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Stella Kokolis named Greek teacher of the year in New York
The president of the Federation of Hellenic American Teachers and the World Council of Hellenes Abroad (SAE)’s Education Committee for the US region, Stella Kokolis, has been named “Greek Teacher of the Year 2009” by The National Herald newspaper...
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Greek ballroom dancers in Bridgeport
Dimitrios and Maria Damalas (foto), the national ballroom dance champions of Greece, and Greece's representatives in Latin dancing to the World Championships taking place in London, will bring their show to the monthly ballroom dance/show event at Holy Trinity...
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Priest Honored for 45 years of Ordained Service
NORTH WILDWOOD - St. Demetrios Church dedicated its recent journal album to the Rev. Father Steven J Viahos, pastor of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church since 1992 for 45 years of ordained ministry and service to the Greek Orthodox...
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The Legendary "Mediterranean" store closed: The last Greek grocery store in Jamaica
The legendary Greek grocery store, "Mediterranean" of Jamaica, Queens closed.
The last "Mediterranean" store, which operated for over 45 years at Parsons Boulevard, located across from Saint Dimitrios Church, has been taken over by new ownership.
The residents of Jamaica Hills,...
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Greek-American Michael Gianaris a Senate candidate
Greek-American Democrat and New York State Assemblyman Michael Gianaris has announced that he will stand for a seat in the New York Senate. Gianaris was elected to the New York House for the first time in 2000 and is...
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“Gynekokratia”: a custom revived by ethnic Thracians living in New York
The Pan-Thracian Union of America, Orpheus, has invited its members and all its friends to attend the “Gynekokratia” Women’s Day event to be held on Sunday, January 31, at the Stathakeio Centre of the Federation of Hellenic Organisation of...
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Greek Deputy Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dimitris Droutsas’ trip to the United States
It has been reported that Dimitris Droutsas, deputy prime minister of foreign affairs will arrive in the United States to meet with U.S. minister of foreign affairs, Hillary Clinton at the US State department during the first weeks of...
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George Maragos the New Controller of Nassau
A political newcomer, George Maragos is the new conroller of Nassau County. Maragos, a businessman of the Greek Diaspora who edged out two-term incumbent Howard Weitzman by 644 votes, was sworn in as Nassau County comptroller on Sunday. He...
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White House Budget Director Peter Orszag Has Love Child With Greek Heiress
The former girlfriend of White House Budget Director Peter Orszag has given birth to his third child, the New York Post reported Wednesday. Claire Milonas, the daughter of New York-based Greek shipping magnate Spiros Milonas, gave birth to a...
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Lakis Lazopoulos will be the Honoree of the Aesculapian Thessalian Brotherhood’s Dinner Dance
Lakis Lazopoulos, the renowned and successful artist, actor, and, for the past years, presenter of the very popular show, Al Tsantiri News, will be the honoree of the 105th Annual Dinner Dance of the Aesculapian Thessalian Brotherhood. We are...