All posts by Athena Efter
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Hellenic Classical Charter School Celebrates 20 Years of Academic ExcellenceThe Hellenic Classical Charter School (HCCS), a National Blue Ribbon School, will celebrate 20 years this fall of providing students with a high performing, rigorous, standards-based curriculum rooted in the classics. What started back in 2005 as...
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Words of Hope, Inspiration, and Renewed Faith for the Future of the Republic of Cyprus Resonated at the 2024 Federation of Cypriot American Organizations Testimonial DinnerOn Friday, September 27th, The Federation of Cypriot American Organizations (FCAO) held its annual Testimonial Dinner at Terrace on the Park in Corona, Queens, honoring Executive Chairman of the Libra Group and Libra Philanthropies, George Logothetis with...
- Posted October 23, 2024
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Athena Gourmet Market and Under Pressure Coffee Team Up for a Perfect PairingServing Greek specialties, like spinach pies, cheese pies, and cream filled bougatsa pastry, alongside an array of sandwiches, salads, muffins, yogurt parfaits, and other sweet and savory treats, Under Pressure Café brings a global fair to a...
- Posted October 23, 2024
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Remembering The Turkish Invasion of Cyprus and The Fight to Flee with Famagusta Native and Founder of Aktina FM Elena MaroulletiMany organizations and individuals can lay claim to shaping and promoting the Greek and Greek-Cypriot community in the New York Tri-State area, North America’s largest. But few can lay a claim to being unparalleled in their service...
- Posted July 11, 2024
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$17 Million AHEPA Gift Will Open Doors For A Generation Of StudentsIn March of 2024 AHEPA, America’s largest Greek-American philanthropic organization, announced it was the recipient of an historic donation of $17.3 million dollars from an anonymous donor. It was a transformational gift, one that would significantly boost...
- Posted July 11, 2024
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HABA Celebrate Its 40th Anniversary and Honors the Late Constantine Iordanou as Executive of the YearOn Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, HABA (The Hellenic Association for Professionals in Finance) honored Constantine (Dinos) Iordanou, Chairman of Vantage Group, as “Executive of the Year” at their 40th anniversary celebration and 2024 Executive of the Year...
- Posted July 11, 2024
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Transforming a New Generation of AHEPA with Savas TsivicosSavas Tsivicos is a man of devotion and determination. He is devoted to Hellenism and he is determined to preserve it. His commitment to AHEPA and his outspoken advocacy to issues pertaining to Greece and Cyprus are...
- Posted May 10, 2024
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FOKION AVGERINOS – DR. IKE: Athletic Director, Youth Mentor, and HealerFokion “Ike” Avgerinos, DC or “Dr. Ike” is paving the way for student athletics by bringing his expertise in chiropractic medicine to mentor and train student athletes in his community by specializing in Sports and Industrial injuries,...
- Posted April 2, 2024
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“FOR FIVE COFFEE”: FROM QUEENS, FOR THE WORLDThe American coffee scene is a burgeoning one and has been for decades. From artisanal coffees that share shelves with the traditional giants of the industry to the myriad of coffee chains and boutique cafes that dot...
- Posted December 28, 2023
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St. Nicholas Church and National Shrine: An Orthodox Place of Worship Rises to International ProminenceOf the many inspiring stories that emerged in the wake of our nation’s unfathomable tragedy on September 11, 2001, one of the more indelible would be that of the St. Nicholas Greek-Orthodox Church. The small church, built...
- Posted December 28, 2023
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AHEPA Delphi Chapter 25 Celebrates 100 YearsThe Adelphi 25 AHEPA Chapter celebrated its 100-year anniversary with the Centurion Legacy Ball at the Harvard Club. Founded in 1923, AHEPA’s mission is to promote education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, integrity, and family and individual excellence through...
- Posted December 28, 2023
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THE DARK DAY OF THE DISTOMO MASSACRE BY THE NAZISAbout 100 miles roughly northwest of Athens lies the town of Distomo. Nestled in the foothills of the Mount Helicon, in western Boiotia, the town of roughly 3,000 resembles many of its bucolic sister villages that dot...
