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Election 2016: The Greek-American Angle
by Endy Zemenides* As the 2016 Presidential campaign season kicked off, Greek-Americans active in politics dreamed of impacting this election the way it affected the one in 2008. During that open seat...
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Cultural Literacy as a New Year’s Resolution
by Endy Zemenides Most people reading this have probably made a resolution to better themselves in some way in 2017. We all have thought of how to make ourselves healthier, more efficient, happier....
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By Royal Decree: Have a Beautiful New Year!
I’m humbled (as you can see from the picture) by the outpouring of your support this time around! What you are holding is the biggest issue EVER in NEO’s 11 and a half years of history! I want to thank...
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A listing of gratitude
by Dimitri C. Michalakis Should we stop talking politics and instead talk about what we’re grateful for as we enter 2017? I’m grateful—knock on wood—and my late mother would spit to ward off the evil...
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Aghia Sophia: Times, Templates & Foundations from Byzantium to Present Day
by Chris Salboudis EMBCA’s Lou Katsos and John Fotiadis organized an amazing panel discussion entitled “Aghia Sophia: It’s History, Architecture and Cultural Contributions” at the 3 West Club in New...
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“Snob Duck” handmade soaps from Tripolis conquer the world!
Vasilis Douros talks to NEO Magazine about starting a soap company in Greece and making it a runaway success in the middle of a financial crisis by Kelly Fanarioti When successful people get asked how...
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“Ela Sto Trapezi Na Fame”: The Community Table & Charitable Faith at Aghia...
by Chris Salboudis A league of volunteers gather to help the homeless throughout the chilly winter months. Father Louis Nicholas, Gus Constantine, and Homeless Ministry Leaders Demetra Doscas and...
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“Cinematic Plateau”: Film Scores by Tasso Zapanti
In celebration of Black History month 2016, Tasso Zapanti released his score to the film ‘PROUD”. The movie, released in 2004 and starring Ossie Davis, Stephen Rea and Aidan Quinn, was written and...
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Babis Tsertos Revived The Great Rembetika Songs in a Captivating New York...
Greek legendary singer Babis Tsertos and his band revived the Great Rembetika of Greece (Greek blues) before a full house of guests this past November at the Kaye Playhouse theater in Manhattan during...
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FAITH Endowment Announces Summer 2017 Travel Grants to Ionian Village
For the tenth consecutive year, FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism will award full and partial financial aid travel grants to qualifying campers participating in the 2017 Ionian Village...
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Architect Saky Yakas Honored at HANAC Annual Gala
by Cindy Klimek The Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee (HANAC) honored architect Saky Yakas, AIA, at its 44th annual gala at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in New York City. Approximately 400...
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The National Hellenic Student Association’s Biannual Convention
The National Hellenic Student Association (NHSA) of North America, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, hosted their biannual convention in Boston this past November. NHSA succeeded in uniting over...
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The Orthodox Initiative at the Refugee Camps in Jordan
by Wafa Goussous* A request from Patriarch Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy city Jerusalem all Palestine and Jordan was sent to us from Jerusalem expressing his wish to visit the Syrian refugees...
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John Calamos, Sr. Honored by Pan Arcadian Federation of America
John Calamos, Sr., was honored by the Pan Arcadian Federation of America. Their highest award was conveyed at the group’s 73rd National Convention, organized this year by the Midwest District. John...
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Michael Psaros Receives Homeric Award
Michael G. Psaros, a member of the Leadership 100 Board of Trustees and co-Founder and co-Managing Partner of KPS Capital Partners, LP, was honored with the 37th Homeric Award by the Chian Federation...
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A CHRISTMAS STORY: “Hey Greek, you got that old Chevy outside?”
by Dino Pavlou It was one night back in the mid-70s, around Christmas time, and as always Jimmy Weston’s supper club in New York City was crowded. Customers were enjoying the music of Tommy Furtado’s...
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OXI Day in Washington: Honoring Veterans and Remembering Greece’s Historic...
On October 27, the Washington based OXI Day Foundation honored three distinguished World War II veterans – a Greek-American, a Greek, and an American – with the Greatest Generation Awards at a moving...
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Everything Ready for the Leadership 100 Annual Conference
The 26th Annual Leadership 100 Conference will convene at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan, Florida from February 9-12, 2017. Left to right: Dr. Anthony S. Papadimitriou – President of...
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Says Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Community Leader JOHN SAKELLARIS: “If you...
by Athena Efter This past November, at the 32nd Annual Pan Gregorian Charity Ball, John Sakellaris, a restaurateur himself, a philanthropist, and community activist was honored for his philanthropic...
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Sofia Papazoglou: “Laiko Music is in our DNA”
by Constantine N. Kolitsas In late April, Greek singer Sofia Papazoglou will embark on a short tour of the northeast, performing programs of classic laika and rebetika. She will appear in Norwalk CT on...
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