Visiting Machu Picchu, an Inca citadel
MACHUPICCHU, PERU – Machu Picchu, an Inca citadel from the fifteenth century in the mountains of Peru, had been on our bucket list for a long time. Our first stop was the wealthy enclave of Miraflores...
View ArticleCyprus’ Archbishop Chrysostomos Tells TNH Unity Deal Can’t Happen
His Beatitude Chrysostomos, Archbishop of Cyprus, in an exclusive interview with The National Herald discussed the recent failure of the discussions in Switzerland between the President of the Republic...
View ArticleThe Vanishing Culture of the New York Diner’s Greek Influence, Booths Shut
New York diners are an iconic symbol of the American dining experience. For the last half century at least, diners have been a staple of the Greek immigrant experience as well. Staffing and owning...
View ArticleLoukoumi Foundation Night on Broadway With Elena Kampouris
NEW YORK – The Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation is inviting theater-lovers to join them for a night on Broadway on Jan. 6 with Orchestra Seats for the play Les Liaisons Dangereuses aka Dangerous...
View ArticleTarpon Springs Audio Walking Tour Focuses on Greektown
TARPON SPRINGS – The Greek-American experience in the City of Tarpon Springs, FL will be the highlight of an audio walking tour made possible through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council (FHC)....
View ArticleChian Federation Honors Michael Psaros with the Homeric Award
ASTORIA – The Chian Federation honored Michael Psaros with the 37th Annual Homeric Award for his dedication to philanthropy, Hellenism, and Orthodoxy. The award ceremony was held at the Hellenic...
View ArticleTrezoros Documentary about Greek Holocaust Victims Premieres in LA
LOS ANGELES – The documentary film Trezoros: The Lost Jews of Kastoria Greece premiered in Los Angeles, CA on Nov. 29. The film screened at the Laemmle Music Hall Theater in LA for one week, five times...
View ArticleAsimina Arvanitaki Perimeter Particle Physicist Awarded New Horizons Prize
WATERLOO, ONTARIO, CANADA – Dr. Asimina Arvanitaki, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Aristarchus Chair at the Perimeter Institute, has won the prestigious New Horizons in Physics Prize, making her...
View ArticleFrangoulis to Perform at Bergen PAC
NEW YORK – With a successful international career and nearly 30 years in the music business, Mario Frangoulis is now preparing for a New York-area concert. The world-renowned and talented singer spoke...
View ArticleDr. Emmanuel Lambrakis Free on Bail
NEW YORK- Dr. Emmanuel Lambrakis “was released on a $500,000 personal recognizance bond, secured by $20,000 cash or property. His next hearing is scheduled for January 3 at 10AM,” according to Dawn...
View ArticleHellenic Medical Society of NY Celebrates 80th Scholarship Gala
NEW YORK – The Hellenic Medical Society of New York (HMSNY) held its Annual Scholarship Gala on Dec. 3, celebrating its 80th Anniversary at the JW Marriot Essex House on Central Park South in...
View ArticleBilirakis Statement on Bombing at Coptic Church in Cairo, Egypt
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), a member of Congress’ International Religious Freedom Caucus, released the following statement in response to the bombing of the largest...
View ArticleArchdiocesan Cathedral Christmas Concert Celebrates 40th Anniversary
NEW YORK – As the United States was celebrating its bicentennial in 1976, Maestro Dr. Dino Anagnost was beginning a new tradition. In the presence of His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos of America, The...
View ArticleGoings On,
RANDOLPH, NJ – St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church will again receive new, unwrapped toys in support of the Toys for Tots drive beginning on Sunday, Nov. 20. Toys may be dropped off at 1447 Sussex...
View ArticleAHEPA President Zachariades On Giving Tuesday, Year-End Contributions
NEW YORK – AHEPA Supreme President Andrew C. Zachariades released a message on “Giving Tuesday” Nov. 29 to encourage charity during the holiday season. He said, “Please remember to keep AHEPA’s...
View ArticleAHEPA Honors New Rochelle’s, N.Y. Nikitas Drakotos for Hellenism
RYE, N.Y. – The James Plevritis-Joseph C. Keane New Rochelle AHEPA Chapter No. 405 in its annual Initiation/Luncheon, the chapter’s signature event, honored AHEPA Brother, Nikitas Drakotos for his...
View ArticleGreek-American Professionals Flock to AHI-NY Kellari Party
NEW YORK – The American Hellenic Institute of New York (AHI) held its annual holiday party on December 12 at Kellari Taverna in Midtown Manhattan. The event brought together professionals from a...
View ArticleMass. Pollster Paleologos Starts PAC to Rev Up Greek-American Candidates
Inspired by the career of his brother, former state legislator Nick Paleologos – as well as former Gov. Mike Dukakis and the late U.S. Sen Paul Tsongas – noted Massachusetts political pollster David...
View ArticleGreek Day at the New York Stock Exchange Rings Opening Bell
NEW YORK – Within the context of the 18th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in cooperation with Capital Link organized a special ceremony in honor of Greece...
View ArticleEvangelos Bestows Loudoun’s Greek Orthodox Parish with a Name
DULLES, Va.- Loudoun’s growing Greek Orthodox community reached another milestone with a decision by His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey to bestow the Greek Orthodox Parish of Loudoun...
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