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  • The NYC Rotary Club Honors Greek Independence

    The event of the Rotary Club of New York for the Greek Independence Day, with speaker the Rector of the Ionion University, Professor Anastasia Salli Papasali and theme: “Glorious Greek spirit: A story of bravery and grace”,...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • The White House Greek Independence Day Celebration

    This year’s White House Greek Independence Day celebration began with Vice President Joe Biden welcoming the leadership of Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America Demetrios and thanking Andy Manatos for creating and maintaining this annual White House meeting of Greek-American leaders with each of...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • Maryland Celebrates Greek Independence Day

    by Georgia Vavas and Joanne Trikoulis Graced with the beautiful sound of the Hellenic Philharmonic Society Band of New York under the direction of Spiros Svolakos, spectators from across the Mid-Atlantic region were deeply moved in celebration...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • NYC Salutes Greek Independence with 77th Annual Parade

    Greek-Americans and friends of the community from all over New York and the tri-state area marched at this year’s Greek Independence Day Parade, held in NYC’s 5th Avenue from 64th to 79th Street. Grand Marshals were, Governor...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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    Academy of Hellenic Paideia: Inspired By Children, Driven by Passion

    by Anastasia Cunningham “Know thyself.” It’s an ancient Greek aphorism attributed to philosophy—but for the Academy of Hellenic Paideia, (AHP) a Greek school program opening its doors in September, it’s a way of life. According to the...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • Yannis Kotsiras in Sold Out Concert to Support AKTINA Radio & TV

    Greek popular singer Yannis Kotsiras was the new guest star during AKTINA’s Greek Music Journey 2015 concert on April 17th at New York’s landmark theatre the Kaye Playhouse at HunterCollege. Kotsiras was welcomed on his first personal...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • Corinth Films Acquires Pantelis Voulgaris’ Little England

    Corinth Films has signed with Mikra Agglia S.A. to distribute Little England, the Oscar shortlist submission from Greece for Best Foreign Language Film directed and produced by husband and wife team Pantelis Voulgaris  and Ioanna Karystiani (upon...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • Photographing Gabriel García Márquez
    “Photographing Gabriel García Márquez”, a book by Dimitris Yeros

    On April 17th, one year had gone by since the death of Gabriel García Márquez. To honor the great writer’s memory, the German publishing house Kerber Photo Art has released Dimitris Yeros’s book “Photographing Gabriel García Márquez”. It is a high-quality large-format...

    • Posted May 18, 2015
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  • A Different Kind of …Therapy from the Greek Doctors

    The Hellenic Medical Society of NY organized their annual “Apokries with our Doctors” dance at the Archdiocesan Cathedral Hall. It was a festive opportunity to embrace Greek traditions prior to the Lenten season. Hellenic Medical Society President,...

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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  • A 41 Year Tradition: The American Hellenic Council Awards Gala

    On April 25th, the American Hellenic Council (AHC) of California will be holding its Annual Gala. The event, which is expected to attract over 400 attendees, will be held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los...

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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  • Selma to Montgomery Marches for Civil Rights and Archbishop Iakovos

    The Greek American Community commemorated in March the pivotal role of the late Archbishop Iakovos on the 50th Anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery Marches for Civil Rights in 1965. The courageous decision of the Archbishop...

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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  • Paulette Poulos Honored as “Greek American Woman of the Year”

    Paulette Poulos, Executive Director of Leadership 100, was honored as “Greek American Woman of the Year” by the Association of Greek American Professional Women (A.G.A.P.W.) in New York City. The tribute, under the auspices of The Consulate...

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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  • The 1st Annual Cyprus-USA Business Forum

    Cyprus is one of the world’s most promising international business centers offering unique strategic advantages and an abundance of new investment opportunities.  This was the main theme of the 1st annual-USA business forum held at the Harvard...

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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  • Comedy Night with Angelo Tsarouchas & Jim Dailakis

    by Demetra Tsismenakis The Community of Archangel Michael Church in Port Washington, NY recently hosted comedians, Greek-Canadian Angelo Tsarouchas and Greek-Australian, Jim Dailakis.  The show sold out with over 475 people attending, enjoying an amazing night of...

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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  • AHIF’s Student Foreign Policy Study Trip to Greece and Cyprus

    The American Hellenic Institute Foundation (AHIF) is accepting applications for its travel abroad program aimed to help Greek American college students better understand the core foreign policy issues important to the Greek American community. The program is...

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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  • Georgia Kollias
    Georgia Kollias at the 2015 High School Honors Performance Series

    Georgia Kollias, a sophomore student at TowerHillSchool, Wilmington, Delaware, was selected for the 2015 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall and performed as a second soprano with the Honors Choir.  Participation in one of the threeHonors Ensembles is limited...

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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  • Second Chair to Enhance Orthodox Christian Studies at Fordham

    by Patrick Verel* Fordham University has received a generous gift to establish the Father John Meyendorff & Patterson Family Chair of Orthodox Christian Studies. The gift comes from Solon and Marianna Patterson, whose philanthropy at Fordham had...

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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  • The Cathedral School
    The Cathedral School Merges Modern Learning with Classic Education

    by Eleni Kostopoulos The methods of teaching may invariably evolve to meet the ever-changing demands of society, but some concepts will forever remain relevant to education. This idea has supported both the evolution and progression of The...

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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  • “Porphyra, a Grecian Rock Opera” Debuts at Carnegie Hall

    “Porphyra, a Grecian Rock Opera”, will debut at Carnegie Halls’ Zankel Theater on Sunday, May 3, 2015.The theme arose out of the simple concept to combine Greek history and folk music with hard rock and melodic metal....

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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    Be Nice: An Exhibition by Agni Zotis

    301 Project is presenting Be Nice, a solo exhibition by Agni Zotis, from March 26 to April 25th in New York. Be Nice relates the current state of the world to the Allegory of the Cave in...

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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  • Greek Jews in the National Resistance Exhibition

    The personal stories of Greek Jews who took part in the Greek Resistance during WWII are presented in the exhibition “SYNAGONISTIS: Greek Jews in the NationalResistance,” which is running from April 1st through May 30th at the Washington Hebrew Congregation....

    • Posted April 11, 2015
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  • Marathon Energy’s Jerry Drenis ‘Strikes Oil’ in Business

    by Eleni Kostopoulos How does the president of not one, but two, lucrative businesses maintain success? For Jerry Drenis, co-founder and president of Marathon Energy and president of MEGA Building Management Corp., the formula is unequivocal: work...

    • Posted February 18, 2015
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  • Reince Hercules Priebus Is Reelected Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Setting New Record

    There has been another Herculean accomplishment in Washington, D.C. by the Greek-American Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Reince Hercules Priebus. His recent reelection made him the RNC’s longest-serving chairman in modern history. Some of our country’s greatest statesmen,...

    • Posted February 18, 2015
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  • Bankers, Businessmen and Doctors Together at Vasilopita Party

    The Hellenic American Bankers Association, The Cyprus U.S. Chamber of Commerce, The Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce, the Hellenic Lawyers Association and the Hellenic Medical Association held their Annual Vasilopita Party to welcome the New Year at...

    • Posted February 18, 2015
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  • The 61st Annual Chrysanthemum Ball – Largest Turnout Ever!

    by Despina Teodorescu The Greek-American community donned itself in black-tie for the 61st annual Chrysanthemum Ball at the regal Metropolitan Club in Manhattan, New York. It is the largest fundraiser hosted by the Archdiocesan Cathedral Philoptochos Society,...

    • Posted February 18, 2015
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