The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is hosting a breakfast honoring Congressman ZACK SPACE OH-18. Congressman Space proudly serves on both the House Energy and Commerce and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. The host committee includes Theodore & Eleftheria Polychronis, Dino and Stella Andrianos, Aris & Isaura Anagnos, Vince Calcagno, [...]
Greek ballroom dancers in Bridgeport
Dimitrios and Maria Damalas (foto), the national ballroom dance champions of Greece, and Greece’s representatives in Latin dancing to the World Championships taking place in London, will bring their show to the monthly ballroom dance/show event at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Bridgeport. “We’re extremely happy to get involved with a function in a [...]
What did Obama’s first year bring to Greece
One year ago the entire world seemed to feel confident with the election of the new US President bringing hope. Barak Obama created a lot of hope, but still nothing has gone as he said it would. What has changed for Greeks all over the world? It seems like we still sit on the hope. Iraq is in war (soldiers [...]
City of Miami Now Has a Greek Monument!
The Statue of Liberty in New York finally met her mate, ‘The Union of the World’ in Miami, making these the two most significant symbols of freedom and peace in America. The monument was created by Gines Serran and was sponsored by Greek-American Real estate legend Evangeline Goulettas.
UT’s Ransom Center acquires Jackie O. letters
She wrote with enthusiasm to a publishing colleague and friend. Fifty letters written by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to a publishing colleague and friend have been acquired by the University of Texas, school officials announced Friday. Onassis, who died in 1994, was the widow of President John F. Kennedy and of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. [...]
Buying Property in Greece: The secrets you should know!
The procedure for buying property in Greece includes various stages, some of which are the same or similar to the procedure of purchasing property in other countries. However, there are a few details that would be wise for every buyer to be aware of, as they could save him a considerable amount of money, time and hassle. [...]
Priest Honored for 45 years of Ordained Service
NORTH WILDWOOD – St. Demetrios Church dedicated its recent journal album to the Rev. Father Steven J Viahos, pastor of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church since 1992 for 45 years of ordained ministry and service to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Viahos, a native of Chicago, Ill. graduated from Holy Cross Theological School in [...]
AHEPA condemnation of synagogue arson
The leadership of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the largest and most influential Greek-American organisation in the United States, on Tuesday issued a statement regarding the recent arsons attacks against the historic Etz-Hayyim Synagogue in Hania, Crete. “We strongly condemn the anti-Semitic attacks that have been carried out on the Etz-Hayyim Synagogue in [...]
Hellenic Society of Constantinople Honors Costas Mandylor
On Saturday, Jan 16th the Hellenic Society of Constantinople held its annual Dinner Dance at the Wilshire Country Club. This was the 43rd consecutive year that the organization “cut” its vasilopita. The Hellenic Society of Constantinople was founded by a group of Greek Americans who came to the US from Istanbul for a better future. [...]
The Legendary “Mediterranean” store closed: The last Greek grocery store in Jamaica
The legendary Greek grocery store, “Mediterranean” of Jamaica, Queens closed. The last “Mediterranean” store, which operated for over 45 years at Parsons Boulevard, located across from Saint Dimitrios Church, has been taken over by new ownership. The residents of Jamaica Hills, a neighborhood of Jamaica, were shocked to hear the news. In the early 80′s, [...]
34th Annual Greek Folk Dance and Choral Festival Kikcs Off in San Jose
Thousands of Greeks have gathered in San Diego for the largest Greek Dance event in the US. The weekend began on Thursday, January 14 with an Agiasmos service to bless the convening of FDF. It was followed by the traditional Opening Ceremonies and procession of teams in the San Jose Civic Auditorium. His Eminence Archbishop [...]
Largest Bronze Sculpture Of Greek Mythology to be Unveiled in Miami
Internationally acclaimed artist Ginés Serrán will make a grand declaration of peace when he unveils the world’s largest bronze sculpture of Classical Mythology, “The Union of the World: Monument to World Peace,” on January 23rd in Mary Brickell Village, Miami. Since Phidias and Chares created “Zeus” and the “Colossus of Rhodes” both of which were [...]
Greek-American Michael Gianaris a Senate candidate
Greek-American Democrat and New York State Assemblyman Michael Gianaris has announced that he will stand for a seat in the New York Senate. Gianaris was elected to the New York House for the first time in 2000 and is considered one of the upcoming Democratic officials in the Big Apple. He has stated he plans [...]
“Gynekokratia”: a custom revived by ethnic Thracians living in New York
The Pan-Thracian Union of America, Orpheus, has invited its members and all its friends to attend the “Gynekokratia” Women’s Day event to be held on Sunday, January 31, at the Stathakeio Centre of the Federation of Hellenic Organisation of Great New York, 22-51 29th Street, Astoria, N.Y. According to a relevant announcement, the president of [...]
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