- Stephen Faitos: Inside the World of Starbright Floral Design
- Leadership 100 Appoints New Executive Director
- AHI Announces Honorees for 52nd Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement & National Public Service Awards Dinner
- Justin Hartley of ‘Tracker’ – Season 3
- AHEPA Senior Living Announces Three Senior Leadership Promotions
All posts tagged "featured"
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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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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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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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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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Building the Future: HANAC’s 53rd Anniversary Gala Honors Advocates for Affordable Housing and Community Careby Athena Efter HANAC (Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee) celebrated its 53rd Anniversary Gala at the legendary Ziegfeld Ballroom with a 6 p.m. cocktail reception followed by dinner and dancing. PIX 11 News Investigative Reporter Monica Morales...
- 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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Emmanuel Velivasakis, Distinguished Engineer and Author, Presents His Book at the Hellenic Cultural Centerby Athena Efter Emmanuel Velivasakis, distinguished and notable engineer of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center, recently presented his book Climbing the Peaks of the World, at the Hellenic...
- Posted January 3, 2026
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THE NEO STORYHow a grassroots effort twenty years ago became a lasting part of the Greek-American community and worldwide Greek identity At the outset, we were lucky to find the right people to bring NEO Magazine to life. Kyprianos...
- Posted December 7, 2025
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Mario Michalakis: An Immigrant Success Story(My brother-in-law passed away a few years ago. He came to America, worked hard and became a success, raised a family, and was both a friend and big brother to me) I first met my future brother-in-law...
- Posted December 7, 2025
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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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The Brothers Gerazounis: Engineering the Lifeblood of Buildingsby Dimitri C. Michalakis There are thousands of buildings in every city that need heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electricity, fire protection, security, communications, often involving miles of ducts, pipes, wires—and among the largest and most respected...
- Posted July 26, 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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Voice And Vision: Grigoris Maninakis, 50 Years Of Greek Music In Americaby Athena Efter Greek-born vocalist and musician Grigoris Maninakis has the distinction of being at the forefront of the Greek music scene in New York City for over 50 years. His promotion of and performances of Classical,...
- Posted July 26, 2025
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Hellenic Classical Charter School Celebrates 20 Years of Academic ExcellenceThe Hellenic Classical Charter School (HCCS), a National Blue Ribbon School, will celebrate 20 years this fall of providing students with a high performing, rigorous, standards-based curriculum rooted in the classics. What started back in 2005 as...
- Posted April 23, 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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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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Kieran Culkin2025 Academy Award winner for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for ‘A Real Pain’ by Markos Papadatos Kieran Culkin spoke about his Academy Award win for “Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role” for “A Real Pain”...
- Posted April 23, 2025
