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Rock Star Chris Cornell Dead at 52, Greek Wife in Shock
DETROIT — Rocker Chris Cornell, the lead singer of the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, has died at age 52, and police said on Thursday, May 18 that his death is being investigated as a possible...
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Philanthropist Alexander Navab Honored as HABA’s Executive of the Year
NEW YORK – On May 18, the Hellenic American Association for Professionals in Finance (HABA) held its 35th Anniversary Executive of the Year Award Dinner honoring finance executive and philanthropist...
View ArticleBloomberg: Jim Chanos Says Markets Hope Pence Replaces Trump as President
NEW YORK – Greek-American short seller Jim Chanos lambasted a “dysfunctional” Trump administration, saying the markets hope that Vice President Michael Pence becomes president, Bloomberg reports....
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Vicky (Karayiannis), Chris Cornell’s Greek Wife, Disputes He Killed Himself
DETROIT (AP) — Rock musician Chris Cornell’s wife, Vicky (Karayiannis) Cornell on Friday disputed “inferences” that the rocker killed himself in a Detroit hotel room, saying he may have taken more of...
View ArticleReport Urges Greece to Use Fled Diaspora Brain Drainers
ATHENS – It’s not too late to make use of the brainpower of thousands of young Greeks who’ve fled their homeland in search of work and a better life in other countries, a study which urged their skills...
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Fire at the Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox Church of Corona, NY...
NEW YORK – A large fire broke out Friday at the Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox Church of Corona, Queens in New York. His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane spoke with TNH by phone and said he...
View ArticlePro-Trump Democratic Mayor Mavrakis Defeated in Party’s Primary
MONESSEN, PA – Lou Mavrakis, the Greek American Mayor of the former steel city of Monessen, PA, near Pittsburgh, will soon be out of work after a 26-year-old assistant band director at the local high...
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The Farewell by Yannis Ritsos at the Pancyprian Cultural Center
ASTORIA – The Pancyprian Association Cultural Division presented the poetic monologue Farewell by Yannis Ritsos at the Pancyprian Center in Astoria with Phytos Stratis as Grigoris Afxentiou under the...
View ArticleMusic, Traditional Dancing and Delicacies at the 48th Greek Fest in Albany
ALBANY – Saturday was day two of what has come to be known as “Greek Fest.” People packed the tent for live music, traditional dancing, and a variety of Greek delicacies wnyt.com reported. “Food and...
View ArticleGreek-Cypriot Soapie Star Ada Nicodemou Special Guest to Brisbane’s Panyiri Fest
BRISBANE, Australia – Ada Nicodemou is a Greek Cypriot-born Australian actress, best known for her role as Leah Patterson-Baker in the soap opera Home and Away and as host of the reality series Please...
View ArticlePriebus to Make “Pre-planned” Return to Washington, Officials Say
WASHINGTON – White House chief of staff Reince Priebus will not be joining President Donald Trump for his full trip through the Middle East and Europe. The decision for Priebus to return to the US was...
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Panhellenic Motorcycle Association Hosts 3rd Annual Motorcycle Blessing
MERRILLVILLE, IN: The Panhellenic Motorcycle Association of Northern Indiana hosted the 3rd Annual Motorcycle Blessing on Sunday, May 21, at the American Legion Post 430 in Merrillville, IN. A...
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Pontic Genocide Commemorated at Bowling Green (Video)
NEW YORK – The flags of Greece and Pontus were raised on Friday, May 19, and waved alongside the Stars and Stripes at Bowling Green in Lower Manhattan for the continuing struggle to recognize the...
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Archbishop Demetrios Views Fire Damaged Transfiguration Church of Corona (Video)
NEW YORK – Archbishop Demetrios of America, on the afternoon of Sunday, May 21 visited the fire-damaged Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior in Corona, Queens and viewed the immense damage...
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Hellenic College – Holy Cross 75th Graduation Ceremonies
BOSTON, MA – Under an all-blue New England sky and plenty of sunshine, Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) held its 75th commencement on May 20, presided by His...
View ArticleNYC, State Tighten Security After Blast in England
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department says it has tightened security at high-profile locations “out of an abundance of caution” following the deadly explosion in Manchester, England....
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Ariana Grande, a Pop Idol of Greek Heritage
MANCHESTER, England — A night highly anticipated by Ariana Grande fans ended in blood and terror after police said a suicide bomber detonated explosives at the Manchester Arena. At least 22...
View ArticleWV Senate Lures Qualified Greek Born Peacekeeper Andrew Palmer
CHARLESTON, WV – Greek-born Andrew Palmer brings a colorful background to his new role as sergeant-at-arms in the State Senate, Kenny Kemp of Gazette-Mail writes. He’s an avid deep-sea diver and worked...
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AHEPA New Rochelle at Holy Trinity Church (Video)
NEW ROCHELLE, NY – AHEPA New Rochelle “James Plevritis and Joseph C. Keane Chapter 405” commemorated the memory of the pioneers who founded the chapter with a special memorial service at Holy Trinity...
View ArticleGreek-Cypriot Saffie Rose Roussos Among Victims of Manchester Suicide Bomb
MANCHESTER, England – Saffie Rose Roussos was at the Ariana Grande concert on May 22 when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device – killing at least 22 and injuring dozens, the Associated Press...
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