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Greek News
Greek Diner in NY Boycotted Over Support for Israel, Now Backed by the Jewish Community
A Greek diner on Long Island, NY was initially boycotted for showing overt support for Israel, but the local Jewish community came to the rescue.
Israeli flags and posters of hostages kidnapped by Hamas sparked outrage and a boycott of...
Health
New York Declares State of Emergency as Polio Continues to Spread
Circulating polio virus has been detected in Long Island wastewater samples, indicating an increasing risk of paralytic illness and resulting in the declaration of a state of disaster emergency in New York on Friday.
After U.S. Centers for Disease Control...
Crime
29-Year-Old Greek-American Mother Murdered in New York
New York police are investigating after 29-year-old Greek-American Irene Spantopanagos, who was stabbed to death in an apparent murder-suicide attempt on Saturday.
Authorities say officers from the Nassau County Police Department's were called to a home on North Manhattan Avenue...
Diaspora
Fallen NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos’ Wife Gives Powerful Eulogy
The wife of fallen Greek American NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos delivered a moving eulogy at his funeral on Tuesday alongside his community.
Diaspora
Hundreds Pay Last Respects to NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos
Hundreds gathered on Monday on Long Island, to pay last respects to Greek American NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos.
Greek News
Greek-American State Trooper Runs for New York Senate Seat
Veteran New York State Trooper Mike Siderakis, a resident of Nesconset, Long Island, is running for a seat in the New York Senate in this year's elections.
The Democrat, who has three children with his wife Sandra, once served in...