About Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos has over six years experience in journalism. He holds a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree and Post-Master’s degree from Queens College, CUNY. He is also a frequent contributor, reporter, and New York correspondent for various publications in the Greek-American press. Most of his articles are interviews with various well-known dignitaries, entertainers, musicians and celebrities, as well as reviews of concerts, albums, and other major events. His articles have been published in such Greek-American publications as The Greek Reporter, NEO Magazine, the Hellenic Journal, the Hellenic Communication Service, the Hellenic News of America, the Greek-American Herald, Greek News, The Greek Star, Omogeneia: Greek News and Sports Review, the Hellenic Voice, the Hellenic Times, Ellopia Press Magazine, among others.
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Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund Turns 22

By on May 18, 2013 in Business, Celebrities, East Coast, New York

On May 11, 2013, the 22nd annual Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund (HTSF) GALA was held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, awarding 36 scholarships to raise the total over its 22 years to more than $2 million. The event commenced with a video telecast that featured such previous honorees as Ernie Anastos, Bob [...]

Katsoris Says Hellenic Times Scholarship Gala Set

Katsoris Says Hellenic Times Scholarship Gala Set

By on April 6, 2013 in East Coast, New York

Nick Katsoris, Dinner Chairman and President of the Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund (HTSF) gala said all is ready for this year’s event on May 11 in New York City at the Marriot Marquis hotel. Katsoris is also general counsel of the Red Apple Group and the author of the critically-acclaimed Loukoumi children’s book series. This [...]

Paulina Jayne Knows Country Music

By on April 1, 2013 in Celebrities, East Coast, Music, New York

Rising Greek-American country singer Paulina Jayne has received four nominations for the Detroit Music Awards, including in the top categories and said he’s excited and hoping to win. In an interview with New York journalist Markos Papadatos about being considered for outstanding vocalist/band, songwriter, song and People’s Choice Song, she said,” “That was so cool [...]

Marina And The Diamonds on ‘How to be a Heartbreaker’

By on March 29, 2013 in East Coast, Music, New York

Marina And The Diamonds talks to Markos Papadatos about her newest album, Electra Heart, and her Lonely Hearts Club tour, as well as her single How to be a Heartbreaker. What is particularly impressive about her, is that she either wrote or co-wrote every song on her album. Born Marina Diamandis, she has been praised [...]

U.S. Marine Pete Holevas Is Semper Fi

By on December 30, 2012 in East Coast, Interviews, New York

Pete Holevas of Queens, New York, said he was inspired to enroll into the U.S. Marines because he wanted to serve his country and told of his inspiration in a interview with Markos Papadatos, and his military experience. His parents are from Nafpaktos and he has been to Greece twice and said he intends on [...]

Xander Demos Knows Guitar – and Greek

By on November 11, 2012 in East Coast, Interviews

Guitarist Xander Demos may be rocking in the music world, but he says he’s in touch with his Greek heritage too. Demos, known for his blasting rock/metal rhythms, is touring the U.S. “My Greek heritage is pretty cool. I am exactly 50% Greek (25% Italian and 25% Russian). I have to say that one of my favorite things is [...]

Father Dimitrios Moraitis: Making St. Paraskevi Shine

By on August 25, 2012 in East Coast, Interviews, New York

Eight years after Father Dimitrios Moraitis was installed as the “proestamenos” of St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church in Greenlawn, Long Island – and then starting his ninth year in the ministry – he has transformed the church into not just a place of worship, but of giving. St. Paraskevi has always been a very [...]

Olympic Gold Medalist Kaklamanakis Remembers His Fans

By on August 13, 2012 in East Coast, Interviews, New York

In an interview with Markos Papadatos for GreekReporter, Nikos Kaklamanakis, a world champion in the Mistral wind-surfing category, and winner of the gold medal in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and silver medal in 2004 at the Athens Games, talked about how tough the sport is and his gratitude to his fans, especially Greek-Americans [...]

Aravella Simotas Talks About the 25th Hellenic News of America Anniversary

By on August 4, 2012 in East Coast, Interviews, New York

On Friday, August 3, 2012, Markos Papadatos spoke with Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas, who works in the 36th Assembly District in Astoria, New York. She is expected to be a part of the upcoming twenty-fifth anniversary of the Hellenic News of America (HNA). “I am honored to take part in this anniversary. Since 1987, the HNA [...]

Kalomira Talks About her Pregnancy and Music

By on August 4, 2012 in East Coast, Interviews, New York

This past May, Kalomira was a special guest performer at the Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund (HTSF) GALA, where she sang a duet with Constantine Maroulis on Journey’s inspirational classic “Don’t Stop Believin’.” “I have a better time each year when I go to the HTSF event. This year topped it all. I had the best [...]

St. Nicholas Greek Festival in Long Island, NY to Raffle Car, Prizes

By on May 21, 2012 in East Coast, Events, Festivals, New York

St. Nicholas Shrine Greek Orthodox Church’s Annual Grecian Festival will take place May 31 until June 3. It will consist of four fun-filled days, and will feature live Greek music by Minore, as well as authentic Greek food, traditional Greek folk dancing, and homemade Greek pastries. Volunteers are needed and no experience is necessary. Thursday, [...]

Stars and Scholars Shine at 21st Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund GALA

By on May 13, 2012 in East Coast, New York, News

The 21st Annual Hellenic Times GALA, which took place on May 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, opened with a newscast introduction that featured veteran reporters Ernie Anastos, Alexis Christoforous, as well as chief meteorologist Nick Gregory. Nick Katsoris, the President of the Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund (HTSF), made the opening [...]