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Maloney, Elected Officials, UFOA & UFA Rally to Reinstate LIC’s Engine...
LONG ISLAND CITY – In spite of the bitter cold, on December 19, concerned citizens gathered along with Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY-12), Jake Lemonda of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association...
View ArticleDetroit-Born Greek-American John Varvatos Shares His Story in WSJ
NEW YORK – Famed Greek-American designer John Varvatos is known for his rock-inspired fashions for men. In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), he spoke about growing up in a suburb...
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Prof. Leontis is the New C. P. Cavafy Prof. of Mod. Greek Studies &...
ANN ARBOR, MI – Professor of Modern Greek and Chair of the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan, Artemis S. Leontis has now been appointed as the C. P. Cavafy Professor of...
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Hellenic Lawyers Assoc. & Hellenic Medical Society Hold First Joint Christmas...
NEW YORK – The Hellenic Lawyers Association (HLA) and the Hellenic Medical Society of New York (HMSNY) held their first joint Christmas party on December 18. Entitled “Christmas Cheer” the celebration...
View ArticleErnie Anastos Reflects on 40 Years in New York Broadcasting
NEW YORK – Greek-American TV news anchor Ernie Anastos celebrated 40 years in broadcasting in New York City this year. Having won many Emmy Awards throughout his impressive career, the New...
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Manhole Fire Shuts Popular Times Square Eatery; No Injuries (Vid)
NEW YORK (AP) — A manhole fire near Times Square sent smoke billowing and forced a popular restaurant to close for at least a day. The Fire Department says no injuries were reported from the...
View ArticleAP: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Sues Princeton over Allegedly Stolen...
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — The leader of the Eastern Orthodox churches is suing Princeton University for the return of four historic manuscripts allegedly stolen from a Greek monastery during World War I....
View ArticleInternational Orthodox Christian Charities Releases Holiday Gift Catalog
BALTIMORE, MD – In time for the busiest giving season of the year, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) has released its gift catalog, offering gift-givers ways to share with loved ones...
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Orthodox Believers Rally to Protest Ukraine Parliament Vote
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Over 1,000 believers of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church rallied outside the country’s parliament Thursday to protest its demand that their church’s name is changed to reflect its...
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A. Fantis Parochial School’s Christmas Celebration (Pics)
BROOKLYN – With songs, carols, dancing and theatrical performances, the A. Fantis Parochial School of Sts. Constantine and Helen in Brooklyn Christmas celebration took place on December 20. The school...
View ArticleIndiana Candy Shop Founded by Greek Immigrant Celebrating Centennial
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – When a Greek expatriate opened a handmade sweets shop in Martinsville, Morgan County, at the end of the second decade of the 20th century, he himself would not have imagined that at...
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Annunciation Church Hosts 13th Annual Stewardship and Mistletoe Galas (Photos)
NEW YORK – Over 620 members of the Greek-American community gathered for a night of holiday cheer at the Harvard Club of New York City in support of Manhattan’s historic Annunciation Greek Orthodox...
View ArticleSimotas to Introduce Six Bills Fighting Sexual Harassment
NEW YORK – New York State Assemblymember Aravella Simotas is fighting sexual harassment with six bills that will enhance the ability of targets of harassment to seek justice and recompense and to speak...
View ArticlePutin Says Patriarch Bartholomew Wants to Make Profit from Ukrainian Church...
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople’s attitude toward the church schism in Ukraine is connected to his desire to subdue the Ukrainian church and then start profiting from it, Russian...
View ArticleGov. Cuomo Signs into Law Simotas’ Bill of Rights for Sexual Assault Survivors
NEW YORK – On December 21, New York State Assemblymember Aravella Simotas thanked Governor Andrew Cuomo for signing into law the bill she sponsored increasing protections and rights for sexual assault...
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AGAPW and ALLILONnet Christmas Party at Coco-Mat in Soho (Vid)
NEW YORK – The Association of Greek-American Professional Women (AGAPW) and ALLILONnet held their annual Christmas party on December 19 at Coco-Mat in Soho. The evening included traditional Greek...
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AVRF President Stella Pavlides Met with Rep. Gus Bilirakis
TARPON SPRINGS, FL – On December 18, American Vitiligo Research Foundation (AVRF) Founder and President Stella Pavlides met with U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis of Florida and presented him with the...
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Christmas Celebration at Saint Demetrios in Astoria (Vid & Pics)
ASTORIA – In the midst of the Christmas celebration at St. Demetrios in Astoria on December 20, the school’s tremendous prospects for further development through the $25 million donation from the...
View ArticleIsraeli Pres. Rivlin & PM Netanyahu Prevent Return of the Church Lands Bill
JERUSALEM – After mounting pressure from political and religious leaders in Israel and around the world, President Rivlin and Prime Minister Netanyahu intervened to ensure the withdrawal of the...
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The Church of Ukraine Becomes Autocephalous, Elects its New Plelate
BOSTON – A Unification Synod convened in Kiev Ukraine on Saturday December 15, 2018, presided by Metropolitan Emmanuel of France representing Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, successfully instituted...
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