resident in the New York, NY office. Koutras...
View ArticleFederation of Hellenic Societies Open Meeting on Raising Funds for Greece...
ASTORIA – The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York announced on July 24 an open meeting on raising funds for Greece which will be held on Friday, July 27 at the Stathakion Center 22-51...
View ArticleAris Anagnos, WWII Vet, Real Estate Developer, Philanthropist, Passed Away
LOS ANGELES, CA – Aris Anagnos, a successful real estate developer, philanthropist, and political activist, has passed away at the age of 95. Born in Athens in 1923, he served in the Greek Army with...
View ArticleObituaries in Greek-American Community
MOURATIDIS, GEORGE TOLEDO, OH (from the Toledo Blade, published on Jul. 19) – George H. Mouratidis, 83, passed away on July 17, 2018 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Toledo. He was born on March 15, 1935 in...
View ArticleGoing on in Our Community
THRU OCTOBER 2 ASTORIA – Greek Nights at Athens Square Park, 30th Avenue and 30th Street in Astoria, presents live music every Tuesday at 7:15 PM, July 10-October 2. Thirteen musical events are...
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Laiik Sandals Latest Pop Up in Georgetown July 27-September 7
WASHINGTON, DC – Laiik, the new, accessible luxury sandal brand redefining the classic Hellenic sandal for a new generation of conscientious women will be available at its very own Georgetown Pop Up at...
View ArticleMaloney Praises NDAA Provision Holding Turkey Accountable for Its Aggressions
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), co-chair and co-founder of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus, released the following statement after the House passed the National Defense...
View ArticleRobert Crumb Sentenced for Murdering His Wife, Maria Kontonis
NEW YORK – Robert Crumb, age 46, was sentenced on July 23 to 47 years to life for fatally stabbing his wife Maria Kontonis-Crumb, age 41, at their suburban Bethpage, Long Island home in 2016. The...
View ArticleGreek-American William McFarland Pleads Guilty in Manhattan Federal Court
NEW YORK – Greek-American William (Billy) McFarland plead guilty on July 26 in Manhattan Federal Court to engaging in a fraudulent ticket scam, committing bank fraud, and making false statements to a...
View ArticleOur Everyday Greek: Survival Guide for Greece Travelers – Meat Lovers
If you are a meat lover the best dish you can enjoy in the Greek countryside and on the islands is local lambkin or goat. Souvlaki is either served as one big portion with French fries and rice or as...
View ArticleMetropolitan Nicholas of Detroit Discusses Congress, Archbishop, HCHC, etc.
DETROIT, MI – Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit in an interview with The National Herald spoke about the recent Clergy Laity Congress in Boston, the budget which was voted again “unbalanced,” the...
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AHEPA Honors Dr. Spireas, Vasiliou, Rigos, Dandolos – Elects New SP, Officers...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The AHEPA 96th Annual Supreme Convention convened July 22-27 at Harrah’s Atlantic City, NJ Hotel & Casino and included sessions on the organization’s philanthropic efforts and...
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Federation of Hellenic Societies NY Holds Meeting on Fire Relief Effort
ASTORIA – The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York held an open meeting of all its member organizations and the community to coordinate the relief effort for the fire victims of Attica...
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Feast Day of St. Irene Chrysovalantou Celebrated in Astoria (Vid & Pics)
ASTORIA – The faithful gathered once again for the feast day of St. Irene Chrysovalantou on July 28 which included the procession of the miraculous icon, and the festival which began on July 26 in...
View ArticleSNF Grants €25 Million to Support the Hellenic Fire Department
Following the recent announcement issued by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) to express its great sadness for the tragic losses suffered by so many families and individuals in the recent...
View ArticleAHI Congressional Briefing for 44th Anniversary of Illegal Turkish Invasion...
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) marked the 44th anniversary of Turkey’s illegal invasion of the Republic of Cyprus by hosting a congressional briefing to discuss the current...
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