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DR. KOSTOPOULOS TO RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED AWARD
Monday, 29 April 2013 13:59 Published in Omogenia & National Issues
DR. KOSTOPOULOS TO RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED AWARD
By Dimitri G. Soultogiannis
Special to the Hellenic News of America
New York, NY---A prominent Greek-American Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos will receive the distinguished Humanitarian Award from the BNAI ZION Foundation during the institution’s Tribute Dinner that’s expected to take place on Thursday May 9th, 2013 at the BNAI ZION House.
Gloria Sfiroudis Honored by UFT
Gloria Sfiroudis was honored by the United Federation of Teachers at the UFT Scholarship Dinner on April 25th at Russo’s on the Bay. She was presented with a plaque by Rosemary Parker, UFT District 24, Representative which reads as follows, “In Recognition for Your Union Activism and Untiring Commitment to the Student at P.S.229.”
She is a teacher for fifty years, having taught all grades from K to 6th grade. She held positions as Assistant Principal, Corrective Reading, Talented and Gifted, Educational Enrichment and Teachers College Writing and Reader’s Workshop. Presently, she is a Teacher of Library/Technology. In this capacity, she has conducted numerous workshops, staff development and curriculum writing for teachers.
Cody Simpson
On April 23, pop music sensation Cody Simpson chatted via telephone with Markos Papadato about his newest radio single “Pretty Brown Eyes” and his upcoming studio album, as well as his musical endeavors and plans for the future.
His latest single “Pretty Brown Eyes” is available on iTunes and its music video premiered on YouTube, which was well-received by pop music fans worldwide. “I wrote it about a girl with pretty brown eyes. It is a quite simple song, but it is a fun summer record,” he said. “I thought it was the perfect song to put out.”
Interview with Nick Katsoris
By: Markos Papadatos
Nick Katsoris chatted with Markos Papadatos about the upcoming Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund (HTSF) GALA, which will take place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on May 11.
Nick Katsoris is the dinner chairman and HTSF president, as well as the general counsel of the Red Apple Group and the author of the critically-acclaimed “Loukoumi” children’s book series.
This year's event will honor businessman and philanthropist George Sakellaris, the Chairman and CEO of Ameresco, Inc. and it will also feature a concert that will be headlined by JT Taylor, formerly of Kool and the Gang, who will be performing some of the group’s greatest hits including “Celebration” and “Ladies Night.”
