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Bill de Blasio Reelected NYC Mayor; Beats Greek American Nicole Maliotakis
Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio won easily a second term in New York City, beating Republican state Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis and several third-party candidates.
Maliotakis, a Greek-American, got about 28% of the vote while Bill de Blasio received a stunning...
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Hosts Celebration for Greek Independence
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio hosted the annual Greek Independence Day reception at Gracie Mansion in Manhattan on Wednesday, April 1st, acknowledging the huge impact of Greek people in the City.
In his welcoming remarks, the Mayor praised...
Greek News
Moderna Says Vaccine Safe for Teens, Will Submit to FDA
The Moderna pharmaceutical company announced on Tuesday that its mRNA vaccine, now only given to adults, is highly effective in adolescents.
Greek News
Is Malliotakis the Anti-AOC Republicans Needed in New York?
The election of Republican Greek-American Nicole Malliotakis, the Staten Island native who will represent the state's 11th District, is seen by many as an antidote to the leftist political positions taken by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, usually referred to by...
Diaspora
Greek-American Harvard Epidemiologist Ready for Congressional Race
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By Sean Mathews
In the democratic primary for the 4th congressional district of Massachusetts, Greek- American Dr. Natalia Linos is bringing her background as a Harvard trained epidemiologist and past international experience working with the United Nations to bare in...
USA
US Senate Approves Disaster Aid Bill as Coronavirus Death Toll Passes 1,000
The number of people with Covid-19 who have died in the US passed 1,000 late on Wednesday, as the Senate approved a huge $2 trillion disaster aid bill, which represents the largest economic stimulus in US history.
According to a...
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NYC Mayor Hosts Greek Independence Day Reception (video)
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio hosted the annual Greek Independence Day reception at his residence on Tuesday, acknowledging the huge impact Greek people have made in the City.
De Blasio paid tribute to all "those patriots almost two...
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New York City Council Honors Greek Independence; Prominent Greek-Americans
The New York City Council held its 2nd annual event honoring Greek independence Day at the City Hall on April 29th, 2015.
The Council honored five New Yorkers of Greek descent for their contributions to the community and the Hellenic...
USA
New York: Thousands Attend 193rd Greek Independence Parade
Thousands of people flocked to the heart of New York City on Sunday to celebrate the 193rd annual Greek Independence parade.
New York City’s parade, the largest Greek parade in the country commemorates the 193th anniversary of Greece’s independence after...
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Obama to Honor Greek Independence Day
US President Barack Obama will be once again honoring the anniversary of Greek Independence day by organizing a celebration ceremony which will be held in the White House on Friday April 4.
In addition to President Obama, Archbishop Demetrios will deliver a...
Greek News
Manhattan Explosion: Greek Andreas Panagopoulos Found Dead
At least seven people have been killed after a massive explosion leveled two apartment buildings in New York City's East Harlem, among the latest victims is Greek musician Andreas Panagopoulos according to the WSJ.
More than 70 others have been...
Politics
De Blasio Takes Up Senator Gianaris’ Call to Crack Down on Suspended Drivers
Following the release of New york City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Vision Zero Report, Greek-American Senator Michael Gianaris issued the following statement in support of the Mayor’s Vision Zero efforts.
“I am pleased Mayor de Blasio’s Vision Zero Report includes...
Health
New York City to Require Vaccination for Indoor Dining, Gyms
New York City will require proof of vaccination for all indoor dining, performances, and gyms, mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Tuesday.
Diaspora
NYPD Awards Fallen Officer Anastasios Tsakos With Medal of Honor
Anastasios Tsakos, a New York City highway police officer killed last year by an alleged drunk driver, was posthumously awarded the NYPD Medal of Honor.
Tsakos, a 43-year-old Greek-American, was fatally struck on April 27, 2021 while on duty on...
Health
New York Experiences Surge of Covid Cases
Omicron has officially taken over New York City. New positive case reports in New York State have surged by almost 60% in the last two weeks, right around the time the Omicron variant was first traced in the United...