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New York Forum to Address Greek Property, Inheritance and Bank Financing
A free Sept. 29 program at Chiotes Hall will cover buying or inheriting property in Greece, Greek bank financing, ownership obligations, and digital banking.
New York Greek Film Expo Returns Oct. 8–18 With 12 Films and Cacoyannis Retrospective
The 2026 Expo spans five venues in New York and Fort Lee, with visiting filmmakers, a Sundance-winning opening film and a four-film Michael Cacoyannis retrospective.
‘King Otto’ to Screen in Greenport on Sept. 4
The documentary returns to the story of Otto Rehhagel and Greece’s 2004 European Championship run with a Labor Day weekend screening on Long Island’s North Fork.
Archdiocesan District YAL Conference Set for October 9-12 in New York City
Orthodox Christian young adults ages 18 to 35 can register for the October conference, which includes worship, professional networking, service activities, and social events across New York City.
Greek National Opera to Make U.S. Debut at Carnegie Hall
The October 15 concert will honor Nikos Kazantzakis through works by five Greek composers, with Anita Rachvelishvili and Maria Kostraki joining the Greek National Opera Orchestra.
Greece Sets E-Scooter Age at 17 as Rules Differ Across the U.S. and Europe
The minimum riding age will rise to 17, while insurance, registration and road-use requirements differ sharply from those in the Delaware Valley and other jurisdictions.
St. Nicholas National Shrine Names Volodymyr Zelenskyy 2026 Beacon of Hope Honoree
The Ukrainian president has been selected for the Shrine’s award ahead of a September 26 black-tie dinner at Casa Cipriani in New York.
Why Greek Families Opened Diners in America
From late-night coffee to college tuition, Greek-owned diners became a path from immigrant labor to family ownership across the Northeast and beyond.
Hellenic-American Chamber Elects 2026–2027 Board in New York
The Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce elected its 2026–2027 board in New York, with Eftihia Pylarinou-Piper remaining president.
AHEPA Calls on New York City to Recognize Greek Astoria After Immigrant Map Omission
A New York City map highlights 30 immigrant enclaves, including Little Egypt in Astoria, but leaves out the neighborhood’s longstanding Greek-American identity. AHEPA is asking City Hall to correct the omission.
How Chris Lazarides Brought Banking Closer to New York’s Greek-American Community
Chris Lazarides spent decades helping Greek-American businesses, younger bankers, and Cypriot-American institutions find firmer footing in New York.
Cyprus Brings Halloumi and Commandaria to New York Fancy Food Show
Cyprus presented halloumi, Commandaria, and other food and beverage products at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York, through the Cyprus Trade Center New York.
