Bartholomew Sends Exarchy to Ukraine; Moscow Responds with Threats
CONSTANTINOPLE – Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew sent a two-member Exarchy to Ukraine to pave the way and do all the necessary proceedings for the granting of Autocephaly status to that country’s...
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“It Looked Like Armageddon:” Deadly Gas Blasts Destroy Homes
LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — A series of gas explosions an official described as “Armageddon” killed a teenager, injured at least 10 other people and ignited fires in at least 39 homes in three communities...
View ArticleThe Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Video)
(This was first posted on the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s website) Introduction The Feast of the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross is celebrated each year on...
View ArticleGreek-American Dimon, President Trump Fight Over Who is Smarter
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s top elected leader and its most powerful banker are fighting over who is smarter. Really. President Donald Trump early Thursday scoffed at JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie...
View ArticleInternational Orthodox Christian Charities Preparing Response to Hurricane...
BALTIMORE, MD – International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) has set in motion emergency-response protocols as the U.S. East Coast braces for a direct hit by Hurricane Florence. Hurricane Florence...
View ArticleAndrew Gounardes Wins District 22 Democratic Primary
BROOKLYN, NY — Greek American Andrew Gounardes, Democratic candidate for State Senate in District 22, won Democratic Primary against Ross Barkan (8,572/58 percent – 6,235/42 percent). Gounardes issued...
View ArticleDimitrios Pagourtzis’ Parents Dispute Neglect Allegations
SANTA FE, Texas (AP) — The attorney for the parents of a teen accused in a Texas school shooting that left 10 people dead and 13 wounded is disputing allegations that they were negligent, saying they...
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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St. Barbara’s Thriving Parish Enjoys Annual Festival (Video & Photos)
ORANGE, CT – Arriving at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Barbara in Orange, CT, whose Greek festival was held September 1-4, familiar Greek melodies echoed through our ears. It was a magical scene:...
View ArticleOur Everyday Greek: Survival Guide for Greece Travelers: Names of Places in...
Let’s read the names of the cities on the road signs and say them correct. We provide a complete pronunciation guide with relevant examples. Each vowel possesses only one sound, but different vowels...
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Elevation of the Holy Cross Celebrated in Whitestone and Brooklyn (Videos)
NEW YORK – Across the globe, the faithful celebrated the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross on September 14. The vespers service began the celebration the night before on September 13 at Holy...
View ArticleObituaries in Greek-American Community
CHINONIS, JOHN FENTON, MI (from the Flint Journal, published on Sept. 2) – John Dennis Chinonis, age 82, died Friday, August 31, 2018. Funeral service will be held 11AM Thursday, September 6, 2018 at...
View ArticleHellenic Lawyers Association Accepting Scholarship Applications
On Friday, November 2, 2018 the Hellenic Lawyers Association (HLA) will be hosting it’s 30th Annual Dinner Gala. Reservations and ticket sales will open in the coming weeks. “At the gala, we will be...
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Constantinides and Community Groups Attend Street Cleaning Event (Vid & Pics)
ASTORIA – Under bright blue skies, members of the community gathered to help clean up Astoria on September 16.The event, organized by the Old Astoria Neighborhood Association (OANA) and the Family...
View ArticleAnniversary Story by Harry Mark Petrakis
This year, on September 30, 2018, my wife, Diana, and I will have been married 73 years. We are restricted in celebrating anniversaries now. Airports have become as difficult to cross as battlefields....
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HABA Discussion on the U.S. & World Economic Outlook with Mickey Levy
NEW YORK – The Hellenic American Association of Professionals in Finance (HABA) held a fascinating discussion entitled The U.S. & World Economic Outlook and How to Think about Your Money in 2019...
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Fitchburg “All Greek” for Holy Trinity Festival (Photos)
FITCHBURG, MA – The Holy Trinity parish of Fitchburg, MA held its annual festival September 14 and 15. Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the warm summery weather, authentic Greek food, and live Greek music....
View ArticleGreek-Canadian Actress Marie Avgeropoulos Pleads Not Guilty to Beating Up...
LOS ANGELES – Greek-Canadian actress Marie Avgeropoulos plead not guilty on September 17 to a domestic violence charge for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend, CBS Los Angeles reported. Best known for...
View ArticleGreek Researchers Find Tool that Accurately Identifies Cancer Type, Genetic...
NEW YORK (PRNewswire) – A new computer program can analyze images of patients’ lung tumors, specify cancer types, and even identify altered genes driving abnormal cell growth, a new study shows. Led by...
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NYU Plants Roots in Greece with Athens Center
ATHENS – In a handsome three-story building in Athens’ Kolonaki district, NYU has planted roots, and on September 17 its Hellenic home away from home was celebrated in a ribbon cutting ceremony with...
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