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Astoria Officials, Residents Denounce Big Amtrak Rent Hike
NEW YORK— Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, along with New York State Assemblymember Aravella Simotas (D-Astoria), and New York City Council Member Costa...
View ArticlePortelos Plans to Appeal
On August 23, jurors in Brooklyn Federal Court ruled against Greek-American teacher Francesco Portelos from Staten Island in his lawsuit for violation of labor and human rights, and workplace bullying....
View ArticleNick Mamatas Delivers a Mystery with Horror and Wit
If for whatever reason you happen to be a reader who has somehow managed to never have read anything by horror writer H.P. Lovecraft, you may be puzzled by the increasing interest in the author and...
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Papatzanaki Featured in Gallery d’Arte Group Exhibition
NEW YORK— Gallery d’Arte in New York City presents the group exhibition Boundaries from August 25- September 6. The opening reception was held on Thursday August 25 from 6-8 PM. The exhibition features...
View ArticleGreek Orthodox Religious Freedom Move Gains Indiana Momentum
CHICAGO, IL- The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago under the leadership of Metropolitan Iakovos and the Metropolis of Detroit under the leadership of Metropolitan Nicholas, together with Order of...
View ArticleGreek Church of the Assumption in Utah Celebrates Centennial
PRICE, Utah – The men arrived first, seeking work in Carbon County’s coal mines. Their wives soon followed, setting up homes and traditions from the old country, spending time chatting in their native...
View ArticleMonessen Mayor Lou Mavrakis in National Media Spotlight
MONESSEN, PA – On July 3, millions of Americans who tune in each Sunday morning to watch This Week on ABC, hosted by George Stephanopoulos, watched alternate host Martha Raddatz visit the beleaguered...
View ArticleFuture of Time Capsule and Penteli Marble Monument Remains Uncertain
BLUEFIELD, WV- In 1976, patriotic Americans celebrating the bicentennial in Bluefield, WV buried a time capsule to be opened in one hundred years for the tri-centennial of the United States. The effort...
View ArticleTed Giannoulas – 42 Years as the San Diego Chicken
SAN DIEGO, CA – The San Diego Chicken is an iconic mascot, a beloved fixture at Padres’ baseball games since the 1970’s, and only one man has ever donned the famous brightly colored chicken costume-...
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Mourning Passing of Alice Rigas, Dean of Columbia University Law School
NEW YORK – The news of the premature death of Alice Rigas on August 13 caused grief and emotion to the students and faculty of Columbia University, where she was Asst. Dean & Dean of Registration...
View ArticleDora Komninos Grateful to Supporters for Landslide Win as Pinellas Co. Judge
TAMPA, FL – On August 29, Dora Komninos won her election for Judge in Pinellas County, FL, in a landslide victory over Curtis Korsko. Komninos won overwhelmingly, capturing 71% of the vote to Korsko’s...
View ArticleIn Greece, Dukakis Takes Shots at Trump, Obama, Austerity – and Himself
ATHENS – Former U.S. Presidential candidate Michael Dukakis told a business economic forum on Sept. 1 that creditor-demanded austerity isn’t working for Greece and that the United States should push...
View ArticleThe problems of the widow of a Greek shipping heir
The widow of a Greek shipping heir, the New York Post is reporting, is driving a wedge between herself and one of her four children by allegedly trying to sell Matisse drawings and other expensive...
View ArticleGoFundMe Campaign for Greek Boy Fighting Leukemia
Konstantinos Tsimpos should be doing what all young boys his age are doing, playing with his friends, and getting ready for the new school year, but unfortunately, Kostaki is fighting for his life. The...
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Educator Stella Kokolis Presents Her Books on Andros
In a packed room at the Gavrio Elementary School in Andros, Stella Kokolis presented her new book My Journey and the poetry collection Mist of Memory. With roots in Andros, Kokolis, the President of...
View ArticleFive Prominent American Hellenes Featured on Greek Postage Stamps
ATHENS – John Catsimatidis, Dr. Peter Diamandis, Costa-Gavras, George Stephanopoulos, and Rita Wilson were honored with their likeness depicted on a Greek postage stamp. The presentation of the...
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Greek Festivals this Weekend in Ohio and Massachusetts
Labor Day weekend may signify the unofficial end of summer, but the Greek festival season continues with events in Ohio and Massachusetts. Be sure to enjoy the food, music, and fun this weekend,...
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Jon Kostakopoulos Running for 76th Assembly District
NEW YORK— Jon Kostakopoulos kicked off his campaign on Sept. 8 at an event held at the Republican Metropolitan Club on East 83rd Street. A lifelong resident of the Upper East Side, Kostakopoulos calls...
View ArticleCriss Angel Benefit Show to Fight Pediatric Cancer
LAS VEGAS— On September 12, magician and entertainer Criss Angel will present an incredible, star-studded benefit to fight pediatric cancer. The HELP Heal Every Life Possible event will feature...
View ArticleStefanos Tsitsipas Ranked #1 at the US Open
FLUSHING— The gates of the US Open were open to the public for Community Day on September 8. Among the young players on the courts, Stefanos Tsitsipas is one to watch. The #1 ranked junior played his...
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