- VICTORIA KYRIAKIDES: AT THE VANGUARD OF FASHION, IN GREECE AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
- KEEPING THE FAITH
- Greek-American Cassandra Kulukundis on her 2026 Oscar win for ‘Best Casting’
- IN SERVICE OF THE STATES: GREEKS AT THE BATTLE OF DERNA
- Ancient Greek Theatre (AGT) students of Hellenic Classical Charter Schools in Brooklyn (Park Slope) and Staten Island in Greece!
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VICTORIA KYRIAKIDES: AT THE VANGUARD OF FASHION, IN GREECE AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLDby Athena Efter The name Victoria Kyriakides has become synonymous around the world for eclectic and renowned bridal wear. The Greek designer’s work has graced the international pages of Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and WWD to name...
- Posted April 17, 2026
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KEEPING THE FAITHHow early Greek immigrants practiced their religion in America When the first significant waves of Greek immigrants arrived in the United States between the 1880s and the 1920s, they carried little with them—often a small suitcase, a...
- Posted April 17, 2026
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Greek-American Cassandra Kulukundis on her 2026 Oscar win for ‘Best Casting’by Markos Papadatos Cassandra Kulukundis spoke with members of the media in the Oscars Press Room after her Academy Award win, where she became the first person to ever win the Oscar for “Best Casting” for “One...
- Posted April 17, 2026
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IN SERVICE OF THE STATES: GREEKS AT THE BATTLE OF DERNAby Dean Kalimniou* The painting Attack on Derna by Charles Waterhouse, is unremarkable, with the eye drawn to the advancing American force, to the Marines pressing forward under command, to the flag that will soon be raised...
- Posted April 17, 2026
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Ancient Greek Theatre (AGT) students of Hellenic Classical Charter Schools in Brooklyn (Park Slope) and Staten Island in Greece!This year’s visit was especially historic for our school community. For the first time in our history, students from both campuses traveled together, bringing nearly 60 students, educators, and chaperones to Greece. As our Staten Island campus...
- Posted April 17, 2026
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Stephen Faitos: Inside the World of Starbright Floral Designby Athena Efter Tucked within the vibrant bustle of Manhattan’s historic flower district, Starbright Floral Design stands out as far more than a typical neighborhood flower shop. It has become a destination where floral artistry meets innovation....
- Posted March 27, 2026
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Leadership 100 Appoints New Executive DirectorThe Leadership 100 Executive Committee, meeting on Friday morning, February 27, 2026, elected Rev. Protopresbyter Panagiotis Papazafiropoulos as Executive Director of Leadership 100, with the consensus of the Board of Trustees, meeting Friday afternoon, according to Michael...
- Posted March 27, 2026
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Leadership 100 Inducts New Chairman, Approves $6.5 Million in Grants at the 35th Annual ConferenceThe 35th Annual Leadership 100 Conference, which took place on February 5-8, 2026, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, ended three days of momentous actions. Foremost was the transition of the...
- Posted March 27, 2026
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AHI Announces Honorees for 52nd Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement & National Public Service Awards DinnerThe American Hellenic Institute (AHI) will host its 52nd Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement & National Public Service Awards Dinner on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at The Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. The black-tie event will bring together...
- Posted March 27, 2026
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Justin Hartley of ‘Tracker’ – Season 3by Markos Papadatos Emmy-nominated actor Justin Hartley chatted with Markos Papadatos about starring in “Tracker” on CBS, where he plays Colter Shaw, and serves as an executive producer. Byron Pulsifer once said: “Imagine, dream, and believe in...
- Posted March 27, 2026
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HERITAGE GREECE®: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Odyssey of Self-Discovery—and Lifelong JourneyFor many young people of Greek descent growing up in North America, Greece begins as an idea—formed through family stories, church festivals, inherited traditions, and fragments of history learned at home or in school. It is something...
- Posted March 27, 2026
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CLOSING THE ACADEMY: THE REAL STORYby Dean Kalimniou* The assertion that Justinian closed the Academy of Athens in 529 has entered historical discourse as a proposition that appears self-evident precisely because it is seldom tested, functioning as a compressed narrative in which...
- Posted March 26, 2026
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Memory, Roots and a Forgotten Island in the Saronic GulfVisual artist Eri Dimitriadi speaks to NEO about memory, place and the search for roots By Kelly Fanarioti “When I was a child, I asked my mother what those empty houses on the island were. She told...
- Posted March 26, 2026
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AHEPA Senior Living Announces Three Senior Leadership PromotionsAHEPA Senior Living announced three senior leadership promotions across its enterprise, strengthening operational and external affairs leadership at both AHEPA Senior Living and Hellenic Senior Living. “We are excited to announce these well-earned promotions, which reflect the...
- Posted March 26, 2026
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The Quayby James Terezakis A lazy morning sun cast its shadow on “Quay Street.“ The 4-Kilometer boulevard that was adjacent to the waterfront at “Smyrna.” Smyrna, the jewel of ancient Anatolia — a polyglot population of 300,000, divided...
- Posted March 26, 2026
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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
