All posts by NEO Magazine

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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Pan Gregorian’s Charitable Arm Celebrates 30 Years and Honors George Siamboulis
Pan Gregorian’s well-known and beloved President George Siamboulis was this year’s Honoree at the lavish 30th Annual Gala of P.G.E.I. (Pan Gregorian Enterprises inc.) of America Charitable Foundation, which was held at The Venetian, in Garfield, NJ....
- Posted February 18, 2015
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Women’s Committee at the Federation
by Vivian Papamichael The Meet and Greet of the newly formed Women’s Committee at the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York took place this past November and according to President Christina Kostakis-Kariotis “was a great success. Our...
- Posted February 18, 2015
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AHI Announces Honorees for 40th Anniversary Awards Dinner
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) will host its 40th Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner on March 14, 2015, 6 p.m., at The Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C. At the black tie affair AHI will...
- Posted February 18, 2015
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“Orthodox” Fundamentalism
by George E. Demacopoulos* One of the cornerstones of Orthodox Christianity is its reverence for the great Fathers of the Church who were not only exemplars of holiness but were also the greatest intellectuals of their age. The...
- Posted February 18, 2015
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Georgia Kontzamanis New Director of Operations in The Nyc Board of Elections
Following a 9-0 vote of the Board of Elections bi-partisan commissioners, Georgea Kontzamanis was appointed the newest member of the executive team of the Board of Elections in the City of New York. Ms. Kontzamanis, a long...
- Posted February 18, 2015
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The Magic of Criss Angel
World renowned magician Criss Angel chatted with Greek-American journalist Markos Papadatos about his inspirations, proudest professional moments and his future plans. He was born at Hempstead General Hospital and raised in Elmont, Long Island, up until fourth...
- Posted February 18, 2015
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17th Athens Xclusive Designers Week
Athens Xclusive Designers Week, the International Fashion Week of Athens Greece, welcomes the new trends for Autumn / Winter 2015 – 2016, at its 17th edition, taking place from 27 to March 30, 2015, at Ethniki Asfalistiki...
- Posted February 18, 2015
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A Concert Tribute to the Works of Lina Nikolakopoulou
Greece’s most influential, contemporary lyricist of the day, an incredible artist of stature and ethos beyond the norm, Lina Nikolakopoulou will travel to the United States to partake in two Concert Tribute performances. The Seeger Center for...
- Posted February 18, 2015
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Young Diva Christiana Aloneftis Wins Kyrenia Opera’s First Prize
Kyrenia Opera announced the winner of the 2014 Cyprus Vocal Scholarship Competition in the University/College Division, Christiana Aloneftis. The First Prize is accompanied by a $750 award, but in addition, the singer has an invaluable opportunity for...
- Posted February 18, 2015
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More Good News for The Hellenic Classical Charter School!
The New York State Education Department Board of Regents voted this past January to approve another full term charter renewal for The Hellenic Classical Charter School in Brooklyn, NY. This is a time of celebration for students,...
- Posted February 18, 2015
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“Magic Always Happens” in Books and in …Cyprus!
Following the success of his first children’s book “Magic Always Happens: My Daddy Loves Me!” (Also available in Greek, French, and Spanish) Dr. Neophytos (Neo) Papaneophytou is back again with his second published children’s book “Fluffadelia: A...
- Posted February 18, 2015
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Outstanding Speakers and Entertainment at the 24th Leadership 100 Conference
The 24th Annual Leadership 100 Conference will take place February 12-15, 2015 at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida and it will feature outstanding speakers and members, Michael Psaros, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of KPS...
- Posted December 24, 2014
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Bob Menendez blasts Turkey’s treatment of Cyprus on US Senate Floor
On December 16, the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, long-time friend of Cyprus and Greece, Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), blasted Turkey’s blatant violations of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone speaking on the floor of the United States Senate....
- Posted December 24, 2014
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The Manatoses Attend Holiday Party at the Vice Presidential Residence
On December 15, Andy and Mike Manatos, and their wives Tina and Laura, attended a holiday party at the Vice Presidential residence, as they have in previous years. Vice President Joe Biden and Second Lady Jill Biden host...
- Posted December 24, 2014
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Harry Mark Petrakis: A retrospective at 91
by Tina Sfondeles At 91, Greek-American author Harry Mark Petrakis still lives and breathes Chicago. It’s the city’s South Side where he watched his father, a Greek-Orthodox priest, help immigrants find faith while struggling to start a...
- Posted December 24, 2014
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The Liar and the Lady, 66 Years later
by Harry Mark Petrakis On Sept. 30 of this year, my wife Diana and I had been married for 69 years. In the third grade of our Greek parish school, she remembers me trying to convince my...
- Posted December 24, 2014
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FAITH Announces Summer 2015 Financial Aid Travel Grants to Ionian Village
Continuing for the ninth consecutive year, “FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism” will once again sponsor a series of financial aid travel grants this summer to campers participating in the Ionian Village Summer Camp program. FAITH...
- Posted December 24, 2014
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Ophthalmic Society Honors Dr. Petros Konofaos
The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has presented its 2014 Lester Jones Surgical Anatomy Award to Dr. Petros Konofaos for his outstanding contributions to ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is a plastic surgeon...
- Posted December 24, 2014
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Cyprus still Has the Edge in Attracting International Business
by Aristos Constantine The world corporate map is beginning to be redrawn in ways that offer us an opportunity to present Cyprus as an advantageous and effective jurisdiction for global corporations. On the one hand, concern is...
- Posted November 14, 2014
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Gene Rossides Awarded Cypriot Parliament’s Highest Honor
American Hellenic Institute Founder Eugene T. Rossides received the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the Republic of Cyprus House of Representatives. President of the House Yiannakis Omirou presented a medal to Rossides as a token...
- Posted November 14, 2014
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“Song of My Life, A Memoir” Harry Mark Petrakis
In what he calls his coda the quintessential Greek American storyteller revisits his family, faith, home, and heritage With the discipline of a surgeon performing a critical operation, acclaimed storyteller Harry Mark Petrakis strips away layers of his...
- Posted November 14, 2014
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