Astrinaki on Model Communities of Refugee Integration: Chronicle of a...
NEW YORK – Eleftheria Astrinaki, filmmaker and Visiting Assistant Professor at New York University, College of Arts and Science, A.S. Onassis Program in Hellenic Studies, originally from Heraklion in...
View ArticleArchbishop Demetrios Travels to Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople
BOSTON – According to an official News Release issued by the Archdiocese on Wednesday, May 1, Archbishop Demetrios of America is scheduled to travel to the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople on...
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New York Post on St. Nicholas and Statements by John Catsimatidis
NEW YORK – The New York Post, in an article dated April 27, 2019 written by Melissa Klein, addressed issue of the unfinished nave of St. Nicholas at Ground Zero and stated that New York Governor Andrew...
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Facebook Bans Yiannopoulos, “Dangerous Individuals” Cited for Hate Speech
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After years of pressure to crack down on hate and bigotry, Facebook has banned Louis Farrakhan, Alex Jones and other extremists, saying they violated its ban on “dangerous...
View ArticleInterim Deans of HCHC Send a Letter Attempting to Pacify Students
BOSTON – Interim Deans of Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Dr. Bruce Beck and Rev. Thomas FitzGerald, respectively, sent a joint letter dated April 24, 2019 to all...
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Landlord Katina Gatchis Who Refused to Rent to Muslim Men Settles Lawsuit
DENVER (AP) — A Denver landlord who was recorded telling her tenant to find an “American person … good like you and me” to sublease her property instead of a Muslim father and son seeking to open their...
View ArticleGianaris Calls for More Poll Sites to Meet Demand for Early Voting
LONG ISLAND CITY – Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris called on the New York City Board of Elections (BOE) on May 3 to create more poll sites for voters in Queens. The borough, with the second...
View ArticleJohn Catsimatidis Speaks Exclusively to TNH about St. Nicholas, Archbishop
NEW YORK – In an exclusive interview to The National Herald, John Catsimatidis, one of the most prominent global businessmen, as well as a widely-known and respected Greek-American, spoke about...
View ArticleSweet Habit: Coffee in Astoria by Two Greeks who Emigrated 10 Years Ago (Video)
ASTORIA – A new coffee house that focuses on small pastries and traditional coffee opened in Astoria the first week of March. Sweet Habit is located at 45-11 Broadway. The new spot specializes in all...
View ArticleComposer Georgiades Up for Best Video Game Score Award
Composer Mike Georgiades has been nominated for his role in helping produce the score for the Greek-inspired video game Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, which is up for the Ivor Novello Award, the Ivor...
View ArticleOur Everyday Greek: The Greek Word for the Summer is Already Familiar to You...
This month’s unit is about the summertime Greek Vocabulary you already know from English. Καλοκαίρι is the Greek word for the summer. You probably don’t realize it but you already know the Greek...
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A Salon with Author Amanda Michalopoulou in New York
NEW YORK – The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany David Gill along with Consul General of Greece in New York Konstantinos Koutras hosted a Salon with author Amanda Michalopoulou on May 2...
View ArticleGoing on in Our Community
MAY 3-11 NEW YORK – The Hellenic Film Society USA presents the New York Greek Film Expo May 3-11at the Directors Guild Theater 110 West 57th Street in Manhattan, the Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01...
View Article12-Month Internships for Greek Nationals at MoMA: Apply Now
As part of its broader support to students, young professionals, and early-career academics through fellowships, internships, and professional development programming, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation...
View ArticleGreek Heritage Parade Took Place in Chicago (Vid)
CHICAGO – A sea of blue and white took over some Chicago streets Sunday for the Greek Hellenic Heritage Parade, NBC Chicago reports. Hundreds of schools, fraternities, churches, all types of groups...
View ArticleHis Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane Announces Intent to Retire
NEW YORK – A day before His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America resigned, His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane submitted a letter announcing his intent to begin his retirement process. His Grace...
View ArticleBlueprint Greece’s Parent Aussie NGO Wins Financial Times Award
Fifteen months after the noted Australian NGO Blueprint for Free Speech set up Blueprint Greece to fight corruption, money laundering and fraud, the Melbourne-based group helped pass wider protection...
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Archbishop Demetrios of America Resigns
CONSTANTINOPLE – Archbishop Demetrios of America submitted his resignation in writing to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Saturday, May 4, 2019 according to an official Communique of the Ecumenical...
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Chicago Pre-Parade Gala Honors Hellenes, Hellenism
CHICAGO – The Enosis Federation of Hellenic American Organizations of Illinois honored Hellenic heritage, the history of Hellenism in Asia Minor, and distinguished guests at its annual gala on...
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St. George Church in Media, PA, Celebrates 75th Anniversary (Pics)
MEDIA, PA – The community of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Media, Pennsylvania, originally from Chester, celebrated its 75th anniversary with a weekend of festivities. The celebrations started...
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