Department of Greek Education Announces the Return of the Archdiocesan District Children’s Choir
The Office of Greek Education is pleased to announce the return of the Archdiocesan District Children s Choir. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, expressed his desire to re-establish the youth choir program. With his spiritual guidance, his deep love for children and the Greek language, the Archdiocesan Youth Choir will return this Fall 2021. This program was made possible by the generosity of the
Stavros Niarchos Foundation and
Leadership 100.
The choir will consist of children who attend district parish day, afternoon and Sunday school programs. The purpose of this program is to help young people of Hellenic heritage and of the Orthodox faith embrace their culture and achieve their potential as musicians and as individuals with high canons of excellence.
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Budget deal freezes SUNY, CUNY tuition, expands TAP
New York s state and city university students stand to benefit
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A view of the UAlbany campus on Monday, March 1, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union) ORG XMIT: ALB2103011219100006Paul Buckowski/Albany Times Union
ALBANY New York state s looming budget deal includes a $56 million boost in state funds for public colleges and a three-year tuition freeze at SUNY and CUNY schools, several lawmakers and stakeholders confirmed Tuesday.
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