The park is a cultural center that invites people of all ethnicities to share and enjoy Hellenic music. dance and art. The park. which once served as the starting point of the Olympic flame in the United States. was the brainchild of GAHOA cofounder Dennis Syntilas. With contributions from students. the community and corporations. as well as cooperation with the NYC Department of Parks. Athens Square Park is now a cultural hub of the diverse Astoria community. George Fakiris. the first of GAHOAs honorees. was born in Chios. Greece and immigrated to the United States in 1969. He worked as a painter and decorator before becoming a successful real estate developer and philanthropist. Mr.
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