Vidaklakis Couple Honored

Cretan’s Association “Omonoia's”, in celebration of its 90th anniversary, honored Dr. Nick and Nancy Vidalakis, members of Leadership 100, for their philanthropic and humanitarian work and in recognition of their contributions to the advancement of the Cretan and Hellenic cultures, at its annual dinner-dance on Saturday October 18, 2008 at the “Cretan House” in Astoria.

They were noted for their contributions to the Greek American Community and the Greek Orthodox Church, including scholarship funds set up in cooperation with the Pan Cretan Association of America and Drexel University for young Hellenes to continue and complete their education, according to Charles Marangoudakis, “Omonoia's" President.

Among the guests were: New York State Assemblyman Michael Giannaris, Consul General of Greece in New York Aghi Balta, Consul General of Cyprus in New York Andreas Panagiotou, PanCretan Association of America Pres. Manolis Velivasakis and New York City Council Member Peter Vallone Jr.