Former Rochester Football Player Kollias Survived Night of Torture, Horror
It was hell for Niko Kollias, a former University of Rochester football player lured to a filthy, rundown house where he and a teammate endured torture, beatings, and thought they would die at the...
View ArticleGreek-American Claims He Was Sexually Abused
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Many congregants entering the Annunciation Cathedral in San Francisco on June 18 were surprised to see a young man standing at the door holding assigned alleging that “I was...
View ArticleGreek Filmmakers Shine at the Los Angeles Film Festival
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Film Festival(LAFF), now in its 23rd year, has championed independence in visual storytelling and has supported a community of artists who embody diversity and...
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Holding Congress’ Feet to the Fire on Immigration
WASHINGTON, DC – Two organizations converged on Capitol Hill over three days to implore members of Congress to pay heed to their common theme: do something about PHIs (Persons Here Illegally). June 27...
View ArticlePorphyra, Grecian Rock Opera at Flushing Town Hall
NEW YORK – Porphyra, A Grecian Rock Opera, Anna and Vladimir: The love that Rocked the world, wowed audiences with a historical and cultural journey into Greece’s past at Flushing Town Hall “Where the...
View ArticleGreek-Australian Artist Anastasia Contoguris Talks to TNH
NEW YORK – Greek-Australian artist Anastasia Contoguris has created an extraordinary body of work in her artistic career. Her powerful sculptures are inspired by one of the darkest periods in human...
View ArticleAn Interview with Entrepreneur Argyropoulos of Avant Global
NEW YORK – Greek-American Demetri Argyropoulos- founder and CEO of global advisory firm Avant Global, based in Santa Barbara, CA, loves Greece. A dual citizen for the last 7 years, he divides his time...
View ArticleHome a Unique Collection of Poems and Songs
Home Where Everyone Is Welcome Poems & Songs Inspired by American Immigrants with poems by Deepak Chopra and Kabir Sehgal, and songs by Deepak Chopra, Kabir Sehgal, and Paul Avgerinos is a...
View ArticleSale of Ethniki Insurance Credit to Calamos-EXIN Positive for National Bank,...
(ANA) – An agreement reached between National Bank with EXIN Financial Services Holding for the sale of 75 pct of Ethniki Insurance, an insurance subsidiary, is credit positive for the bank, Moody’s...
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Gov. Chris Christie is Blistered Over His Day at the Beach
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie got blistered online Monday after he was photographed sunning himself on a New Jersey beach that he had closed to the public over the Fourth of July weekend...
View ArticleMaria Menounos Reveals Brain Tumor Battle, Quits E! News
NEW YORK — Greek-American Maria Menounos says she has been diagnosed with a benign brain tumor and has announced her resignation from E! News, The Associated Press says. Menounos tells People magazine...
View ArticleAmerica’s Major Political Parties: a Long Way from George Washington
Two hundred forty-one years ago, in late June to early July 1776, our Founding Fathers deliberated whether to break the American Colonies free from the Mother Country, England. Those debates culminated...
View ArticleThe Fourth of July: Celebrating 241 Years of American Independence
On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence from Great Britain, and two days later the delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, the historic...
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Greek-American Jimmy Patronis is Florida’s New CFO
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Jimmy Patronis was sworn in on June 30 as Florida’s new chief financial officer in Gov. Rick Scott’s Capitol office. With Gov. Scott present, Chief Justice Jorge Labarga of the...
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New York City Cop Fatally Shot While Sitting in Patrol Car
COLLEEN LONG, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City police officer was shot to death early Wednesday morning, ambushed in a marked patrol car by a man with a revolver who was later killed by...
View ArticleWeirton to Mark Greek Heritage, Tradition With Annual Festival
WEIRTON, WV – Members of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church have shared their faith, heritage and traditions with the rest of the Weirton community, as well as residents throughout the Tri-State Area,...
View ArticleHotel Worker Georgios Kollias Arrested for Shooting Cat with Crossbow in...
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Hotel worker Georgios Kollias, 36, of Miami Beach, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of animal cruelty, after he admitted to shooting a stray cat in the head and neck with a...
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Hellenic Finance Professionals Host China Investment Panel
NEW YORK – On June 28, the Hellenic American Association for Professionals in Finance (HABA) hosted the panel discussion on China Investment after the Debt Downgrade – what does it mean for the United...
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Douskalis and Sounds of Cyprus Perform at TEDxHerndon (Video)
HERNDON, VA – Greek-American Peter Douskalis spoke at this year’s TEDxHerndon, in the metropolitan area of Washington DC. Douskalis, who is a musician and educator, spoke previously at TEDxHerndon...
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Whitestone Day School Closes
WHITESTONE – The Day School of the Holy Cross parish has closed, according to a letter sent to parents on June 28. The letter is signed by Parish Council President Fotini Karalekas and Principal;...
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