14 THE QUEENS COURIER • SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com Treasury Department offers ways for Greek New Yorkers to send cash to Greece Photo courtesy of Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney announced on Sept. 2 suggestions from the Treasury Department on ways Greek-American families can send fi nancial aid to struggling relatives in Greece. Among those also pictured are City Councilman Costa Constantinides and Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas. BY ROBERT POZARYCKI rpozarycki@queenscourier.com @robbpoz Since the fi nancial crisis escalated in Greece this past summer, many Greek-American families in Queens and across the U.S. have been unable to send large amounts of money to relatives in need due to imposed banking restrictions. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney announced on Sept. 2 two suggestions from the U.S. Treasury Department designed to clear the way for Greek-Americans to help their families in their ancestral home. One method involves wiring funds to family members in Greece who have accounts with foreign-owned banks in that nation, while the other plan involves remitting money through the retail offi ces of foreignowned money transfer companies. These foreign-owned entities were exempted from various withdrawal limits that the Greek government imposed as a result of their economic calamity. “Greece is suffering through a terrible economic and fi nancial crisis and international remittances are one of the most important sources of capital to the Greek people,” Maloney said. “With these two new avenues for sending remittances to friends and family in Greece, I’m hopeful that this essential assistance will fl ow more freely.” Several Queens lawmakers, including Councilman Costa Constantinides and Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas, joined local business leaders and Greek-American advocates at Wednesday’s press conference in applauding the measures. “The U.S. must do our part to support the people of Greece, especially during this time of need,” Constantinides said. “Our Greek- American community has provided economic support to friends and family in Greece, who rely on $800 million in remittances per year.” “Hardworking Greek-Americans who have achieved the American dream want nothing more than to help out their families who are struggling during this hard time,” Simotas added. “I am grateful to Congresswoman Maloney for taking the lead on this issue and for providing relief to those struggling to get much-needed funds into the right hands.” Never pay FULL PRICE for Medications AGAIN! Rx Help Centers is a drug advocacy program dedicated to helping the consumer get the best price on all of your medications. Our expert team will help you receive the lowest prices for all of your name brand medications. Our service will compliment any existing coverage that you already have. Whether you are insured, uninsured , underinsured or Medicare, we can help. Register for free at www.rxhelpcentersqueens.org Our customers receive assistance for only a nominal charge with NO LIMIT on the number of medications that we can help with. With thousands of name brand and generic medications, we can help you and your family maximize your savings on prescription medications. With Rx Help Centers, never pay full price again! Register for Free www.rxhelpcentersqueens.org
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