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US Discovers ‘Chinese Police Stations’ Scattered Across Country
Six more bases run by Chinese spies have been discovered by US authorities following the discovery of a secret "police station" in New York City that was shut down with the help of the FBI, as reported by the...
Diaspora
The Construction School Changing Lives in New York City
A unique construction school created by Greek-Americans is changing peoples' lives by providing new skills to unemployed and disadvantaged youth.
opinion
The Kyrie Irving Controversy
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The Kyrie Irving controversy is electric. He is now suspended, but will it continue to unfold?
By Mathew Quest
Many do not realize why the Brooklyn Nets and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have hesitated for so long to discipline and...
Diaspora
Astoria: The Ever-Changing Greektown of New York
Astoria was the place to be for Greeks who moved from their homeland to the United States around the turn of the last century.
Diaspora
Manhattan’s Oldest Chocolate House Started by a Greek
Li-Lac Chocolates, Manhattan’s oldest chocolate house, was founded by Greece's George Demetrious.
The history of Li-Lac starts in 1923, when Demetrious, a Greek native who studied the art of chocolate making in France, emigrated to New York and opened his...
Environment
Sea Level Rise Could Flood NYC, Miami: NOAA
A new government report released on Tuesday says sea levels along U.S. coastlines could rise 10 to 12 inches in the next 30 years, with cities like Miami and New York seeing regularly-occurring, costly floods, even on sunny days.
The...
Greek News
All the Direct Flights Between Greece, US to Start Off 2022
This summer, American airlines will operate 14 direct flights every week between eight large US airports and Athens, Greece as the country eases its coronavirus travel requirements.
Greek tourism minister Vassilis Kikilias said after a meeting with US Ambassador to...
USA
New York Lifts Mask Mandates for Businesses
New York Governor Kathy Hochul will let the state-wide mask mandate expire on Thursday.
New York State initiated a state-wide mask mandate in December for indoor business that did not require proof of vaccination for entrance.
The mandate was due for...
Greek News
New Art Show “Coffee Cigarettes Amore,” Opening in New York City
Coffee Cigarettes Amore, a new series of paintings by Greek artist Kyvèli Zoi, will be featured in a new art show that debuted on Wednesday in New York City.
The show, with art exploring the inner pondering of unhealthy habits...
Culture
Greek Writer Ersi Sotiropoulos to Teach at City University of New York
Ersi Sotiropoulos, the famed prize-winning Greek poet and novelist, has been named writer-in-residence at Baruch College’s Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, part of the City University of New York.
Taking her position this Spring, Sotiropoulos will be the first...