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Archbishop Elpidophoros Delivers Eulogy at Funeral of George Zapantis
A funeral was held for George Zapantis on Monday, June 29, where His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros gave the eulogy himself in the midst of family and friends of the young man, who died in police custody recently.
The service comes...
Diaspora
Greek Americans Hold Vigil, Demand Justice for George Zapantis
Dozens of Greek Americans gathered outside the home George Zapantis in Whitestone, New York on Saturday to hold a vigil and demand justice for the 29-year-old man who died last week of cardiac arrest induced by excessive force used...
Greek News
Archbishop Elpidophoros on George Zapantis Killing: “No One Deserves to Die Like This”
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited on Thursday the distraught family of George Zapantis, the Greek American who suffered a fatal heart attack after being tasered at least twice by officers in New York last Sunday.
Elpidophoros had a long meeting...
Crime
Family Demands Answers in George Zapantis Death from Police Taser
The Greek-American community of Whitestone, NY remains in shock and the family is demanding answers from police after twenty-nine-year old George Zapantis suffered a fatal heart attack after being tasered twice by officers after he was arrested while brandishing a...
Crime
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty in the Murder of George Floyd
Former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on April 20 on all three counts leveled against him by the state of Minnesota regarding the murder of George Floyd.
Chauvin's high profile trial invited public attention and scrutiny for the...
Crime
He was Screaming “I Can’t Breathe,” Says Mother of Greek American Dying from Police Taser
The mother of George Zapantis, the Greek American who suffered a fatal heart attack after being tasered at least twice by officers in New York on Sunday, revealed on Thursday that her son was screaming "I can't breathe".
Speaking on Mega...
Crime
Greek-American Man Dies After Being Tasered Twice by Police
Twenty-nine-year-old George Zapantis suffered a fatal heart attack after he was tasered twice by arresting officers in his Whitestone, NY home on Sunday, June 21.
Officers from the 109th Precinct responded to a 911 call at around 9:30 pm from...
Business
‘Taste of Hellas’ Event Kicks off 2017 Hermes Expo in New York City
On April 24, the 2017 Hermes Expo International took place at its kick-off event at the Russian Tea Room in New York City.
The "Taste of Hellas" event was met with a great turnout, where founder and president Mr. Paul...
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
National Herald Publishes "100 Best Greek Restaurants" in America Issue
The 100 best Greek restaurants of the USA are ranked and are now available on newsstands. The publication belongs to The National Herald, and can be found in the May 28 - June 3, 2011 issue. This special issue...