Reconstruction of Koimisis tis Theotokou Church in Montreal (Video)
MONTREAL, Canada – On Saturday, April 29, 2017, His Eminence Metropolitan Sotirios, HCGM President Nicholas T. Pagonis and Father Nicholas Papageorgiou, have been updated regarding the reconstruction...
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Amtrak: 6 Weeks of Disruptions for Penn Station Repairs
NEW YORK (AP) — Rail commuters would face about six weeks of significant service disruptions this summer under a preliminary plan to make repairs at New York’s Penn Station. In documents obtained by...
View ArticleJohn Catsimatidis Says He Won’t Run for NYC Mayor
Saying it will be difficult to unseat incumbent Bill de Blasio, billionaire business mogul John Catsimatidis announced Monday he won’t run for mayor, New York Post reports. “I have often said I have...
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Loukoumi Foundation in New York Wins Award, Gives Awards
NEW YORK – The Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation was awarded The National Make a Difference Day All-Star Award, selected from projects nationwide, for the Make A Difference with Loukoumi project...
View ArticleGreek Orthodox in Salt Lake City Helping the Needy
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – More than 180 members of the Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake volunteered for the inaugural Operation Brown Bag event at the Hellenic Memorial Cultural Center in Salt...
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New England’s Greek Parade, State House and Gala Events (Photos)
By Theodore Kalmoukos BOSTON, MA – The Greek Independence Parade on April 30 in Boston began beneath a pristine blue, sunshine-covered sky,but ended in rain that was not forecasted by meteorologists,...
View ArticleProfessor Revives 1923 Ballet Written Against Law Limiting Greek Immigrants
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — In 1921, Congress passed an emergency immigration law limiting the number of foreigners allowed into the United States based on their country of birth, a fearful backlash to the...
View ArticleCalamos-Exin Predicts National Insurance Bid Hard to Match Due to Chiefs’...
An offer for National Bank’s insurance business by Calamos and Exin will be hard to match, partly because of the cultural and commercial links they have with Greece, the investment duo’s chief...
View ArticleReps. Maloney, Bilirakis, and Payne Jr. Introduce Return of Parthenon Marbles...
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on...
View ArticleCelebrating IOCC’s 25th Anniversary of Global Philanthropic Outreach
BALTIMORE, MD – This year, Orthodox Christians in the United States will commemorate twenty-five years of global philanthropic outreach by International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), the...
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Group of Friends on the Protection of Journalists Mark World Press Freedom...
NEW YORK – To mark World Press Freedom Day on May 3, the group of friends on the protection of journalists, co-chaired by the Permanent Missions of France, Greece, and Lithuania to the United Nations,...
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Q&A with Accomplished Greek Author of Children Books Maria Kamoulakou
By Aliz Koletas Maria Kamoulakou grew up reading Homer’s Iliad & Odyssey as her favorite bedtime story in Greece. Between that and her love of visiting archaeological sites and museums in Greece,...
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Greek Olive Oil Producers Triple Awards to NYIOOC; Won 46, 20 Gold (Video)
By Lisa Radinovsky NEW YORK – This year, Greek olive oil producers overcame a difficult harvest for their best performance yet at the New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC), more than...
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S’ Agapaw Alla… (I Love You, But…) Opens on May 7 in Astoria
ASTORIA – Can two blonde hairs lead a couple to divorce? Can a simple real estate deal break up the relationship between the best man/maid of honor in a couple’s relationship? Is there love after...
View ArticleGus Bilirakis Statement on Voting for American Health Care Act
Washington – U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) released the following statement on the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628): “With the House passage of the American Health Care Act, we are moving forward...
View ArticleMirror Photographer John the Greek Dies at 61 in London
Mirror photographer John Alevroyiannis has died after a brave battle with cancer . Alevroyiannis – known affectionately by colleagues and rivals alike as John the Greek – passed away on Wednesday...
View ArticleGreek Food Festival Opens on May 19, Wraps on May 21
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The 2017 International Greek Food Festival begins on Friday, May 19 from 11:00am to 9:00pm, continues on Saturday, May 20 from 11:00am to 9:00pm, and wraps up on Sunday, May 21 from...
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Top Spinal Neurosurgeon Dr. John Collis was Honored for Lifetime Achievement
CLEVELAND – Dr. John Collis, of Cleveland, Ohio was honored for “Lifetime achievement in spinal surgery “ on Thursday night. More than 100 colleagues, friends attended. Dr. Collis over the past 61...
View ArticleVeras, WWII Veteran, Businessman, Philanthropist Dies at 91
BOCA RATON, FL – James George Veras, 91, beloved in life by all, passed away peacefully in Palm Beach on April 30, 2017. A true gentlemen of integrity, exceptional warmth and grace, Jim was an...
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Greek Panorama Set to Open at Grand Central Terminal
NEW YORK – The 1st ever Greek Panorama will open at Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall in Manhattan on May 12 and 13with free entrance to the public from 10 AM to 6 PM. The exhibition will be...
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