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LI Greek-American Chamber of Commerce Holds 1st Annual BBQ
ISLAND PARK, NY – The Long Island Greek-American Chamber of Commerce (LIGACC) held its first annual Summer Beach BBQ on July 11 at Pop’s Restaurant, in Island Park. The event was sponsored by Gold...
View ArticleGeorge S. Demopoulos, WWII Veteran, Proud Ahepan was 92
MASSAPEQUA, NY – George Sotirios Demopoulos passed away peacefully at age 92 in his home on July 5, surrounded by family. He was born on May 31, 1925 in Astoria, the youngest of three children, with...
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Constantinides Allocates $250,000 for a Cleaner Astoria
ASTORIA – New York City Council Member Costa Constantinides announced on July 14 the Fiscal Year ’17 budget allocation of over $250,000 to cleaning services in Astoria. Several groups will provide...
View ArticleIOCC and St. Nektarios Education Fund Helping Children in Uganda
BALTIMORE, MD – International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) announced on July 13 the signing of a new agreement with long-time partner the St. Nektarios Education Fund of Loveland, Colorado to...
View ArticleGreek Carrier DryShips Stock Scheme Wipes Out Investors, Enriches Owner Economou
After a veering wild ride that saw its value soar and sink – but kept him rich – the strange saga of Greek carrier DryShips owner George Economou has gotten even more bizarre with a suit charging his...
View ArticleHapipis, Karadimas Open The Greek in Detroit
DETROIT, MI – New restaurant The Greek opened Tuesday in the space formerly occupied by Plaka Cafe, 535 Monroe St., Crain’s Detroit Business reports. “The family of The Greek’s co-owners, brother and...
View ArticleSt. Sophia Greek Fest in Elgin Illinois
ELGIN, IL – The festival, organized by St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, runs Friday, July 14, through Sunday and will feature Greek food and Greek live music, along with an indoor market and games...
View ArticleElection of Metropolitan of Chicago Canceled
NEW YORK – The election of Bishop Sevastianos of Zela as the new Metropolitan of Chicago was canceled by the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The election was scheduled to take place on...
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Art Works for Diaspora Exhibit in the Hamptons
SOUTHAMPTON, NY – The “Art Works for Diaspora” exhibit by renowned artist Philip Tsiaras was launched in the Muses/Nicolas S. Zoulas Hellenic Center of the Kimisis of the Mother of God parish in...
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Archbishop Demetrios at Camp Hope in Linfield (Video)
LINFIELD, CT – More than 700 children will enjoy a memorable camp session at Camp Hope in Linfield, CT this summer, according to His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios Geron of America. The archbishop spent...
View ArticleSpilios Pappas Among 412 Charged in Health Fraud Schemes Worth $1.3B
WASHINGTON — More than 400 people have been charged with taking part in health care fraud and opioid scams that totaled $1.3 billion in false billing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Thursday....
View ArticleWestern Rite Orthodox Monastery in Woodstock, N.Y. Fundraising Drive Lags
NEW YORK – The Metropolia is now beginning the process of rebuilding the Orthodox Western Rite Monastery at our Holy Transfiguration Western Rite Orthodox Church on Mt. Overlook in Woodstock, NY. The...
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Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation Awards 2017
NEW YORK –Over 300 guests came together on June 23 to celebrate making a difference at the Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation’s annual event honoring individuals and organizations that truly do make...
View ArticleDriver Charged in 4-Vehicle NYC Crash that Killed 2, Hurt 7
NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a New Jersey man has been charged in a four-vehicle crash on a New York City highway that has left two people dead and seven others injured. Authorities say 33-year-old...
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St. Paraskevi Philoptochos Sponsors Concert for Veterans
NEW YORK – The Philoptochos of St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church in Greenlawn sponsored a free concert at the Northport VA Medical Center for the veterans and the community. President of the...
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Greek-Owned Diner Closing on Canal Street Due to Rent Increase
NEW YORK – Cup & Saucer has been a fixture in Manhattan’s Chinatown for over 70 years, but its Greek owners for the last 30 years John Vasilopoulos and Nick Tragaras are being forced to close the...
View ArticleDiaspora Children’s Programs of the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad
ATHENS – In a moving ceremony the Head of the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad, Michalis Kokkinos welcomed the first group of children of Greek expatriates living abroad, in the framework of...
View ArticleA Cypriot Leads the Trojans: USC President Max Nikias
LOS ANGELES, CA – In Max Nikias’ presidency that has transformed the University of Southern California into an academic and regional powerhouse, the opening of the USC Village marks the latest...
View ArticleAHEPA Provides Fourth Delivery of Aid to Flint Victims
MICHIGAN – Michigan AHEPA family members delivered their fourth semi-truck load of milk, totaling 1,944 gallons of milk to the victims of the Flint Water Crisis, June 6, 2017. On this occasion, the...
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Michael Karloutsos Appointed State Department Deputy Chief of Protocol and...
WASHINGTON, DC – Michael Karloutsos has been appointed Deputy Chief of Protocol and Acting Chief, a high-profile position in the State Department, and will begin on July 23. He brings many years of...
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