Senate Passes Gianaris’ Bill Reforming NY’s Public Service Commission
ALBANY, NY – Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris announced on May 21 that the Senate passed his legislation creating a blue ribbon panel to recommend nominees to the New York State Public Service...
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The 77th Commencement of HCHC Features Message of Archbishop Elpidophoros and...
BOSTON – The 77th Commencement of Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology began with a paternal message from the newly elected Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Saturday...
View ArticleArchon Depoutatos Harold A. Peponis Passed Away
Regional Commander Harold A. Peponis, Archon Depoutatos, died on May 12, 2019. “On behalf of the Order of Saint Andrew, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate we express our deep sympathy to his entire...
View ArticleMemory Eternal Fr. Evangelos C. Georgiadis
PAWTUCKET, RI – Fr. Evangelos C. Georgiadis, husband of Presbytera Anastasia (Toulopoulos) of Rumford, RI, died at 89 Sunday. Born September 9, 1930, son of the late Christodoulos and Anezina (Salamis)...
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Greek Chef Koulousias Worked on the Royal Wedding, Talks to TNH
NEW YORK – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrated their first anniversary on May 19. Greek chef Nikolaos Koulousias was among the team of chefs who prepared the wedding reception foods for Prince...
View ArticleCamp World CEO Marcus Lemonis Refuses to Take down American Flag
NEW YORK – Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis refuses to take down the American flag flying over his store in Statesville, NC, according to a report on Fox Business which noted that the Greek-American...
View ArticleSNF’s Support Dramatically Enhances Rockefeller U’s Research Facilities (Vid)
NEW YORK – On Friday, May 17, The Rockefeller University in New York City dedicated its new Stavros Niarchos Foundation–David Rockefeller River Campus, the culmination of a five-year period of...
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Anthony Kyriakakis Wins Primary Election for Judge in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Greek-American Anthony Kyriakakis is running for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia, and won in the primary election on May 21. Following the polls closing that...
View ArticleDeputy FM Quick in Pretoria, South Africa
Deputy Foreign Minister Terens Quick is visiting Pretoria, South Africa, on Saturday to represent Greece in the events for the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected President of the Republic of...
View ArticleDear Stavroula: The Problems of a Prospective Stepmom
Dear Stavroula, For a year-and-a-half I have been in a relationship with a 45-year-old man who has a fourteen-year-old daughter. He and his ex-wife split up five years ago on her initiative (she had an...
View ArticleSimotas and Advocates Demand Better Protections vs. Harassment & Discrimination
ALBANY, NY – Assemblymember Aravella Simotas and advocates from across the state gathered at the capitol on May 22 to call upon the legislature to expand protections against harassment and...
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Greek-based AG Design Agency Wins Two Prestigious American Design Awards
ATHENS – AG Design Agency, a full-service brand design agency based in Athens, Greece has been awarded at this year’s 98th Annual Art Directors Club (ADC) Awards in New York on May 6 and the Dieline...
View ArticleGianaris Legislation Gives Workers Flexible Schedules
ALBANY, NY – Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris announced on May 22 the Senate passed his legislation (S.3665) to allow employees to request flexible work schedules. “New York State must do more to...
View ArticleGoing on in Our Community
MAY 30- JUNE 2 HEMPSTEAD, NY – The Cathedral of St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 110 Cathedral Avenue in Hempstead, holds its annual Greek Festival May 30-June 2. Enjoy Greek foods and delicacies,...
View ArticleObituaries in Greek-American Community
BLAIR, ANNE CHRISTON VENICE, FL (from the Herald Tribune, published on May 7) – Anne Christon Blair July 24, 1926 – May 1, 2019. Anne Christon Blair – dedicated mother, beloved wife, faithful friend...
View ArticleArrival and Enthronement of Archbishop Elpidophoros
NEW YORK – Metropolitan Methodios of Boston, the Archiepiscopal Vicar, announced that the enthronement ceremony for His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will take place at the Holy Trinity...
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Greek President Pavlopoulos Meets Archbishop of America, Elpidophoros (Photos)
ATHENS – President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos received Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the Presidential Mansion on Tuesday and congratulated him on his election as Archbishop...
View ArticleAHEPA District 10 Educational Foundation Presents Scholarship Awards
NEW YORK – The AHEPA District 10 Convention Banquet, The Educational Foundation presented on May 18 scholarship awards of $1,000 to $5,000 to 51 high school and college students for a total of $80,100,...
View ArticleChurches Strike Deal to Restore the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — The three churches in charge of Jerusalem’s holiest Christian site say they have reached an agreement to begin a multi-million dollar renovation of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher....
View ArticleArchbishop Elpidophoros of America Speaks to Greek Newspaper Kathimerini
ATHENS – The newly and unanimously elected Archbishop Elpidophoros of America granted an interview to the leading Athens newspaper Kathimerini. He touched on a number of issues regarding the...
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