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Greek-American James A. Koshivos, 21, Killed after Car Plunged into Ocean
FALMOUTH, MA – The police in Falmouth have identified the victim in an accident involving a car plunging into the ocean on February 20, NBC10 Boston reported.
The Hellenic Medical Society of New York announced that it is proud to have donated 300 vaccines to Greece for children in need, aiding the humanitarian efforts of Doctors of the World. Pictured is Dr. Dimitris Markouizos, HMS NY member and donor, administering the vaccine at the Pediatric division of the Doctors of the World clinic in Perama. Also in the photo are Dr. Markouizos and Dr. Kratimenos from the Hellenic Medical Society of NY.
HMS will present the annual Dr. Mary Kalopothakes 2014 Distinguished Female Physician/Scientist Award Symposium on Wednesday, April 30 at Lenox Hill Hospital’s Einhorn Auditorium at 131 East 76th Street. This year’s honorre is Maria G. Vogiatzi, M.D., Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology, Associate Attending Pediatrician, New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Reception 6:30-7:00 PM, Academic Program 7:00-9:00 PM.
FALMOUTH, MA – The police in Falmouth have identified the victim in an accident involving a car plunging into the ocean on February 20, NBC10 Boston reported.
BCHARRE, Lebanon (AP) — Majestic cedar trees towered over dozens of Lebanese Christians gathered outside a small mid-19th century chapel hidden in a mountain forest to celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, the miracle where Jesus Christ, on a mountaintop, shined with light before his disciples.
ATHENS – On the occasion of the centenary of the birth of Maria Callas, widely considered the greatest diva in the history of opera, the Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy-U.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months after his historic ouster as House speaker, Republican Rep.
LONDON (AP) — The British government apologized Wednesday to the families of 97 Liverpool soccer fans who died after a stadium crush 34 years ago, as it introduced a charter it said will sharply diminish the chances that others will endure the kinds of injustices they suffered.
CAIRO (AP) — A cargo ship broke down in Egypt's Suez Canal on Wednesday and crashed into a bridge over the crucial waterway, authorities said, adding that the incident did not disrupt traffic through the canal.