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Meropi Kyriacou Honored as TNH Educator of the Year
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
FAIRVIEW, NJ – The Ascension Greek Orthodox Church Parking Lot, 101 Anderson Avenue in Fairview, is among the locations scheduled to open this week offering mobile testing for the coronavirus, NJ.com reported on May 9.
Bergen County, in partnership with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, will offer walk-up saliva tests for COVID-19 infection and COVID-19 antibodies beginning on May 12, NJ.com reported, adding that “those who live or work in Bergen County are eligible for the tests but they must show proof of residence or employment.”
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said, “Bergen County is still unfortunately the epicenter of this ongoing health crisis with nearly 17,000 cases and over 1,300 deaths from COVID-19, the most in all of New Jersey. Although recent statistics demonstrate the effectiveness of social distancing with the spread of the virus slowing, we are not out of this crisis and must remain steadfast in our efforts,” NJ.com reported.
According to NJ.com, the mobile testing sites will be available: Tuesday, May 12 at Veterans Memorial Park, Englewood (located at the intersection of W. Demarest Avenue and N. Van Brunt Street); Wednesday, May 13 at M&M Building, 116 Holt Street in Hackensack (Hackensack Recreation Center Parking Lot); Thursday, May 14 at Ascension Greek Orthodox Church Parking Lot, 101 Anderson Avenue in Fairview; Friday, May 15 at 111 Outwater Lane, Garfield (Parking lot located behind Municipal Hall); Monday, May 18 in Lodi at a location to be determined; and Tuesday, May 19 at 540 Main Street in Fort Lee.
The sites will be open from 10 AM-3 PM and priority testing will be available for first responders from 9-10 AM at each site, NJ.com reported, adding that “the COVID-19 saliva test requires that a person does not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum 30 minutes prior to arrival.”
According to NJ.com, “test seekers must bring a driver’s license or some other form of identification and proof of Bergen County residency or that you work in Bergen County, for example a utility bill, pay stub, or work ID,” and those who have an insurance card, should bring it with them.
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
CLOSTER, NJ – The well-attended Greek Independence Day Celebration in Closter, NJ, took place on March 25, beginning with the Flag Raising Ceremony at Ruckman Park in Closter.
FAIRVIEW, NJ – The Greek Cypriots of New Jersey under the auspices of the Federation of Cypriot American Organizations, the Consulate General of the Republic of Cyprus in New York and Consul General of Cyprus Michalis Firillas will commemorate the 69th Anniversary of the EOKA Liberation Struggle of Cyprus from British Colonial Rule 1955-1959, with a memorial service at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Ascension, 101 Anderson Avenue in Fairview, NJ, on Sunday, March 31.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A fundraiser for President Joe Biden on Thursday in New York City that also stars Barack Obama and Bill Clinton is raising a whopping $25 million, setting a record for the biggest haul for a political event, his campaign said.
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504.
ATHENS — Police in Greece clashed late Wednesday with Communist-backed demonstrators who tried to prevent a concert by U.