Athanasia Landis’ Odyssey from Thessaloniki to Mayor of Fredonia, N.Y.
Athanasia Landis knew about politics at an early age during her youth in Greece, a Thessaloniki native whose parents talked it in the house. And in November, 2015, after 186 years, the upstate New York...
View ArticleCirque Du Soleil Chanteuse Eirini Tornesaki Talks Circus Life Role
NEW YORK – Cirque Du Soleil is famous for its unique shows and Kurios Cabinet of Curiosities is no exception. This show is currently touring North America and will open in New York on September 29 on...
View ArticleAthens Mayor George Kaminis Meets Students at NY’s Cathedral School
NEW YORK – The Cathedral School received a visit from the Mayor of Athens on September 21. Middle school students had a unique opportunity to hear from Kaminis about pressing global issues facing world...
View ArticleStavros Niarchos Foundation Donates $1 Million to Latin / Greek Institute
NEW YORK– A transformative $1 million grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) to the Latin/Greek Institute at the Graduate Center, CUNY, will expand opportunities for students of all...
View ArticleGrandson Sea Rescue Revives Chakalos Murder Suspicions
BOSTON — A man who was rescued from a life raft after seven days on the Atlantic Ocean said suspicions about his account of the sinking of his boat are compounding his grief over the apparent drowning...
View ArticleRep. Maloney Pushes Resolution for Parthenon Marbles Return to Greece
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New York Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, who co-chairs the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, put forth a resolution calling on Great Britain to return the stolen Parthenon...
View ArticleNew Board of Trustees- Greek American Chamber of Commerce
EDISON, NJ– The Greek American Chamber of Commerce announced the election of its Board of Trustees led by Chairman of the Board and CEO Michael Hadjiloucas- Partner at Eisner Amper LLP. Hadjiloucas...
View ArticleDemetro Celebrates 10th Anniversary of NYC Greek Film Festival
A decade ago, the first New York City Greek Film Festival opened at Cinema Village, on East 12th Street, an arty theatre beloved for its kitschy ambiance. Last night, celebrating its 10th...
View ArticleGeorge Maragos Now a Democrat, Running for Nassau County Executive
NEW YORK— In a statement released on September 29, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos announced his decision to switch parties and become a Democrat. He said, “For years, I have been at odds with...
View ArticleAHEPA Gala Honors Judge Nicholas Tsoucalas’ Lifetime Achievements
NEW YORK – The Manhattan Chapter of the Order of AHEPA Delphi # 25 hosted a Gala dinner event in honor of the Honorable Judge Nicholas G. Tsoucalas, celebrating a pillar of the Greek-American community...
View ArticlePanos Vlahos and Mistero Buffo Return to NY
By Flavia Sgoifo NEW YORK – Acclaimed Greek actor Panos Vlahos will perform once again in a new adaptation of Dario Fo’s Mistero Buffo in New York City. The performance will be held at the United Solo...
View ArticleMaestro Marios Papadopoulos to Lead Oxford Philharmonic in U.S. Debut
NEW YORK – On Oct. 3, the American Friends of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra (AFOP) New York Dinner Committee held a reception in honor of Maestro Marios Papadopoulos, Founder and Music Director of...
View ArticleDr. Hatzaras Leads NYU Lutheran’s New Cancer Outreach Program
BROOKLYN – Dr. Ioannis “Yanni” Hatzaras was named director of NYU Lutheran’s Surgical Oncology Outreach Program. The move will undoubtedly advance the scope of cancer care at the hospital and create...
View ArticleNew Book on Jewish Community of Rhodes
The diversity of the Greek experience is explored in the new book entitled We are in Exile/Estamos En Galut by Mara W. Cohen Ioannides. The novella chronicles the decline of the Jewish community in the...
View ArticleLivanos Family and Afya Foundation Fundraiser
ARMONK, NY— The Livanos family and The Afya Foundation hosted a fundraiser in support of Project SPORA and the people of Lesvos, Greece on Thursday, September 29 at Moderne Barn in Armonk, NY. Nick...
View ArticleTaverna Night at Saint John the Theologian in Tenafly
TENAFLY, NJ – The annual Taverna Night of the St. John the Theologian community in Tenafly NJ, which took place on October 1, was a huge success. Hundreds of community members and friends were present...
View ArticleAudience Gasps at Film Edited by Cyprian at Bushwick Film Festival
BROOKLYN – Running simultaneously with the 10th Annual New York City Greek Film Festival was the Bushwick Film Festival, which, although not predominantly Greek, did feature one film edited and...
View ArticleGeorge, Angela Maragos Donate $5400 to Hillary Clinton’s Campaign
Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos didn’t waste any time proving he’s a Democrat after jumping the Republican ship, with he and his wife donating $5,400 to the campaign of Presidential candidate...
View ArticleHoly Trinity Church Festival Celebrating Hellenic Heritage in Massachusetts
FITCHBURG, MA — Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church celebrated its 2016 Grecian Festival on September 23 and 24. One of the parishes of the Archdiocese of Boston, Holy Trinity is in its 102nd year....
View ArticleFor Angelos’ Orioles Fans, This Land is Your Land Now Their Land, Song Too
Next to Take Me Out to the Ballgame, the seventh-inning stretch to bring luck to the home team is a revered tradition in baseball. The Baltimore Orioles of owner Peter Angelos have given the fans...
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