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Article: CITY COMPTROLLER THOMPSON HONORS FIVE NEW YORKERS AT SIXTH ANNUAL GREEK HERITAGE AND CULTURE CELEBRATION
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- March 23, 2007
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The New York City Comptroller issued the following press release:
Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. honored five New Yorkers at his annual Greek Heritage and Culture Celebration on Thursday, March 22, 2007. The event was co-sponsored with the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee (HANAC).
Addressing several hundred people at City Hall, Thompson said: "Today, New York City is home to the largest Greek population anywhere outside of Greece. And every year, Greek Americans play increasingly prominent roles in the life of our city."
"In business, growing numbers of Greek Americans serve as leaders, playing key roles in New York's economic life. Teachers, entrepreneurs, artists, ...