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Greece Lacrosse Association raises awareness for sport in Greece

The Greece Lacrosse Association is dedicated to bringing the sport of lacrosse to Greece. They plan to achieve this through the schools, football and basketball clubs.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church to host 2017 festival

By Markos Papadatos

West Babylon - St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Babylon is going to host its 2017 Greek festival from June 1 to June 4 on Long Island.

Owner Stephanie Mantzoukas opens up about Yiasou Yeeros Special

By Markos Papadatos

Plainview - Owner Stephanie Mantzoukas sat down and chatted with Digital Journal about her newly-opened Greek eatery, Yiasou Yeeros, in Plainview on Long Island.

Review: Yiasou Yeeros is a gem in Plainview — An exceptional Greek eatery Special

By Markos Papadatos

Plainview - Yiasou Yeeros is a hidden gem in Plainview on Long Island. It is a newly-opened, family-operated authentic Greek eatery.

GreeKrave is one of the new food choices for Nassau Coliseum

By Markos Papadatos

Deer Park - GreeKrave, the local Greek eatery in Deer Park, Long Island, has a major reason to be proud. It is one of the new food choices for the newly-renovated venue, Nassau Coliseum.

Neraki named Best Greek Restaurant by Best of Long Island in 2017

By Markos Papadatos

Huntington - On February 21, it was announced by the "Best of Long Island Press" that Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill has been named "Best Greek Restaurant on Long Island."

Maria Petridis crowned 'Chopped' Champion on Food Network show Special

By Markos Papadatos

Bayside - Bayside chef Maria Petridis has been crowned "Chopped" champion last night after triumphing in the competition show on the Food Network.

Op-Ed: Neraki is New York's best Greek restaurant of 2016

By Markos Papadatos

Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill, located in Huntington, Long Island, is the best Greek restaurant in New York State for 2016.

Hellenic News of America to celebrate 29th anniversary at Gala

By Markos Papadatos

Concordville - The Hellenic News of America, one of the largest bilingual Greek-American publications, will be celebrating its 29th anniversary.

Neraki in Huntington nominated for 2017 'Best Greek Restaurant'

By Markos Papadatos

Huntington - Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill in Huntington has been nominated for the 2017 "Best of Long Island" honor by the Best of Long Island Press.

Xenia Ghali to release music video for 'Under These Lights'

By Markos Papadatos

Electronic dance music songstress Xenia Ghali will be releasing her new music video for her chart-topper "Under These Lights."

Lost statue recreated through 3D printing

By Tim Sandle

Atlanta - The increasing sophistication of 3D printing technology has allowed for the recreation of a lost statue of Zeus, the sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion.

Review: Souvlaki is a pleasant Greek restaurant in Bayside, New York Special

By Markos Papadatos

Bayside - On June 23, Digital Journal was afforded the privilege to dine at Souvlaki Greek Kitchen in Bayside, Queens, which is a relatively new restaurant.

St. Nicholas Greek Church to host 2016 Greek festival

By Markos Papadatos

West Babylon - Starting June 2, the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon will be hosting its annual Greek festival on Long Island.

Op-Ed: Top 4 Greek restaurants in Queens and Long Island

By Markos Papadatos

Digital Journal ranks its Top 4 Greek restaurants on Long Island and Queens, New York. These eateries are listed in alphabetical order.

Review: Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill is the ideal restaurant for lent Special

By Markos Papadatos

Huntington - Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill in Huntington on Long Island is the ideal Greek restaurant to visit and dine during lent.

Review: Avli Tavern is a pleasant 'little Greek tavern' in Bayside Special

By Markos Papadatos

Bayside - On January 28, Digital Journal was afforded the privilege to dine at Avli Tavern on 38-31 Bell Boulevard in Bayside, Queens.

Op-Ed: Kalamaki GR is the best Greek restaurant in Queens, New York

By Markos Papadatos

After being afforded the privilege to review many Greek restaurants in the borough of Queens, New York, it is quite evident that Kalamaki GR is the best Greek restaurant.

Greek artist Kalomira announces pregnancy, expecting 3rd child

By Markos Papadatos

International recording artist Kalomira has announced her pregnancy on her social networks. She is expecting her third child.

Op-Ed: Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill is the best restaurant of 2015

By Markos Papadatos

Huntington - Digital Journal ranks its top restaurant in New York for 2015, and this year it is Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill in Huntington.

Review: Kalamaki GR is an excellent restaurant in Queens Special

By Markos Papadatos

Bayside - On Dec. 27, Digital Journal was afforded the privilege to dine at Kalamaki GR in Bayside, New York, and it was an excellent Greek restaurant.

Neraki up for 2016 'Best of Long Island' nomination

By Markos Papadatos

Huntington - Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill in Huntington on Long Island is in the running for the 2016 "Best of Long Island" honor in the Greek restaurant category.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Babylon suffers fire damage

By Markos Papadatos

West Babylon - On the night of July 21, a devastating fire caused millions of dollars in damages at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon on Long Island.

Greece approves austerity measures to stay in euro economy

By Nathan Salant

Athens - Greece's parliament argued long into the night Thursday but finally approved a long list of new austerity measures to keep the government afloat with emergency loans from other European Union nations.

'No' voters celebrating in Athens, eyeing victory in referendum: AFP

By AFP

Atenas - Hundreds of 'No' voters began celebrating in Athens Sunday after early results showed those who rejected further austerity measures in a crucial bailout referendum were poised to win.

Review: Corfu Grill is an authentic Greek kitchen in Forest Hills Special

By Markos Papadatos

Forest Hills - To taste some of the best Greek food in Queens, New York, all one needs to do is take a train ride, drive or bus to Corfu Grill in Forest Hills.

Review: Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill has savory sweet delights Special

By Markos Papadatos

Huntington - At Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill there is always something new to try, not only for their meals, but also for their desserts.

Catching up with Michael Zhonga: Greek-American EDM artist Special

By Markos Papadatos

Farmingdale - Greek-American electronic dance music (EDM) artist Michael Zhonga sat down and chatted with Digital Journal at a local cafe in Farmingdale on Long Island.

Wine cauldron attests trade between Celts, Etruscans and Greeks

By Karen Hardison

Lavau - Economically developing Mediterranean Etruscan and Greek city-states brought bronze and ceramics goods they traded for Celtic slaves, raw metals and amber. Northern European Celts controlled river trade routes during the Iron Age European trade epoch.