John Catsimatidis Endorses Nicole Malliotakis for NYC Mayor
NEW YORK – John Catsimatidis said, “Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis is a talented and strong Republican woman, with her immigrant roots and her Cuban and Greek heritage she can relate to so many New...
View ArticleFormer Cop, Greek American Kostopoulos Sentenced for Stealing from Migrant...
MIAMI, Fla – For making traffic stops to steal from migrant workers then lying about it, convicted former Miami-Dade police detective William Kostopoulos wanted a sentence of probation, Miami Herald...
View ArticleSteve Vasilakes, the White House’s Peanut Man – WH Historical Association
WASHINGTON — Νicholas Stefanos “Steve” Vasilakes emigrated from Ligerea, Greece, to the United States in 1910 and soon thereafter set up his hot peanuts and fresh popped popcorn cart on what actually...
View ArticleJohn and Niki Psomas Celebrate 55th Anniversary
COLUMBIA, SC – John and Niki Psomas recently celebrated their 55th anniversary. Both John and Niki left family and friends to come to the United States. John, from Mytilene, Greece, came to Columbia in...
View ArticleDr. Lina Bolanos and Dr. Richard Field Found Dead in Penthouse, Likely Knew...
BOSTON (AP) — Two Boston doctors found dead this weekend inside the penthouse of a luxury condominium building most likely knew their killer, police say. Dr. Lina Bolanos and Dr. Richard Field were...
View ArticleGreek American Stories: Privacy
By Phyllis “Kiki” Sembos “I just experienced the craziest thing,” Yiannis told those gathered round the table that Sunday at Dixon’s. “What’s that?” asked Dimos, watching him snatch up the last frosted...
View ArticleGreek-Australian Chef Peter Conistis Talks on Cooking Greek
SYDNEY – A pioneer of ‘modern Greek’ cuisine in the 1990s, Peter Conistis is still livening up Sydney’s food scene 24 years on. Marrying moussaka with scallops, and baklava with muffins, the executive...
View ArticleSofia Papazoglou Wraps up Northeast US Tour (Video)
ASTORIA – Singer Sofia Papazoglou gave a wonderful concert at the Chiotiko Spiti in Astoria on Friday, May 5 and touched the souls of the Greeks in attendance. Together with Paris Gyparakis,...
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Byzantine Music Concert at Holy Cross Brooklyn (Video)
BROOKLYN – On Saturday, May 6, the Archdiocesan Byzantine Choir performed a concert of Byzantine music at Holy Cross Church in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Founded three years ago, the Women’s Byzantine Choir...
View ArticleDemetri Kofinas Talks to TNH about Hidden Forces
NEW YORK – Demetri Kofinas, technology and media entrepreneur, spoke with The National Herald about his latest project, Hidden Forces, listed on iTunes as one of the top podcasts in the Society &...
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Malamas Performs US Concert Debut for Audience of 1,000 Greeks (Video)
NEW YORK – An enthusiastic Greek-American audience at Manhattan’s Symphony Space welcomed popular singer/songwriter Sokratis Malamas and young performer Lamprini Karakostas for a concert in honor of...
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St. George Greek Festival in Clifton Draws a Crowd
By Michalis Kakias CLIFTON, NJ – A large crowd of people attended and were entertained at the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church Festival in the town of Clifton, NJ, which took place from Friday, May 5...
View ArticleNew York City Collects a Record $993 Million in Fines Last Year
NEW YORK (AP) — New data shows that New York City made a record $993 million from fine payouts last year. Total fines were up by nearly 4 percent, with officials handing out nearly 700,000 quality of...
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Jimmie Chanos Amusement Shows
James N. (Jimmie) Chanos left a legacy that now resides in the memories and histories of many small towns across the Midwest such as Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and elsewhere. Chanos was one of the many...
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Jamie Dimon Talks US Economy, Trump Admin, Greek Heritage
NEW YORK – Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase interviewed by the Business Insider at the Alfred E. Smith Career and Technical Education High School in the South Bronx and talked about education, the...
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FDNY Foundation Honors Andreas Dracopoulos, SNF Co-President
NEW YORK – On Thursday, May 11th, the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Foundation will host its annual dinner in support and celebration of New York’s Bravest. The dinner includes the...
View ArticleFirst Ever Phobia Relief Day in New York Led by Kalliope Barlis
NEW YORK – The first ever Phobia Relief Day took place in New York on Monday, May 8. Led by internationally bestselling author and Licensed Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Kalliope...
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Reburied Bluefield Time Capsule Features Penteli Marble
BLUEFIELD, WV – The Bluefield Bicentennial Time Capsule’s Penteli marble monument was finally set in place on its new base on Monday, May 8. The time capsule was reburied on November 4, 2016 after it...
View ArticleNY Daily News on Malliotakis Candidacy: Republican Ideas Welcome in New York...
NEW YORK – Errol Louis of the New York Daily News welcomes Nicole Malliotakis’ candidacy for New York City Mayor, contrasting her Greek and Cuban heritage with Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policies,...
View ArticleAncient Dinners Serves up Benefits of Ancient Greek and Cretan Cuisine
WASHINGTON, DC – Ancient Dinners, LLC a social enterprise that promotes healthy choices based on ancient wisdom and scientific evidence, organized its first ever event- A Minoan Feast for twenty five...
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