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My Vision for a Better Astoria
by Costa Constantinides* I have a story for every corner. My name is Costa Constantinides; I am a lifelong Astoria resident and share in the proud experience of growing up as a Greek-American in this great city...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Greek student-racers in Austin Texas for the Formula 1
“F1 in schools” is an international technological competition which takes place in 34 countries. There are about 17,000 students who participate with a gnomon to engineer, market and promote their race car that is manufactured out of...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Dimitris Mpasis on Tour in the US
By Elizabeth Tzoumaka The lyrics from “TA XAMOPOULIA“, one of Dimitris Mpasis’ songs , say “Small are the dreams of this earth, large are the burdens.” For the child of Greek immigrants born in Stuttgart, Germany, who...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Multi-Talented Singer-Songwriter Angelina Alexon
by Pandora Spelios We recently met with an up and coming popular singer/songwriter and asked her all about herself and her music and we wanted people to learn more about this popular youtube sensation – Angelina Alexon....
- Posted September 7, 2013
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New York sportscaster Harry Cicma has become a one-man sports conglomerate
By Ellen Tashie Frisina Harry Cicma says he got his personality from his mother Carol, whose family is from Epiros and Peloponnesus, and his work ethic from his father George, who has roots in Macedonia. “Work hard, be...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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National Hellenic Society Hosts C. Dean Metropoulos
National Hellenic Society (NHS) Los Angeles members and guests enjoyed a private luncheon with M&A specialist & consumer brand visionary Dean Metropoulos who’s also a member and on the Advisory Board of the NHS. Dean discussed the...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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The Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund Annual Gala
by Markos Papadatos The 22nd annual Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund (HTSF) GALA was held this past May at the Marriott Marquis in New York City with great success. As of today, the HTSF has awarded over 850...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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The American Hellenic Council of California Holds Annual Gala
The American Hellenic Council (AHC) of California honored three distinguished Greek individuals for their service to Hellenism and their excellence in their respective fields of expertise. During the 2013 AHC Gala and awards ceremony Professor, Author &...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Launches Young Professionals Group
by Laura Neroulias The Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to promoting trade and investment between Cyprus and the United States, launched its Cypriot Young Professionals group this past May. More than 150 people...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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Greek Parade in New York City
Thousands of Greek Americans and friends of the community filled New York’s 5th Avenue to celebrate this year’s Greek Independence Day and to honor the rich cultural heritage of Hellenism. The celebration marked 192 years since the...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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Cathedral School PTA Holds Fundraiser Event
Cathedral School Parents’ Association “Glendi” Co-Chairs Roula Lambraki and Lilly Gerontis Pritchard organized the end of year fundraiser at the newly opened multi-level Anassa Taverna at Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Eighth grade graduate Veronica Blau presented the...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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Yes, we, Greeks, Can(nes) 2013!
by Vasileios Terzopoulos It was great that Greece had a notable presence on the croisette this past May, despite the absence of a Greek film in Cannes’ Official Selection. Alexander Payne or Alexandros Constantine Papadopoulos brought Hellenic...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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The Jaharis Foundation Pledges $2 Million to Relief Efforts in Greece
The Jaharis Family Foundation, Inc. announced a pledge of a $2 million Challenge Gift that will specifically target hunger and poverty relief efforts to help children and families in Greece. The gift will be primarily distributed through...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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John Georges Buys Louisiana’s Oldest & Largest Daily Newspaper
Greek American entrepreneur John D. Georges, CEO of Georges Enterprises and the Georges Media Group, recently purchased The Advocate, one of the nation’s oldest and largest local daily newspaper and digital media outlet that currently serves the...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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AJC Global Forum 2013 shows stronger Hellenic-Israeli cooperation
On June 2-4, 2013 the American Jewish Committee held its 2013 Global Forum in Washington D.C. The conference that was attended by more than 1500 people hosted a keynote speech by US Secretary of State John Kerry...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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A New European Neglected Diseases Center for Greece?
by Peter Hotez & T. Dorina Papageorgiou* While today populations who live in poverty in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia suffer from the largest public health impact from the world’s neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), it is astonishing...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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A step closer to its creation: Cyprus International Center for Autism
by Neophytos Papaneophytou* For the past year, a team of expert volunteer clinicians, educators, and not-for-profit professionals has been working feverously toward the creation of an international center for autism research and treatment of those affected in...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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Reporting Live from… Kibbutz Yotvata!
Journalist Achilles Peklaris started his world journey back in 2001, September, when he was sent to New York City to cover the day after September 11th, when Ground Zero was still smoking. A couple of years after...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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Greek Press Freedom is on Trial
Following is an open letter by Greek journalist and publisher of “Hot Doc” magazine Kostas Vaxevanis to European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. Vaxevanis was arrested last October because he published the names of Greek bank account...
- Posted June 20, 2013
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Legendary News Anchor Ernie Anastos Receives Honarary Doctorates
Now we can call Emmy-Award winning news anchor Ernie Anastos by yet another prestigious name, Doctor. Mr. Anastos received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree from New York Institute of Technology at the university’s 52nd commencement...
- Posted June 19, 2013
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The Battle of Crete is Commemorated in DC
This past May, the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C., with the participation of military representatives from 40 other D.C. embassies, commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Crete, the first time in WW II there...
- Posted June 19, 2013
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The Brazen Plagiarist: Selected Poems of Kiki Dimoula in English
Kiki Dimoula’s poetry—the most praised and prized in contemporary Greek literature—is a paradox, both mysteriously intricate and widely popular. Her magic lens defamiliarizes all that is familiar, compressing distances between far-flung realms, conflating concrete and abstract, literal...
- Posted June 19, 2013
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George Chryssis in Memoriam
Greek-American businessman, author, poet and philanthropist George C. Chryssis was found dead in his house in Southborough Massachusetts by his wife Margo this past May. The cause of his death had not been officially announced as the...
- Posted June 19, 2013
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Archangel Michael Girls Soccer Teams Wins “JOY” Olympics
Congratulations to the Archangel Michael Parish in Port Washington, NY, Girls (7-9 year old) Soccer Team for winning the gold medal at the “JOY” (Junior Orthodox Youth) Olympics this past weekend at Suffolk Community College. The girls...
- Posted June 19, 2013
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Christos Papageorgiou at Avery Fisher Hall
Christos Papageorgiou, an internationally acclaimed Greek artist, will appear as Guest Conductor and Pianist on Monday, June 17, 8:00 pm at the Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, with the New England Symphonic Ensemble. The concert is part...
- Posted June 19, 2013
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