- Leading HANAC: Stacy Bliagos on Community Service in New York
- The Hellenic Initiative Celebrates Record-Breaking Weekend in New York
- Building the Future: HANAC’s 53rd Anniversary Gala Honors Advocates for Affordable Housing and Community Care
- Leona Lewis: Las Vegas residency ‘A Starry Night’
- Emmanuel Velivasakis, Distinguished Engineer and Author, Presents His Book at the Hellenic Cultural Center
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Leading HANAC: Stacy Bliagos on Community Service in New Yorkby Athena Efter For 53 years the Hellenic-American Neighborhood Action Committee, or HANAC as it is familiarly called, has served as a beacon of hope and assistance to the New York City community. Founded in 1972 to...
- Posted January 3, 2026
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The Hellenic Initiative Celebrates Record-Breaking Weekend in New York$2.7 MILLION RAISED TO SUPPORT GREECE The Hellenic Initiative (THI) raised a record-breaking $2.7 million through a series of events in New York City December 5-8 dedicated to THI’s mission of investing in the future of Greece....
- Posted January 3, 2026
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Leona Lewis: Las Vegas residency ‘A Starry Night’by Markos Papadatos Grammy-nominated British pop star Leona Lewis, OBE, chatted about her “A Starry Night” residency at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and being a part of the digital age. Track and field legend Wilma Rudolph once said:...
- Posted January 3, 2026
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An evening of Elegance and PhilanthropyAn evening of elegance and philanthropy was held at Americana’s Veronica Beard boutique in Manhasset, where members of the community gathered to support the mission of the National Hellenic Society. Hosted in partnership with members of the...
- Posted January 3, 2026
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Greeks and The Anti-Semitic Pogroms of Odessaby Dean Kalimniou* Odessa entered the nineteenth century as an imperial experiment. Founded in 1794, on the site of an ancient Greek colony, it developed rapidly into a major Black Sea port whose population was shaped by...
- Posted January 2, 2026
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A Bakery, a Family, a Neighborhood: 72 Years in KypseliGrigoris Remoundos, the owner of Remoundos Bakery, talks to NEO By Kelly Fanarioti At the intersection of Tinos Street and Kypselis Street, in the neighborhood of Kypseli, the Remoundos bakery has been operating continuously for 72 years....
- Posted January 2, 2026
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Michael Chiklis of ‘The Shield’ discusses his Greek heritage and starring in ‘The Senior’ filmby Markos Papadatos Primetime Emmy award-winning and Greek-American actor Michael Chiklis (“The Shield”) spoke with Markos Papadatos about starring in the new Angel Studios sports drama film “The Senior.” Greek business magnate Aristotle Onassis once said: “It...
- Posted December 7, 2025
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“OXI” AND ITS LESSONS FOR TODAYby Dean Kalimniou* There are a number of reasons why OXI, an event that took place some eighty five years ago, still resonates with the Greek people, quite apart from the obvious fact that it is an...
- Posted December 7, 2025
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A Night to Remember: Celebrating Hellenic Professionalism & UnityFriday, September 26th at the Classic Car Club of Manhattan (CCC, PIER 76), as Nyx swept her dark cloak across the blazing New York sky, the vibrant heart of the city pulsed with Hellenic pride and professional...
- Posted December 7, 2025
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Powerhouse Actress Maira Bondre Takes NY by StormWhen any actor comes to New York, the place they want to visit is The Actors Studio, where Elia Kazan ruled, and Marlon Brando started a whole new school of acting, and every actor of note has...
- Posted December 7, 2025
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From New York to Zitsa: How an American lawyer found a new life in the mountains of EpirusAnna Ellis talks to NEO By Kelly Fanarioti When Anna Elis, an American environmental lawyer from New York, first visited Greece in 2009, she had no plans to stay. She was finishing her law degree and had...
- Posted December 7, 2025
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The Hellenic Initiative Summer Youth Academy Empowers Underprivileged Children Through SportsThis past May, neighborhoods across the Attica region were energized by the arrival of the THI Summer Youth Academy, the basketball camp for underprivileged youth organized by The Hellenic Initiative (THI). With the support of local municipalities and community...
