- Secret Agent Evy Poumpouras: Brains, Beauty, and Brawn
- John Calamos, Sr.: “The outcome of the US election could have a big impact on the economy”
- Candidate for US Congress Natalia Linos: Her Campaign at the Corner of Science and Values
- PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation’s Annual Gala Goes Virtual: OVER 7,000 TUNE-IN TO CELEBRATE 2020 SCHOLARS
- AHEPA Gold Coast Chapter 456 Steps Up in Times of Crisis
All posts by Athena Efter
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Secret Agent Evy Poumpouras: Brains, Beauty, and BrawnWhen one thinks of a strong, fearless, and independent woman, Evy Poumpouras can be considered a paradigm. She not only wrote the book, but she has the hands-on experience and training to go along with it. She...
- Posted July 12, 2020
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AHEPA Gold Coast Chapter 456 Steps Up in Times of CrisisIt’s been a little over a few months now since NEO magazine reached out to John Levas, former president of Gold Coast Chapter 456, District 6 of AHEPA. John was A 32-year member of the organization and...
- Posted July 12, 2020
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Move over Ouzo. Make Way for Stray Dog Wild Gin!When it comes to Greek spirits, we think of lots of sunshine, cool beachside island breezes, and crystal clear waters of aquamarine blue distilled enough to swim in. We also think of another type of spirit, Ouzo,...
- Posted July 12, 2020
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Hotelier Argyri Katopodi on how Greece and the Tourist Industry Are Coping with the Covid-19 PandemicNEO’s interview with Argyri Katopodi, a professional in the hospitality and tourist industry in the picturesque Ionian Island of Lefkada, offers an insight into life on the island, its economy, and how the Coronavirus pandemic may affect...
- Posted April 29, 2020
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Demetries Grimes: Another Run with a Top Gun?Commander Demetries Grimes is not done serving. Now as a retired US naval officer, war hero, aviator, Secretary of Defense Executive Fellow, and diplomat, having eared his “golden wings”, he still has miles to go. In addition...
- Posted April 29, 2020
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Doing What’s Right and Getting it Done: Senator Raptakis Applies a Common Sense Approach to GovernmentRhode Island State Senator Lou (Leonidas) Raptakis has a motto Lou of “no one’s voice but ours”, earning him popularity as an outspoken advocate for being a man of his word when it comes to effective government....
- Posted March 24, 2020
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Calithea: The Evolution of Skin CareWith so many oils out there touted as being good for you, Greeks has always known that olive oil is a tried and true elixir of health benefits and a valuable serum of beauty. Yes, beauty. Greeks...
- Posted March 24, 2020
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The Ronald McDonald House New York Greek Division Celebrates 40 Years of ServiceThe Ronald McDonald House New York’s Greek Division held its 24th annual Christmas dinner on December 10 at the New York Athletic Club, celebrating 40 years of offering support to children receiving cancer treatment, and their families....
- Posted January 13, 2020
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John Levas’ Legacy of Leadership as AHEPA’s Gold Coast Chapter PresidentA 32 year member of AHEPA (American Hellenic Education Progressive Association) and president of its Gold Coast Chapter 456, District 6 for 18 years, John Levas has stepped down to start a new chapter in his life....
- Posted December 12, 2019
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George J. Tsunis, Esq. Honored at the 31st Annual Hellenic Lawyers Association GalaOn November 1st, 2019, the Hellenic Lawyers Association (HLA) held its 31st Annual Dinner Gala at the Pierre Hotel, in NYC. This year’s honoree was George J. Tsunis, Esq., Founder, Chairman and CEO of Chartwell Hotels, Chairman of...
- Posted December 12, 2019
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Pi Bakerie: where baking Meets artInspired by the Greek symbol of circumference (π) and the tradition of making pies, Pi Bakerie, located on 512 Broome Street, in Manhattan, has elevated baking to an art form. On my way there, I felt like...
- Posted December 12, 2019
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From Tosca to La Boheme to Madama Butterfly, Soprano Eleni Calenos Scales the Heights of the Opera RepertoireWhile opera enthusiasts and aficionados are always searching for the next Maria Callas, they also know she was the one and only La Divina. We can’t necessarily recreate her, but we can rediscover her breath through a...
- Posted October 26, 2019
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Takis Kastanis: Cracking the Yolks at YolkWhen dining out, whether it’s breakfast or brunch, eggs are always on the menu, and you can pretty much have them anyway you like them – scrambled, hard-boiled, poached, fried, sunny side up, or folded in an...
- Posted April 25, 2019
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Chartering Classics One School at a Time – The Hellenic Classical Charter School Expands to Staten IslandIt’s been two years since I last spoke with Joy Petrakos, Founding Director of Operations, about the success of the Brooklyn-based Hellenic Classical Charter School (HCCS) in Park Slope. I remember her great enthusiasm for the school...
- Posted January 2, 2019
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Celebrating the Season with AHEPA’s Gold Coast Chapterby Athena Efter Gold Coast Chapter 456 District 6 of the American Hellenic Education Progressive Association (AHEPA) is kicking off the season with its annual Christmas dinner and fundraiser. The gala will take place on Wednesday, December...
- Posted December 2, 2018
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Firing up for CharityThe NYC Sergeants’ Benevolent Association (SBA), led by its President Edward Mullins, held a “Cigar Night” fundraiser at Katch, a local brewery, in Astoria, Queens. The event was spearheaded by Gus Tsiavos, a longtime friend and supporter...
- Posted December 14, 2017
