All posts tagged "featured"
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America celebrates its founding and how Greece made it possibleWhen Thomas Jefferson sat down to write the Declaration of Independence in June of 1776 in a rented house in Philadelphia, the seminal inspiration he took was from the countless books of ancient authors that filled his...
- Posted July 29, 2026
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Aristotelis Moumas and The Face of Americaby Dean Kalimniou Every festive gathering in our family has its invisible guests. Some arrive in the form of stories. Others emerge from photographs passed from hand to hand across the table. A few inhabit recipes whose...
- Posted July 29, 2026
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Robert Wagner talks about the Golden Age of Hollywood and recalls filming in Greeceby Markos Papadatos Robert Wagner, who is a living legend in every sense of the word, chatted with Greek-American journalist Markos Papadatos about “Hart to Hart” and his illustrious career in film, stage, and television. “The important...
- Posted July 29, 2026
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The 41st PSEKA Cyprus Conference in Washington, DCThe 41st annual PSEKA Cyprus Conference hosted by PSEKA, with the leadership of its president Philip Christopher, took place in Washington, DC on June 9-11. It was cosponsored by AHEPA, AHI, HABA, the Cyprus-US Chamber of Commerce,...
- Posted July 29, 2026
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HABA Honors Dean Dakolias as 2026 Executive of the Yearby Athena Efter This year, The Hellenic-American Bankers Association (HABA) honored Dean Dakolias, former Co-Chairman of Fortress Investment Group at its annual “Executive of the Year” awards dinner.Dean Dakolias was co-founder and Managing Partner of American Commercial...
- Posted July 29, 2026
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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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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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From Athens to the world: The artist who draws logicBy Kelly Fanarioti Alecos Papadatos, the illustrator of the internationally acclaimed Logicomix, speaks to NEO about philosophy, storytelling, and the limits of AI He studied economics, driven by the kind of youthful naïveté that often comes with...
- Posted April 16, 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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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