- Posted July 26, 2025
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CAPTAIN MARIANTHI KASDAGLI: Charting her own course at seaby Kelly Fanarioti In a world where saltwater and steel have long been considered the domain of men, Marianthi Kasdagli has charted her own course and thrived. From a young age, the pull of the sea was...
- Posted July 26, 2025
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Oscar nominee Lorraine Bracco of ‘Goodfellas’ is having ‘More Fun’ than ever beforeby Markos Papadatos Academy Award nominee Lorraine Bracco (“Goodfellas”) chatted about starring in the new Netflix film “Nonnas,” which debuted at No. 1. In “Nonnas,” after the loss of his mother, Joe Scaravella (played by Vince Vaughn)...
- Posted July 26, 2025
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Top American foreign policy leaders meet with leading Cypriots/Hellenes at the 40th Annual PSEKA Cyprus ConferenceFor the 40th Annual PSEKA Cyprus Conference, PSEKA brought together in Washington, DC Greek American leaders from AHEPA, AHI, Cyprus-US Chamber of Commerce, FCAO, the Chios Federations of America and Canada and others to hear from 35...
- Posted July 26, 2025
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Greek Ice Cream Comes to America: A Taste of Rhodes Opens in the Heart of Washington, D.C.This summer, a beloved tradition from the Greek islands is crossing the Atlantic and landing in the historic heart of America’s capital. On July 20—National Ice Cream Day—Yala Greek Ice Cream will open its doors in Georgetown, Washington,...
- Posted July 26, 2025
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The Crimson Teardrops of Hagia Sophiaby James Terezakis The sun was setting in the west, casting its shadow on the Theodosian Walls. Built by the Emperor Theodosius in the 5th century, they stood for over 1,000 years, stretching three and half miles...
- Posted July 26, 2025
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Flying North For Winterby Dean Kalimniou* A chilling, fell wind sweeps across the ashen paving stones. Pedestrians raise their collars and clutch at their jackets in order to entrap the last vestige of warmth within them. It is so cold...
- Posted July 26, 2025
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The colors of our eternal homelandWhen I was a kid, I lived on Chios island until I was about seven, and then I returned again a few years later to visit, and I remember the green that flooded the windows of the...
- Posted July 26, 2025
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A Lifechanging Search for a Greek Pirate on HydraMNEMOSYNI’S MUSINGS… You’ve heard of Mnemosyni, the Greek goddess of memory. Mythology buffs will know that she’s also the goddess of storytelling—and mother of the Muses! So, it’s only fitting to name a literary column in her...
- Posted July 26, 2025
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The Mistress of SpetsesAn excerpt of a historical novel of Laskarina Bouboulina: the nautical leader of the Greek Revolution of 1821 By Nikos Linardakis, M.D. The Mistress of Spetses is a gripping historical novel, set during the Greek Revolution of...
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Integrity, Experience & Expertise with Emmanouela Kompa SolominIn the world of real estate, the need for a trusted, knowledgeable advisor who truly understands the market and the unique needs of each client is vital. Emmanouela Solomin, an Associate Broker at the Queens offices of...
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Divine Art: Fr. Anthony Salzman, Priest and ArtistBy Nikos Linardakis, M.D. In the charming town of Watkinsville, Georgia, nestled next to Athens, Georgia, is the modern St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church (GOC). This place of worship holds a secret—a hidden treasure of art and...
- Posted April 23, 2025
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Reviving Fourna: How a Facebook Appeal Brought New Life to a Greek VillagePeople who decided to move there speak to NEO By Kelly Fanarioti The decreased number of births, an aging population, and the concentration of residents in large urban centers are among the key challenges Greece has faced...
- Posted April 23, 2025
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The Academy of Hellenic Paideia Presents the 8th Annual TIMARETE Hellenic Arts FestivalUnder the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in New York The Academy of Hellenic Paideia proudly presents the 8th Annual TIMARETE Hellenic Arts Festival, a celebration of Greek culture, art, and heritage. This year’s festival...
- Posted April 23, 2025
