Simotas Seeks State Budget Support for Program to Help Seniors Stay in Their...
NEW YORK – Assemblymember Aravella Simotas is advocating that $100,000 be included in this year’s State budget to help support the Home Sharing and the Respite Care Programs of the New York Foundation...
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The Community Honors the Memory of the Late Nikos Mouyiaris (Vid)
NEW YORK – A tribute celebrating the life of businessman and philanthropist Nikos Mouyiaris, was held on March 1 at Terrace on the Park in Queens, amid a climate of emotion, gratitude, and optimism, in...
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Inauguration of Nisyros Photo Exhibition at Consulate General of Greece in NY...
NEW YORK – The Consulate General of Greece in New York with the Nisyrian Society and Fairfield University, presented the opening of The Island of Nisyros: A Photographic Essay on February 28. Nisyros...
View ArticlePhiloptochos and AHEPA New Rochelle Host Book Presentation
NEW ROCHELLE, NY – On Sunday, March 3, following services at Holy Trinity Church in New Rochelle, the Ladies Philoptochos Society and the James Plevritis – Joseph C. Keane AHEPA Chapter hosted a...
View ArticleGreek-American Celebrity Chef Cat Cora Storms out of Chicago’s Alinea
CHICAGO – Greek-American celebrity chef and TV host Cat Cora, the first woman to win the title of Iron Chef, on March 2, stormed out of Alinea, the top rated three-star Michelin restaurant, co-owned by...
View ArticleJohn Savides, Designer of Meteorological Satellites, Was 90
PALO ALTO, CA – John Savides passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 1, in Palo Alto at the age of 90. His spirit held strong until his final breath. Savides was born in New York City on January...
View Article$100,000 Donation for Theological Academy of Toronto
BOSTON -The late Greek-Canadian Kleoniki Georgouli bequeathed in her will the sum of $100,000 for the Theological Academy of the Metropolis of Toronto and All Canada. The Theological Academy was...
View ArticleCyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Honor ExxonMobil on May 3
NEW YORK – The Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce will honor ExxonMobil with the 2019 Distinguished Merit Award at its Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, May 3. Bestowed annually, the Award honors...
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Agia Sophia Academy in Portland Oregon Thrives
BOSTON – In Portland Oregon there is a hidden treasure, the Agia Sophia Academy, a unique Pan-Orthodox School built on the values of the Orthodox faith in which Greek and Latin is taught. It is housed...
View ArticleFairfield Dolan Lecture Series Presents Four-Star Admiral James Stavridis
FAIRFIELD, CT – The Fairfield Dolan Lecture Series presents four-star Admiral James Stavridis speaking about “21st Century Leadership: Challenges and Opportunities” on Monday, April 1, 7 PM, at...
View ArticleNicole Malliotakis Running for Congress, Fundraiser on March 21
NEW YORK – New York State Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis is running for the United States House of Representatives in New York’s 11th Congressional District which encompasses all of Staten Island...
View ArticleDr. Peter Scamagas, Archon Aktouarios, Dies at 92
FRESNO, CA – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco announced the passing of Dr. Peter Scamagas, Archon Aktouarios of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57...
View ArticleAnargyros Sakellaris of Milton, Mass Dies at 70
BOSTON- Anargyros Sakellaris of Milton, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at his home in the presence of his wife and children on Thursday evening, February 28. He was 70 years old. Anargyros was...
View ArticleSen. Gianaris’ Annual Earth Day Poster Contest Promotes Environmental Awareness
ASTORIA – Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris announced on March 5 his annual celebration of Earth Day. Senator Gianaris invites area students to submit entries to his poster contest, raising...
View ArticleProf. Nicholas Economides on Federal Reserve’s Pause on Rate Hikes
NEW YORK – The Federal Reserve continues its pause on rate hikes so far this year which is viewed favorably by the stock market, according to Nicholas Economides, Professor of Economics at New York...
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The Hellenic Dancers of NJ Taverna Night on April 7
HOLMDEL, NJ – The Hellenic Dancers of NJ (HDNJ) holds its 2019 Taverna Night performance on Sunday, April 7, 3 PM at Holmdel High School, 36 Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel. The two-part stage...
View ArticleBasile Comedy Night in Florida Benefits Pediatric Patients
TAMPA, FL – The Greek Children’s fund of Florida presented Basile Comedy Night on March 3 at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa in Florida. The event benefited pediatric patients of the John’s Hopkins...
View ArticleNia Vardalos Stars in New Theatrical Production, “Tiny Beautiful Things”
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – Oscar nominee Nia Vardalos will reprise the role of “Sugar” in the play “Tiny Beautiful Things, a production of the California State Theatre, “Pasadena Playhouse”. Vardalos will...
View ArticleGreek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem among Foreign Leaders Giving Trump...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign leaders showered President Donald Trump and his family with more than $140,000 in gifts during their first year in the White House, with China and Saudi Arabia among the most...
View ArticleHouston Area Greek Spot On Yelp’s Top 100 Best
You’d think of Michelin 5-Star places when it comes to the best places to eat, but Pappa Gyros in Katy, Texas, in the Houston area, was ranked 12th in the Top 100 eateries in the United States by users...
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