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UK PM Boris Johnson Compares Brexit to Tortures of Greek Hero Prometheus

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson compared Brexit to the eternal torture of the Greek hero Prometheus during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday night in New York. Johnson gave a speech which attracted the attention...

Greek Teachers Association “Prometheus” Celebrates the 2,400th Birthday of Aristotle

  On December 11, 2016, the Greek Teachers Association “Prometheus” celebrated the 2,400 birthday of Aristotle at the Hellenic Cultural Center at 27-09 Crescent St., Astoria, New York. The topics discussed were “The Relevance of Aristotle’s Ethical Theory to the Contemporary...

Sold Out Crowd Attend Greek Teachers Association ‘Prometheus’ 40th Anniversary Luncheon

The Fortieth Anniversary Luncheon of the Greek Teachers Association “Prometheus” was held on Sunday, February 28th, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Terrace on the Park, Flushing, N.Y. His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios of America, Mr. Stephen Cherpelis, Archon Dikaiophylax...

Dr. John Siolas to Be Honored by Greek Teachers Association Prometheus

Dr. John G. Siolas will be recognized for his service as past president  of the Greek Teachers Association “Prometheus" at their Fortieth Anniversary Luncheon.  The event will be held on Sunday, February 28, at Terrace on the Park in Flushing, NY....

Prometheus Association Ends a Successful Year with Christmas Party

  An internet presence, non-profit and New York tax exempt status are some of the accomplishments of the 2015 Prometheus Greek Teachers Association. A Christmas party celebrating the end of 2015 was held on Sunday afternoon, December 13 in Sts....

Prometheus Teachers Society Vasilopita Cutting

    “I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well,” said Alexander the Great. The Vasilopita cutting of the Prometheus Greek Teachers Association took place on Feb. 10, at the Hellenic Cultural Center (HCC)...

Prometheus Teachers Society Celebrate X-mas

Long Island evergreen centerpieces decorated the hall transforming an urban setting into Christmas. Greek food donated by Astoria restaurants emitted the scent of the Mediterranean cuisine. Greek melodies made the Prometheus meeting-celebration held in the Hellenic Cultural Center (HCC)...

Trump and Johnson: Plot to Return to the Populist Era Postponed

Boris Johnson's failed attempt to return to power in the UK sends a strong signal to his US ally Donald Trump that strongman populism may have had its day. Johnson, who resigned less than seven weeks ago, announced late on...

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...

Prof. Demosthenes Triantafillou Is 2018 Educator of the Year

Prof. Demosthenes Triantafillou was honored as “Educator of the Year” in 2018 by a Greek Media outlet. A filled room with diplomats, businessmen, educators and parents came to honor Prof. Triantafillou for his unselfish, dedicated work in Long Island...

New Greek Language Pedagogical Program in NYC Initiated by Greek Archdiocese

    A spring workshop series for Teachers of the Greek Language is being held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Flushing, New York. Mrs. Maria Makedon, Director of the Direct Archdiocesan District Office of Education with Dr. Thalia Hadzigiannoglou,...

Dr. John G. Siolas Presents Book ‘The Greek American Experience III’

      Dr. John G. Siolas presented his current book at the April 6, 2017 SJU 20th anniversary. His book, “The Greek American Experience III” is a comprehensive exploration of the Greek language and culture. This analytical book includes the most...

Mardi Gras Draws Nisyrian Islanders of Tristate Area to Astoria New York

    The Nisyrian Society of New York celebrated their Apokreatiko Glendi, Friday evening February 24th in its headquarters at 31-80 41st St, Astoria, New York. Asteri band entertained over one hundred and fifty hundred islanders and their guests. Where is Nisyros?...

Federation of Hellenic American Educators Day on Greek Language Enrichment

"The starting point of a man's education sets the course of what follows too, “ Socrates.1  This theme was the focus of “The International Day of Greek Language and Culture.” The Federation of Hellenic American Educators, the Federation of...

Island Music Enjoyed by All at the Andros Society Dinner Dance in New York

The Nisiotika (Island Music) light, catchy songs echoed through Riccardo’s  by the Bridge catering hall, Astoria on the evening of Sunday, November 13. The “Zoodohos Pighi of Andros Society Inc." celebrated its 25th anniversary. The Society was formed by...