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“Stin Ygeia Sas …Ksenitia” in the US this FallThe New York based Syn-Phonia Entertainment Inc. in cooperation with the Athenian based B&G Productions have completed preparations for the much anticipated “STIN YGEIA SAS….KSENITIA” North American Tour 2014 staring the production’s beloved host Spyros Papadopoulos. Musical...
- Posted June 7, 2014
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OLD WATERS NEW RIVER: A CD by Spiros Exaras and Elio VillafrancaSpiros Exaras and Elio Villafranca, New Yorkers of Diaspora Greece and Diaspora Cuba respectively, make music that sizzles and with this work they have brought something new into the jazz archipelago: they have fused their art and...
- Posted June 7, 2014
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Dr. Eftichios Van Vlahakis (1935-2014)Dr. Eftichios Van Vlahakis, founder and CEO of Earth Friendly Products, passed away this past April in Key Largo, Florida. Born on the Greek island of Crete in 1935, Van endured the hardships of German occupation during...
- Posted June 7, 2014
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Spiros J. Voutsinas (1933-2014)Westbury, N.Y., May 1, 2014 – It is with immeasurable sadness that New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: NYCB) (the “Company”) today announced the death of Spiros J. (“Jerry”) Voutsinas, a deeply respected and highly regarded member...
- Posted June 7, 2014
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A Sovereign Example: Crown Princess Katherine of Serbiaby Eleni Kostopoulos Every year, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia host a traditional Easter reception at the lavish White Palace in Belgrade. More than 1,000 orphans, Roma children and...
- Posted April 16, 2014
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The Cypriot Young Professionals Host Event to Support the Cyprus Children’s Fundby Laura Neroulias* Love was in the air for over 150 Cypriot and Greek American young professionals and friends who attended the Annual Cyprus Sweethearts Night at Central Next Door in Astoria, New York. Hosted by the...
- Posted April 16, 2014
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Education: The Means to Advancing Hellenism in Americaby Chris P. Tomaras* Reading the article, “Maintaining the Greatness of Hellenes,” written by Andy and Mike Manatos in the January issue of the National Herald, one feels pride in our ancient and modern legacy. Our contributions...
- Posted April 16, 2014
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Erika Spyropoulos Appointed Commissioner of the Illinois Arts CouncilErika Wilhelmine Knickmann Spyropoulos has been appointed by Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn as a Commissioner of the Illinois Arts Council (IAC). The agency is governed by up to twenty-one private citizens chosen for their demonstrated commitment to...
- Posted April 16, 2014
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Anastos Named to NYIT BoardErnie Anastos, the distinguished and popular Emmy Award-winning broadcaster for Fox’s WNYW-TV in New York and the only New York TV anchor to receive the coveted Lifetime Emmy Award, is the newest addition to New York Institute...
- Posted April 16, 2014
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The fabulous career of a Greek musical original: George Cardamis (1919-2014)A pioneer of jazz in Greece (and often called the “Benny Goodman of Greece,”) George Cardamis became famous in the late ‘40s and throughout the ‘50s as a clarinet and sax alto soloist. Born in Corfu-the island...
- Posted April 16, 2014
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Fine Jewelry Designer Elena Syraka’s American Debut at the “Hellenis” in New YorkMore than 300 people in New York City came out to see Elena Syraka on March 25th as she made her debut American appearance with her latest exhibition, “Nour.” Following successful tours in Athens, Cairo and Alexandria,...
- Posted April 16, 2014
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Kissinger & Cyprus: A Book by Gene Rossides“Kissinger & Cyprus: A Study in Lawlessness” by Gene Rossides and a Foreword by Professor Louis Galambos, Johns Hopkins University, and Editor of The Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower, is AHIF’s (American Hellenic Institute Foundation) newest publication....
- Posted April 16, 2014
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“Magic Always Happens: My Daddy Loves Me!”by Dr. Neophytos (Neo) Papaneophytou* Having a good and loving father or father figure in a child’s life is extremely important. Research suggests children who have a supportive parent do better both in terms of personal growth...
- Posted April 16, 2014
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Interview 2001 for Markos Papadatosby Adrian Peel Markos Papadatos recently penned his 2,000th career article. Here he talks to us about the achievement, his love of writing and his future ambitions. Since his first foray into journalism, writing for his college...
- Posted April 16, 2014
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Mario Frangoulis: Bridging Boundaries Through Music And Giving Backby Andrea Stassou International singing sensation, Mario Frangoulis, returns to the US, with his electrifying voice and stunning charisma. His first stop will be New York City’s Jazz at LincolnCenter on March 21st. Part of the proceeds will...
- Posted February 17, 2014
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Pan Gregorian Enterprises Honors Members and SupportersTom Lambros was this year’s Honoree at the 29th Annual Gala of P.G.E.I. (Pan Gregorian Enterprises inc.) of America Charitable Foundation, which was held at The Venetian, in Garfield, NJ. Stephen M. Vajtay Jr., Managing Partner of...
- Posted February 17, 2014
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Cretans Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Union with Greece in New YorkThe Pancretan Association of America (PAA) celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Union of Crete with Greece with a series of top-notch events, among them a Formal Gala Banquet at which renown author Harry Mark Petrakis was...
- Posted February 17, 2014
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San Francisco’s Star-Studded Hellenic Charity Ball 2013 – Another Great Success!The Elios Charitable Foundation continued to raise awareness and funds at their Hellenic Charity Ball, held at San Francisco’s super-elegant Westin St. Francis Hotel on Union Square. Proceeds from the star-studded event benefit Greek educational and cultural programs throughout the...
- Posted February 17, 2014
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40 Years of Occupation and Division in Cyprus – No More!By Philip Christopher It is unbelievable that the biggest injustice in the world has been allowed to stand for forty years! This coming July 2014, we will be commemorating the 40th anniversary of the brutal tragic invasion of...
- Posted February 16, 2014
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Cyprus Federation of America Holds 42nd National ConventionThe Cyprus Federation of America, Inc. will hold their 42nd National Convention on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Terrace on the Park, 5211 11th Street, Corona (Flushing), New York, 11368 (718-592-5000) from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM....
- Posted February 16, 2014
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George Clooney: Calls Britain to Return Artifacts to GreeceGeorge Clooney has called on the U.K. to act as real “Monuments Men” and return historic Greek art held in British museums. Responding to a question from a Greek journalist at the press conference in Berlin for his new...
- Posted February 16, 2014
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Comedian Markos Seferlis’ North American Tourby Elizabeth Tzoumaka “It will be my first time in the United States and Canada and certainly not my last. This is a dream about to come true,” says accomplished Greek comedian and actor, Markos Seferlis, as...
- Posted February 16, 2014
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Brad Sherman (D-CA-30)District: California’s 30th Congressional District which includes San Francisco Valley Committee/Leadership Assignments: Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade (Ranking Member), Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises, Subcommittee on Housing and...
- Posted February 16, 2014
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Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Kidney StonesThe body’s parathyroid glands, four pea-sized glands in the neck, produce parathyroid hormone(PTH). Primary hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which an overactive parathyroid gland makes too much PTH. PTH keeps calcium at a normal level in the...
- Posted February 16, 2014
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John Calamos Receives the “Capital Link Leadership Award”The 15th Annual Capital Link Investing in Greece Forum opened its doors with an official dinner at The New York Yacht Club during which the 2013 “Capital Link Leadership Award” was presented to Mr. John Calamos, Chairman,...
- Posted January 15, 2014
