Posts tagged with "greek american"
Malliotakis & Tannousis Slam Turkish President Erdogan’s Decision to Overturn Hagia Sophia’s Status as a Museum
July 13th, 20201425 New York, NY - Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis and Assembly Candidate Michael Tannousis, whom Malliotakis is supporting to succeed her in the State Assembly, blasted President Erdogan of Turkey for taking away the museum status of world-famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkey’s Council of State annulled the 1935 decision to...
Elpidophoros: “We will not allow George Zapantis’ death to be in vain”
July 4th, 20200448 New York.- (GreekNewsOnline) The 29year old Greek American George Zapantis, who died on June 21 in the hands of NYPD officers who tased him repeatedly while trying to arrest him, was laid to rest on Monday June to 29. The funeral service presided by Archbishop of America Elpidophoros, took place at the Church of Holy Cross...
Gianaris and Constantinidis condemn the death of George Zapantis
July 1st, 20200417 New York.- By Apostolos Zoupaniotis New York State Senator Mike Gianaris (12, D) speaking to the “Greek News said that the police violence that killed George Zapantis - and that continues to victimize too many Americans - is unacceptable and those involved must be held accountable. “The NYPD is not equipped to respond to...
Another food distribution from the Hellenic Relief Foundation
June 29th, 20200468 Athens.- Photos: Stavros Tsakiridis On the 25th and 26th of June, at the headquarters of the Hellenic Relief Foundation and their partner organization in Athens, in collaboration with the Social Committee of the Athenian Society, the monthly distribution took place, following all health and social distancing guidelines. In...
Special to the Greek News: U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt on Elpidophoros’ First Anniversary as Archbishop
June 20th, 2020391771 I’d like to offer my heartfelt congratulations to Archbishop of America Elpidophoros on the first anniversary of his enthronement. Elpidophoros has done much to deepen the already strong people-to-people ties between our countries. He has shown great leadership and compassion in his response to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
An invitation by Philip Christopher to a virtual zoom fundraiser for Senator Bob Menendez
June 11th, 20200672 Greek Americans have contributed in immeasurable ways to the enrichment of American culture and society. Our parents and grandparents came to this country seeking a better life for their children and grandchildren and have thrived in business, public service, academia and countless industries, so needless to say, Greek American families...
Covid-19 Donations by AHEPA Chapters of Canonsburg, Pa and Trenton, N.J
May 27th, 20200324 New York.- (GreekNewsOnline) Mayor of Canonsburg, Pa. commends AHEPA as donation feeds 400 area families. In a communique to the Town of Canonsburg, Mayor David H. Rhome stated: "As we continue through the Covid-19 virus with unemployment extremely high and the need to feed needy families I was honored to receive a check in the...