Tag: New York City

Remembering the World Trade Center’s Cobbler Minas Polychronakis

This article was originally published on March 7, 2018, after the passing of cobbler Minas Polychronakis, owner of Minas Shoe

March 7, 2026

Homemade Sweets Available Anywhere in the USA from NYC’s Most Iconic Greek Bakery

That piece of portokalopita you were craving? Or that nutty karidopita with all the spices and flavors of your grandmother’s

March 2, 2026

On This Day September 22, 2001: Archbishop Demetrios Holds First Memorial Service for Destroyed St. Nicholas Church

On September 22, 2001, Greek Orthodox Archbishop Demetrios of America led a prayer service on the grounds of the destroyed

September 22, 2025

Ambassador Aghi Balta Returns to New York as Greece’s Permanent Rep to the United Nations

The new Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations, Ambassador Aglaia “Aghi” Balta, officially presented her credentials to UN

August 31, 2025

Missed the NYC Greek Parade? Watch it in its Entirety Here

The largest Greek parade outside Greece took place in the heart of New York City on Sunday, March 30th with

March 30, 2025

New York City’s Mayor Hosts Greek Independence Day Celebration at Gracie Mansion

Despite numerous local, national– even international controversies circulating around the embattled Mayor of America’s largest city, the celebration went on.

March 22, 2025
Poseidon Bakery

Poseidon Bakery: 97 Years, Four Generations & One Filo Recipe

You know you’re doing something right when your family has been in business for almost a century — 97 years,

July 30, 2024

Roy And Diana Vagelos Give Columbia University $175 Million For Biomedical Research And Education

With the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the critical importance of biomedical research and new questions being raised about society’s capacity to

March 25, 2023

The Pappas Post in Review: Our Most Read Articles of 2022

Stories about important historical moments, new films, Glykeria’s golden voice, and olive oil being better than viagra were among the

January 2, 2023

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