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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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HABA Honors Brent Callinicos, Vice President of Google
Brent Callinicos, Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Accountant of Google, was honored with HABA’s (Hellenic American Bankers Association) Executive of the Year Award, the organization’s highest distinction, this past May during a lavish gala held at 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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Mario Frangoulis Preserving what is good “through music and an undying commitment to love.“
We were very pleased to have the opportunity during this sacred time – Orthodox Easter – to sit down and talk with Mario Frangoulis in an intimate conversation about life, music, meaning and the power of love!...
- Posted May 2, 2013
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AHI Hosts 38th Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted recently its 38th Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and Public Service Awards Dinner at the Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C. AHI honored a distinguished set of awardees based upon their important career or...
- Posted May 2, 2013
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Maryland Greek Independence Day Parade 2013
by Georgia Vavas Spectators from across the Mid-Atlantic region gathered in Baltimore’s officially designated Greektown to enjoy the Maryland Greek Independence Day Parade honoring our ancestors’ sacrifices to preserve the ideals of Freedom and Democracy. This day...
- Posted May 2, 2013
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America’s Piano Showman Dino Kartsonakis Brings a Musical Extravaganza at Carnegie Hall
by Asher J. Matathias* As Israel celebrates its 65th birthday, Jews throughout the world are heartened with the support evinced for this democratic oasis by Christians, and others, hailing the creation of a latter-day miracle in a...
- Posted May 2, 2013
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A Symposium to “Unlock Your Inner Entrepreneur”
Hellenic Business Network (HBN), New York Chapter, and Hellenic Professional Women (HPN) organized recently the Entrepreneurship Symposium 2013 entitled “Unlock Your Inner Entrepreneur”, at the Archdiocesan Cathedral Community Center in New York City. Keynote speaker, entrepreneur guru...
- Posted May 2, 2013
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Film Director Alexander Payne: Greece ‘energizes my DNA!’
Alexander Payne plans to visit Greece this June, as soon as he finishes the film he’s currently working on, “Nebraska”, a father-and-son story taking place in his home state. Payne was born and raised in Omaha, the...
- Posted March 6, 2013
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Dr. E. Mike Vasilomanolakis wins Grammy as executive producer of New Age recording artist Omar Akram
Omar Akram of Long Beach is a highly acclaimed pianist and songwriter who released his latest album Echoes of Love in June 2012. It was nominated for “Best New Age Album” at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards...
- Posted March 6, 2013
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Vice President Biden and Top US Officials Honor Greek-American Leaders
On the eve of the 57th Inauguration of the President and Vice President of the United States, Vice President Joe Biden and Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden, former Speaker and current House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, the...
- Posted March 6, 2013
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Leadership 100 holds Successful Conference with Star-Studded Roster of Guests
The unanimous approval of new grants by the Executive Committee meeting at the 22nd Annual Leadership 100 Conference, atThe Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California, brought the total of grants allocated by the organization since its...
- Posted March 6, 2013
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“Lifeline Hellas” Dinner in Aid of Children’s Hospital
The humanitarian organization Lifeline Hellas organised for the eighth consecutive year the traditional charity dinner “A Letter to Santa Claus” at the Hotel Grande Bretagne, in Athens, under the auspices and presence of TRH Crown Prince Alexander...
- Posted March 6, 2013
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Angelo Tsakopoulos: “Hillary will run in 2016!”
by Demetrios Rhompotis Greek American billionaire and Democratic Party major donor Angelo Tsakopoulos expressed his belief that Hillary Clinton will run for President in 2016 and she will win! In an interview with NEO magazine at the...
- Posted February 15, 2013
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New York – John Catsimatidis wants to be your next mayor
Four years ago, New York billionaire John Catsimatidis felt he had “done what I can in business, but I feel I have a higher calling” and talked about running for mayor. But then fellow billionaire Mike Bloomberg...
- Posted January 10, 2013
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AHIF Hosts 11th Annual Future of Hellenism in America Conference
The American Hellenic Institute Foundation (AHIF) hosted its landmark 11th Annual Conference on the Future of Hellenism in America, keeping the discussion of the promotion and preservation of Hellenism at the forefront of the community. This year’s...
- Posted January 10, 2013
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Leadership 100 Goes …to Hollywood!
Jim Gianopulos, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Twentieth Century Fox Film, Alexander Payne, the award-winning director, screenwriter and producer, and Nia Vardalos, the actress, screenwriter, director and producer, will highlight a star-studded program at the 22nd...
- Posted January 10, 2013
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Voices of Greece Charity Concert in NYC
Greek tenor and international recording artist Mario Frangoulis teamed up with his long time friend and mega stage talent Alkistis Protopsalti and up-and-coming Greek-French singer George Perris for a one-time charity event this past November in order...
- Posted January 10, 2013
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Kyrenia Opera Debuts with a Spectacular Performance
Kyrenia Opera, a newly established organization based on an initiative of Cypriot born baritone Constantinos Yiannoudes, held its Inaugural Gala this past December at the prestigious Tony Bennett Concert Hall, in Long Island City, NY, introducing itself...
- Posted January 10, 2013
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