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JANUARY 19 PORTSMOUTH, NH Live Greek Music and Dancing at Cafe Nostimo Deliciously Greek, 72 Mirona Road in Portsmouth, on Saturday, Jan. 19, 8-10 PM. Reservations recommended by phone: 603-436-3100....
View ArticleOur Everyday Greek: You Already Know: New and Old, Neo- and Paleo-
ΝEO- MEANS NEW The Greek adjective νέος, -α, -ο is the root of many English words that begin with the prefix neo-. Innumerable companies have incorporated the prefix neo- in their brand names, in order...
View ArticleSenator Gianaris Speaks to TNH about His New Role
NEW YORK – New York State Senator Michael Gianaris took time out of his busy schedule to talk to The National Herald about his role as the new Deputy Majority Leader. He is the highest ranking member...
View ArticleThe Hellenic American Academy Offers over $100K in Need Based Scholarships
DEERFIELD, IL – In August 2018, the Illinois legislature passed the Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program bill, Invest in Kids. This scholarship program awards income based scholarships to students...
View ArticleJohn Varvatos and Greg Williamson Present 3rd Annual Love Rocks NYC
NEW YORK – Iconic fashion designer John Varvatos and New York City real estate broker and God’s Love We Deliver Board of Trustees member Greg Williamson are proud to present the third annual Love Rocks...
View ArticleNew Rochelle AHEPA Donates to St. Michael’s Home
NEW YORK – New Rochelle AHEPA Chapter 405, recently donated a portion of their successful fall Golf Tournament revenues to St. Michael’s Home. The $6300 donation was appreciated and received by His...
View ArticleUnited Greek Americans Celebrate the Holidays
NEW YORK – The United Greek Americans hosted the group’s annual Christmas Party in Times Square last month during a weekend that included a Friday Greek night featuring Giannis Sofillas live at Proper...
View ArticleLoukoumi Make A Difference Foundation Invites Kids to Participate in New Book
NEW YORK – The Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation has made a name for itself inspiring young people to give back to the community. In a news release, Foundation President Nick Katsoris shared the...
View Article11 Greek-American Couples Married 50+ Years Honored in Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, NY – For yet another year, the Staten Island community honored 11 couples who are celebrating more than 50 years of marriage with a modest ceremony, held on Sunday, January 20, at Holy...
View ArticleHistoric Patriarchal Liturgy and Blessing of the Waters in Asia Minor
TRIGLIA, Turkey – Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officiated during the Divine Liturgy held on January 19 at the St. Vasilios church in Triglia of Asia Minor, which belongs to the ecclesiastical...
View ArticleA Greek-American Family and the Toll that Deportation Takes
NEW YORK – The toll that deportation takes on a family was recounted in an article in ThinkProgress on January 21. Greek-American Frances Joseph met her future husband, Llukan Buta, in 2014 in Astoria....
View ArticleGreek Independence Day Parade to Take Place April 14
NEW YORK – The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York announced that the Greek Independence Parade in New York City, celebrating the 198th anniversary of Greek Independence, will take...
View ArticleL Train Service Suspended Due to Water Main Break
NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Transit Authority has suspended L train service between Brooklyn and Manhattan because of a water main break. The MTA says in a series of tweets that a water main break...
View ArticleOlga Loizon, Founder of Olga’s Kitchen, Passed away at 92
DETROIT – Greek-American Olga Loizon, the founder of Olga’s Kitchen, has passed away at age 92. The idea to open the restaurant was born in Greece where Loizon and her three children, ages 12, 14, and...
View ArticleMetropolitan Emmanuel of France Celebrated Theophany on Mt. Athos
MOUNT ATHOS – His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel of France visited Mt. Athos where he officiated at Theophany Services celebrated according to the Julian calendar on Saturday January at the Monastery...
View ArticleGianaris & New Senate Democratic Majority Pass Historic Women’s Health...
ALBANY, NY – Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris along with the Senate Majority on January 22 passed a series of historic proposals that will protect and ensure women’s health rights. Passed...
View ArticleGreek-American Psychotherapists, Trauma Specialists Tell Their Experience...
BOSTON -Two Greek-American psychotherapists from New York who specialize in trauma, Irene Hajisava and Eugenia Karahalias, assembled a group of volunteers and traveled to the island of Lesbos in Greece...
View ArticleAHI 44th Awards Dinner to Take Place March 9
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) announced on January 22, that the 44th Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner will be held on March 9...
View ArticleA Grant by the SNF Enhances the Security of New York Residents
NEW YORK – On Tuesday, January 22nd, the New York Police Department (NYPD) and the New York City Police Foundation, a Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) grantee, presented an innovative new program...
View ArticleGreek Scientist Heads Study on Osteoarthritis, Opens Up Road for New Drugs
MUNICH, Germany – Greek, British and other researchers – led by a Greek scientist of the diaspora – discovered 52 new genes and biological mechanisms associated with osteoarthritis. The discovery opens...
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