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Hermes Expo Celebrates 35 Years of Greek-American Business Success

The Hermes Expo International, which began in 1992 as a modest gathering for Greek-American entrepreneurs, is set to celebrate a major milestone. On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, it will convene at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, New Jersey,...

President Trump Salutes Bravery of Greek-American Actor After Real-Life Rescue

In a rare personal gesture, President Donald Trump has sent a letter of commendation to Greek-American actor George Pogatsia, honoring his courageous intervention in a recent abduction attempt in New Jersey. The actor, known for his gritty roles in New...

Greek-American Leader Lucas Loucopoulos Honored With Philotimo Award

Greek American Lucas Loucopoulos will be honored with the prestigious Philotimo Award at the 34th Annual Hermes Expo Awards Dinner Gala, taking place on June 25, 2025, at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, New Jersey. This award recognizes outstanding...

Leaked Audio Reveals Pilots Reporting UFOs Over Oregon, USA

Two pilots reported seeing fast-moving, unidentified flying objects (UFO) over Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday night (Dec. 7), according to a recorded exchange with air traffic control. The incident, later shared on social media, has sparked further questions about similar...

TikToker Arrested for Tearing Down Greek Flags She Thought Were Israeli

A woman who posted a viral video of herself at a New Jersey restaurant tearing down Greek flags after mistaking them for Israeli ones has been arrested and charged, the New York Post reported Thursday. Amber Matthews, known as Ambamelia...

American Woman Tears Down Greek Flags Mistaking Them for Israeli

A New Jersey woman caused an uproar by tearing down Greek flags outside a Greek dinner in Montclair mistaking them to be Israeli. Shouting, “Free Palestine, this is genocide!” she tore down the flags. Her outburst startled the restaurant staff...

Senator Bob Menendez Found Guilty on All Corruption Charges

Senator Bob Menendez from New Jersey's Eighth Congressional District has been found guilty of the 16 charges he faced. Menendez will be sentenced by a New York Court on October 29. After the verdict was made public, Senate Majority Leader...

Sen. Menendez Now Charged With Being an Agent of Egypt

Federal prosecutors in New York City have rewritten their indictment against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife, charging them with conspiracy to having him act as an agent of Egypt and Egyptian officials. The superseding indictment,...

Biden Says Hurricane Ida Shows “the Climate Crisis is Here”

President Joe Biden gave a speech addressing the impact of Hurricane Ida after it wreaked havoc on the northeastern coast of the United States, leaving 45 people dead in the New York City area. The president remarked that the...

Nine Dead as Hurricane Ida Slams into New York City, Northeast US

New York City and New Jersey suffered at least nine deaths as a result of the remnants of Hurricane Ida as it brought torrential rains to the Northeast on Wednesday night. Several people who lived in illegally-constructed basement apartments in...