US DA’s Office Indicts Galanis Family Members for Multiple Wall Street Scams
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has announced the following: Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney (So. District – NY) and Philip R. Bartlett, Inspector-in-Charge...
View ArticleEU’s Future Must Always Contain Greece, Ex-Ambassador Nick Burns Tells TNH
Translated from the Original Greek BOSTON, MA – Former U.S. Ambassador to Greece Nicholas Burns, on the eve of the Sept. 20 elections, spoke with The National Herald but declined to predict a winner...
View ArticleVournas, Machani Tie the Knot
NEW YORK – A wedding in a rustic setting is a charming change of pace for most Americans, but for the children of immigrants, it is a touching but powerful reminder of their roots – and the...
View ArticleArchbishop Demetrios Shares His 9/11 Memories
One of the people who lived very close to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 was the leader of our Greek Orthodox Church in America, Archbishop Demetrios. In the ensuing days, weeks, months…...
View ArticleWolfe Bridges City Hall with Albany
NEW YORK – Greek-American Emma Wolfe, the 36-year-old Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has become the de facto conduit, bridging the communication gap...
View ArticleDr. Antoine Harovas Passes at 82
The Harovas family is deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Dr. Antoine C Harovas, beloved husband of Euterpe Harovas, devoted father of Anna and Michael Xylas, Lea and John Bendo, and Stephanie...
View ArticleGeorge Giannaris: Lost Greek Bridge Between Worlds
It will take much time and effort to truly comprehend, let alone fully assess, the recent loss of George Giannaris to Modern Greek Studies. Professor Giannaris’ death on June 28th, due to...
View ArticleHellenic Happenings from Coast-to-Coast
From Chris Maragos of the Philadelphia Eagles to a Columbus, Ohio Greek Church festival, The National Herald brings more community stories. PHILADELPHIA, PA – CHRIS MARAGOS, a member of the SUPER BOWL...
View ArticleGreek Co. in Martha’s US-Made Contest
SOUTHAMPTON, NY – In America, where they are an integral part of life, elections have a physical aspect – people vote with their hands on election day, with their feet by choosing to attend this event...
View ArticleBarbara Aliprantis Tells Stories
NEW YORK – Barbara Aliprantis is a professional storyteller. She talks about her life – especially her experience as s immigrant, and shares wisdom gained through education, which included listening...
View ArticleAngelos Angelou on Greece: Less Politics, More Business Key
AUSTIN, TX – Angelos Angelou, Founder, CEO, and Chief Strategist of Angelou Economics, an Austin-based company specializing in economic development, has advice for Greece’s leaders about how to fix...
View ArticleA Mojada Medea Opens at the Getty
GREEKS AROUND THE US By Vasilis Papoutsis LOS ANGELES, CA – The new theatrical outdoor production at the Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman Theater at the Getty Villa is an adaptation of the classic...
View ArticleGianaris Wants N.Y. Bail Abolished
NEW YORK – New York State Sen, Michael Gianaris wants to replace the bail system with a program that would let defendants free on certain terms or remanded to jail. The system has been criticized as...
View ArticleKyrenia Opera Chorus and Children Chorus to Perform at Autism Symposium
The 1st International Symposium for children titled “Autism: Actions not words” will be held on October 19 at 7 PM at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center, in New York. The keynote speaker will be Ed...
View ArticleAlexis Tsipras Surprise Speaker at THI Gala
NEW YORK – Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras was the surprise speaker at the third charitable fundraising gala of the Hellenic Initiative (THI), founded by diaspora Greeks with the triple mission...
View ArticleNew Corona Church Turmoil Brewing
CORONA, N.Y. – The Transfiguration parish in Corona finds itself in turmoil yet again, resulting in the resignation of Parish Council President Penny Viennas, a New York City police officer. Viennas...
View ArticleRegeneron’s George Yankopoulos: Scientist, Humanitarian, Father
NEW YORK – George Yankopoulos, born and raised in Western Queens and proud of his Greek roots, is one of the world’s leading biomedical scientists. The company he co-founded with Leonard S....
View ArticleWhat the Greeks of Mexico Think of Donald Trump
By Georgia Boutsianis and Constantinos E. Scaros MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – The term “Greek-Americans” most readily conjures thoughts of Hellenes living in the United States, although it certainly includes...
View ArticleRev. Passias, Embroiled in Sex Scandal, Totally Suspended by the Archdiocese
NEW YORK – Rev. George Passias, 68, presiding priest at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in the Upper Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City, is embroiled in a sex scandal with...
View ArticleOnassis Center Delights with Triple Echo
NEW YORK – On the evening of October 8 almost 500 of the closest friends of the Onassis Cultural Center NY were welcomed back to its expanded and renovated home by Onassis Foundation (USA) President...
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