Three Greek–American Politicians Sworn In

By on January 22, 2011 in East Coast, News

Three swearing-in ceremonies took place this morning GST for young newly elected Greek American politicians. Democrat Aravella Simota (photo), member of the Democratic Party, was elected to the New York State Assembly for the 36th Assembly District in Queens, New York.  Nicole Malliotakis was newly elected as the State Assemblywoman.  Mike Gannaris, member of the Democratic Party, was elected as State Senator, having served in the State Assembly for ten years.
Aravella Simotas, who comes from Cephallonia, was sworn in, in a ceremony held in Astoria, whereby Mike Giannaris from Kalavryta and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, co-founder and co-chairwoman of the “Hellenic Caucus” in Congress, were also sworn in. Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, originating from Crete, was sworn in at a ceremony held on Staten Island.



  • OlympiakosDaD

    Senator Michael Gianaris just doesn't get it.

    This is a politician who steadfastly refuses to help,alleviate or even listen to what his constituents ask for repeatedly.Gianaris is on record for being FOR gay marriage which will bankrupt our Archdiocese.

    If and when Gay Marriage is legalized in NY state, any gay couple who is Greek-Orthodox will LEGALLY be able to get married in a greek church.If a greek priest refuses to perform the marriage; a "couple" can sue under discrimination and win thus bankrupting our archdiocese one lawsuit at a time.

    While I am a Progressive democrat,I believe people should be able to marry whomever they like.However, they should create a "gay church" no joke,so they will not be denied their weddings and this will alleviate a lot of questions,concerns,opposition to what Michael Gianaris wants.