- Posted October 27, 2023
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The Ahepa Delphi Chapter 25 Supports The Icarus Assistance Organization and Celebrates 100 YearsThroughout its 100-year history the Manhattan chapter of AHEPA, the Delphi Chapter No. 25, has had a vital role in serving the Greek community both here and abroad. AHEPA was founded on the Ancient Greek principles of...
- Posted October 27, 2023
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Chris Moschovitis: Guarding the Digital FrontierWe are living in the digital age. We have been for over 40 odd years. Almost every function of living, almost every transaction of our lives is enabled and codified by bits of data. We tap and...
- Posted July 30, 2023
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HABA Honors Nicolas Bornozis, President & Founder of Capital LinkThe Hellenic American Association for Professionals in Finance (HABA), recenty honored Nicolas Bornozis, Founder, President & CEO of Capital Link, Inc. as Executive of the Year in celebration of its 39th anniversary at a private club in...
- Posted July 30, 2023
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Youth Leader and SLAA Founder James Pristouris Charts the CourseBrooklyn Native James Pristouris is an athletic coach who is committed to youth development through the emphasis of good sportsmanship and teamwork. But he is more than that. He is an athletic leader, organizing Greek-American and Greek...
- Posted July 30, 2023
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John Catsimatidis’ Book: How Far Do You Want to Go: Lessons from a Common-Sense BillionaireHow Far Do You Want to Go? Do you want to be a millionaire? Some might be happy to just leave it at that, but why stop there? When you have common sense the sky is not...
- Posted April 14, 2023
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Unleashing Our Inner Green Goddess with Author and Naturopath Alexia CabbadiasThe natural world around us, an often forgotten world in the hustle and bustle of city life, is the world that inspires us – the world that helps us connect to ourselves and to the depths of...
- Posted April 14, 2023
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Astoria Holistic Health: Discover Your Personal Path to WellnessWith our busy lifestyles, hectic work schedules, and often unhealthy eating habits, increasingly people are turning toward programs that offer holistic health solutions to manage weight loss and overall wellness. The expression “you are what you eat”...
- Posted March 21, 2023
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National Hellenic Society Fundraiser in NY for the Promotion and Preservation of Greek Heritage a Great SuccessWhen it comes to philanthropy, Greeks invented the word, but do they put their money where their mouth is? Some might say that Greeks could do more to help each other, and while they are saying that,...
- Posted December 27, 2022
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Honoring Evangeline Douris at HANAC’s Golden AnniversaryOn Friday, October 21, HANAC celebrated its 50th anniversary gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Manhattan, honoring Evangeline Douris, Co-Founder and Chairman of HANAC, with a lifetime achievement award for her service. Evangeline was born on...
- Posted December 27, 2022
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Total Eclispe of the Art: Getting into the Heart of Theater with Ioanna KatsarouActor, director, writer, and theater educator Ioanna Katsarou presented her play Raving Reason in early December, for one weekend only, as part of the Rough Draft Festival of the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. The play draws inspiration...
- Posted December 27, 2022
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Rania Svoronou, IBM Design Principal/Executive Design Director at IBM Consulting: Making the Human Side of Technology, …Human!For the past two decades or so our world has been transformed by the digital revolution. Technology and AI are at the core of our daily lives, from using an app to hail a ride to buying...
- Posted October 30, 2022
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Avra Estiatorio Breezes in to a New Hot Spot in Miami, 150 Feet from the Ocean!It’s been twenty-two years since Avra Estiatorio swept into the Greek culinary scene, like a fresh island breeze, when it first opened its doors. Greek food is certainly no stranger to the world of fine dining. It’s...
- Posted October 30, 2022
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From Tax Receipts to Sweet Treats: Patty Cakes PopsFormer CPA and Bronx native Petroula Lambrou turns her passion for baking into an art. Now a full-time baker, Petroula, who also goes by the name Patty, came up with the idea to launch her baking business...
- Posted October 30, 2022
