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Politics
George Logothetis to Host President Biden at His NYC Residence
George Logothetis, Executive Chairman of Libra Group, will host US President Joe Biden for a fundraising dinner to be held at his New York residence on May 10.
Logothetis, who has built an international business group with assets and operations...
Diaspora
George Logothetis Named Grand Marshal for NYC Greek Independence Day Parade
George M. Logothetis, Executive Chairman of Libra Group, has been named Grand Marshal for New York’s Greek Independence Day Parade to be held on Sunday, April 30.
The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York announced that as part of...
Diaspora
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Meets Greek Community Leaders
New York City Mayor Eric Adams met on Tuesday with Archbishop of America Elpidophoros and other leaders of the Greek-American community in New York.
Among those present were businessmen Michael Psaros and John Catsimatidis, Chairman of the Friends of St....
USA
American Hellenic Council Urges Greeks to Stand with African-Americans for Equality and Justice
President of the American Hellenic Council Dr. James Dimitriou sent a touching message following the death of George Floyd and the social unrest that ensued, calling on all Greeks to stand for equality and justice.
The AHC president points out the...
USA
Greek-American Restaurateur from NYC Dies from Coronavirus
Longtime Greek American restaurateur Andy Koutsoudakis died from the coronavirus last Friday at Richmond County Medical Center, The Tribeca Trib reports.
Koutsoudakis, 59, the owner of Tribeca’s Kitchen on Church Street, was well-known to many for his warm, welcoming and...
USA
Archbishop Elpidophoros Announces Re-establishment of High Council for Greek Education
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announced on January 30, 2020, the re-establishment of the High Council for Greek Education in the U.S.
The Archbishop made the announcement during an evening celebration for the Feast of the Three Hierarchs and...
Greek News
AKTINA FM Radio Has Its Own Street In Astoria, NYC (video)
As of Friday, October 26, 2018, 27th Street between 23rd and 24th Avenues in Astoria, Queens will also be known as “AKTINA FM Way” in honor of AKTINA FM Greek-American Radio and its important contributions to Greek-Americans and Americans...
events
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...
Greek News
2014 Hermes Expo Kicks Off in NYC
A preview into the soul of the 2014 Hermes Expo was experienced by all. The New York "Taste of Greece” Kick off Networking Event pushed onward to the April 1st and 2nd Hermes Expo at the Concordville Inn, PA.. The...
Greek News
"The Family Room" to Open in NYC on September 30th
Producer Steve Margetis and Ethos Performing Arts proudly present the New York Premiere of The Family Room, a dramedy written by Emmy Award nominee Aron Eli Coleite and directed by Gwenyth Reitz. The Family Room runs from September 30...
Greek News
Tserpelis is New President of Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of Holy Trinity, NYC
Stephen Tserpelis is now the new President of the the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York. The swearing-in ceremony of the new President and councillors was held on Thursday the 7th of April 2011,...
events
AKTINA’s Concert With Thanasis Polykandriotis Enthralls Audience
Greeks and non-Greeks alike enjoyed an unforgettable musical performance on May 17 with Greek bouzouki legend Thanassis Polykandriotis at AKTINA’s concert ''GREEK MUSIC JOURNEY 2019.'' The thrilling musical event was produced by Elena Maroulleti at historic theater ''The Kaye Playhouse''...
events
"Greek Music Journey" Huge Success (video)
On Friday, November 2, 2018, the New York-based non-profit cultural organizations AKTINA Productions and CYPRECO of America, hosted once again the renownedGreek singer Babis Tsertos at the Kaye Playhouse theater in Manhattan in a magnificent performance which revived the...
Business
New York To Honor Greek Radio ‘Aktina FM’ By Naming A Street
25 years ago, Ms. Elena Maroulleti, had envisioned making a difference in the Greek and Greek Cypriot American community and also to provide for all New Yorkers a very unique and alternative radio voice and choice that is inclusive...
events
Greek Songwriter Lavrentis Machairitsas Returns to New York
Prominent Greek singer / songwriter Lavrentis Machairitsas returns to New York, accompanied by actor / singer Giannis Zouganelis and a group of distinguished musicians on Friday, November 3, 2017, in a new and one of a kind performance, in...