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GRACE MENG (D-NY-06)
GRACE MENG (D-NY-06) District: New York’s 6th which includes parts of Flushing, Forest Hill, Middle Village, Kew Gardens, Bayside, Murray Hill etc. Committee/Leadership Assignments: House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, House Small...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Third Annual Washington Oxi Day Celebration
Modern history’s most consequential, yet forgotten, David vs. Goliath story — Greece’s role in the defeat of Adolph Hitler and preservation of freedom and democracy during WWII— will be celebrated in Washington on October 24th and 25th...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Greek education in America
My father Constantine was a mainstay of Greek education in America by serving as a principal of parochial schools in Montreal, Chicago and New York spanning nearly four decades of service. Recently I visited Chicago and roamed...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Google’s Brent Callinicos: is all business
by Cindy Klimek As the company’s VP, Treasurer and Chief Accountant, with a multitude of employees under him and billions of dollars to manage, Callinicos has definitely achieved his boyhood dream of businessman success. The odyssey of...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Greek-American Style Icon Patricia Field: “Don’t look at magazines for what to dress”
by Maria Athens Greek-American style icon Patricia Field sat down with Neo Magazine to discuss her heritage, accomplishments and ties to Greece. The winner of two Emmy Awards, five Costume Designers Guild Awards and a Satellite Award...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Another Challenge (and Opportunity) for the Divided Island of Aphrodite
by Elena Nicolaou* As I walked through the Larnaca Airport this past July, Cyprus seemed exactly the way I had left it two years ago. The plane had made a slow descent over the dark Mediterranean waters,...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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The Hellenic Initiative to host Inaugural Banquet in NYC
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) will host its first annual banquet on Thursday, October 3rd at 583 Park Avenue to honor three outstanding individuals for their many contributions to Greece and to raise funds to support families impacted...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Achilles Liarmakopoulos: From Athens to the Entire World!
by Demetrios Kastaris Young Achilles Liarmakopoulos has already made an indelible mark as a rare gem among trombone virtuosos. His vast musical sensitivity, artistry, and exceedingly wide choice of tone colors on his instrument are only equal...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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FAITH Endowment Awards 2013 Financial Aid Scholarships
For the seventh consecutive year, “FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism” sponsored a series of financial aid scholarships this summer through its “FAITH Birthright Hellas” program to campers participating in the Ionian Village Summer Camp program....
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Summer Soiree at the Tribeca Rooftop in Honor of Consul General Koula Sophianou
The Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity hosted its Summer Soiree in celebration of Koula Sophianou, Consul General of the Republic of Cyprus to New York. The event was held at the Tribeca Rooftop in Lower Manhattan...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Greek America Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual Fashion Week in New York City
The Greek America Foundation is hosting “Greek American Fashion Week” September 4-8, 2013 with multiple events taking place throughout New York City during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. CBS news rated Greek American Fashion Week as “top three events...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Lithos Estiatorio: New Jersey’s Greek Gem!
by Maria Athens After an exquisite dining experience at New Jersey’s Lithos Estiatorio, it is easy to understand why it consistently receives 4+ star ratings from major food critics. Just over a year old, the fine dining...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Greg Palast: Why Are the Greek People Agreeing to Their Own Destruction?
by Michael Nevradakis* In his career as an investigative journalist, economist, and bestselling author –“Vultures’ Picnic”, “Billionaires and Ballot Bandits”, “The Best Democracy Money Can Buy” – Greg Palast has not been afraid to tackle some of...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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My Vision for a Better Astoria
by Costa Constantinides* I have a story for every corner. My name is Costa Constantinides; I am a lifelong Astoria resident and share in the proud experience of growing up as a Greek-American in this great city...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Greek student-racers in Austin Texas for the Formula 1
“F1 in schools” is an international technological competition which takes place in 34 countries. There are about 17,000 students who participate with a gnomon to engineer, market and promote their race car that is manufactured out of...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Dimitris Mpasis on Tour in the US
By Elizabeth Tzoumaka The lyrics from “TA XAMOPOULIA“, one of Dimitris Mpasis’ songs , say “Small are the dreams of this earth, large are the burdens.” For the child of Greek immigrants born in Stuttgart, Germany, who...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Multi-Talented Singer-Songwriter Angelina Alexon
by Pandora Spelios We recently met with an up and coming popular singer/songwriter and asked her all about herself and her music and we wanted people to learn more about this popular youtube sensation – Angelina Alexon....
- Posted September 7, 2013
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New York sportscaster Harry Cicma has become a one-man sports conglomerate
By Ellen Tashie Frisina Harry Cicma says he got his personality from his mother Carol, whose family is from Epiros and Peloponnesus, and his work ethic from his father George, who has roots in Macedonia. “Work hard, be...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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National Hellenic Society Hosts C. Dean Metropoulos
National Hellenic Society (NHS) Los Angeles members and guests enjoyed a private luncheon with M&A specialist & consumer brand visionary Dean Metropoulos who’s also a member and on the Advisory Board of the NHS. Dean discussed the...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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The Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund Annual Gala
by Markos Papadatos The 22nd annual Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund (HTSF) GALA was held this past May at the Marriott Marquis in New York City with great success. As of today, the HTSF has awarded over 850...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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The American Hellenic Council of California Holds Annual Gala
The American Hellenic Council (AHC) of California honored three distinguished Greek individuals for their service to Hellenism and their excellence in their respective fields of expertise. During the 2013 AHC Gala and awards ceremony Professor, Author &...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Launches Young Professionals Group
by Laura Neroulias The Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to promoting trade and investment between Cyprus and the United States, launched its Cypriot Young Professionals group this past May. More than 150 people...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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Greek Parade in New York City
Thousands of Greek Americans and friends of the community filled New York’s 5th Avenue to celebrate this year’s Greek Independence Day and to honor the rich cultural heritage of Hellenism. The celebration marked 192 years since the...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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Cathedral School PTA Holds Fundraiser Event
Cathedral School Parents’ Association “Glendi” Co-Chairs Roula Lambraki and Lilly Gerontis Pritchard organized the end of year fundraiser at the newly opened multi-level Anassa Taverna at Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Eighth grade graduate Veronica Blau presented the...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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Yes, we, Greeks, Can(nes) 2013!
by Vasileios Terzopoulos It was great that Greece had a notable presence on the croisette this past May, despite the absence of a Greek film in Cannes’ Official Selection. Alexander Payne or Alexandros Constantine Papadopoulos brought Hellenic...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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