Friday was Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibsons Greek Heritage Month Celebration at the St. Peter The Apostle Greek Orthodox Church located at 3245 Kingsbridge Avenue. Former State Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas who served in the State Assembly with then Assemblywoman Vanessa Gibson was the Mistress of Ceremonies.
The Honorees were Mike and Konstantinos Tyras owners of Food Fest and Victory Food, Themistocles (Themis) Karasaridis a Former Parish Council Member, Merkourios Angeliades Contractor and Builder of St. Peter's Church, and Georgia Karounos of Preston High School receiving the Youth Award. There was a Musical Performance by the Tsakonikos Greek Dance, Koftos Greek Dance, and Sirtos Greek Dance.
Former Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas was the Mistress of Ceremonies.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson gave an uplifting speech to the audience of the successes of the Greek people.
The Tsakonikos Greek Dance, Koftos Greek Dance, and Sirtos Greek Dance gave a musical performance.
Bronx Borough President Gibson, Mistress of Ceremonies Simotas, the Honorees, Father John Paisis, and Elaina Poulos who sang the National Anthem.
A special Youth Award was given to Mia Montanez by Borough President Gibson.
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