The Greek-American League, founded by Nicholas Calamaras of Anavryti, served the immigrant Greek community in NYC in the early 1900s. While operating his tiny candy shop in Manhattan, Nicholas was a tireless advocate for the Greek community, extending his influence to local, state and even national politics. Between 1912 and 1934, he worked to support political candidates favorable to Greek issues: law enforcement, business permits, employment, immigration, deportations, export permits, and more. Purporting to represent hundreds of thousands of individuals, churches, businesses and publications, he wielded political power that demanded respect. Although Nicholas did not hold public office, his influence was acknowledged by politicians both locally and nationally until his death in 1939. Because Nicholas’ papers were retained by the family, a book about the previously-unknown Greek-American League has now been compiled. The primary source material is of inestimable value, especial...

  "Timeless Treasure:  The Benizelos Mansion, Athens' Oldest House" article published in the GreekReporter.com on January 1, 2025, authored by Tasos Kokkinidis. " At the historical center of Athens, in   Plaka , the Benizelos Mansion, or the House of Agia Philothei, is the oldest house in Athens. It is now a museum that opened its doors to the public in February 2017. In 1972, the building was taken over by the Ministry of Culture, and in 1999 it was given to the Holy Archdiocese of Athens. It was restored and made into a museum by funds from the European Union.  The oldest house in Athens was built in the 16th century Built at the beginning of the 16th century and renovated at the end of the 17th, it is a characteristic two-storied mansion of the period of the Ottoman occupation." To read the entire article and see additional photographs -  https://greekreporter.com/2025/01/01/a-tour-around-the-oldest-house-in-athens-photos/?utm_source=newsletter&...

  We’re EXCITED  to announce the NEW Bite-Sized Greek Genealogy Booklet .  This is a FREE downloadable 50 page PDF that is a companion to the Bite-Sized Greek Genealogy video series.  It is an expanded version of the handouts created for each video and contains additional references and many website links. Visit the HellenicGenealogyGeek.com website where you will find the link to the booklet and the video series. We hope this will be a helpful resource and companion to the videos. Wishing you success in your Greek Genealogy research!

  The Early Greek Settlers of Lancaster County 1896-1922 and the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church by Nikitas J. Zervanos, M.D. , published in the Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society, Vol. 110, No. 3/4 - Fall/Winter 2008-2009.  The booklet mentions 858 names in the text and includes 95 photographs .  The names are listed below for your reference. You can borrow through the inter-library loan system at your local library or contact the Lancaster County Historical Society - www.lancasterhistory.org ; email:  info@lancasterhistory.org Excerpt from the Introduction by the author: "Although many of the early immigrants and their families are identified in thee pages, many more are not.  I have told only those stories with which I have become most familiar, concentrating primarily on those who had immigrated prior to the establishment of the church.  I hope the reader will gain a familiarity of how and what these early immigrants have contribut...