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Chapter Eternal: Hanno D Mott, (Omicron)
Past Supreme Prior Hanno Mott (Omicron/Cincinnati, ‘52) entered Chapter Eternal on Friday, February 6th. Hanno was born in Berlin, Germany in 1933. His family was forced to leave Germany and settled in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1938. Hanno attended the University of Cincinnati where he joined the Omicron Chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu and earned both his B.A and J.D. After earning his law degree he moved to New York and called the ΣΑΜ Headquarters - located in New York at the time - to
Sammy TriState
Feb 172 min read


Returning to Israel: Fra Lonny Anger's Third Annual Brotherhood Mission with JNF-USA
PARKLAND FL , February 5 2026 — At the end of February, Lonny Anger (Nu) will return to Israel on his Third Annual Brotherhood Mission with Jewish National Fund–USA (JNF-USA), continuing a hands-on commitment to helping communities affected by the tragic events of October 7 and the ongoing recovery that followed. The Brotherhood Mission brings together men from across the country to volunteer directly in rebuilding, humanitarian aid, and community support efforts. Participan
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Feb 62 min read


Chapter Eternal: William "Cracker" Lavery (Nu)
DERRY IRELAND, JAN 10 2026 — In a chapter house full of characters, William "Cracker" Lavery still stood out. He was known for his intelligence, wit and warmth. WILLIAM LAVERY, 10th January 2026, peacefully but unexpectedly whilst on holiday in Derry, (Billy, from Queens, New York), beloved son of May and the late Geordie, loving brother of David, Donna and Patricia, a devoted uncle to his nephews Ryan and Shaun, his nieces Kayla and Erin and his grandnieces Callie and Ella
Sammy TriState
Jan 201 min read


Fra Roy Barrera Twice Honored
Fra Roy Barrera is among the honored at the Power Move Awards Gala November 19th 2025 at the Mansion at Oyster Bay. He is the gala's Philanthropist of the Year, recognized for his yeoman's work fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Earlier this year, LLS named him a Visionary Of The Year, after raising $140,000 for the organization. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society funds life-saving blood cancer research around the world, investing more than $2 billion in groundbre
Sammy TriState
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Fred Neil (Sigma Chi, '53) has been elected Vice Mayor of Dover, Delaware, at the age of 91 years young!
With nearly 67% of the votes in the third district race, Fra Neil beat Jo Ann Mather to reclaim his seat. Interview at...
Sammy TriState
May 24, 20252 min read


Fra Hunnel Jumps into Floodwaters to Save Woman
Eddie Hunnel (Sigma Omega, '86) jumped into North Carolina floodwaters to pull a woman out from her house that was floating away. There's...
Sammy TriState
Oct 7, 20241 min read


Mother's Day Gift Idea: The Scrub Mommy Sponge (invented by a Sammy)
Fra Scott Bloom turned me on to the Scrub Daddy family of sponge products -- invented by his Eta brother Fra Aaron Krause. After seeing...
Sammy TriState
May 7, 20242 min read


Taking Care of Business (Reprinted from the Octagonian, Spring 2024)
The Sammy Tri-State Business Networking group was featured in the Spring 2024 Octagonian. Article below and at...
Sammy TriState
Apr 18, 20241 min read


Chapter Eternal: Fra Ron Kapon (Gamma)
NEW YORK, NY, DEC 1 2023 — Fra Ron Kapon’s Memorial funeral service drew a standing-room-only crowd at Riverside Memorial Chapel. Ron, 88, was the Sammy Tri-State Alumni Club’s eldest member, and proud of it. Ron truly personified “ love for and loyalty to alma mater and its ideals ” with the scholarships he endowed to our SAM Foundation and Columbia University. Among the many eulogies delivered were those by City Council Member Gail Brewer and NYS Assemblymember Linda Ros
Sammy TriState
Dec 1, 20232 min read


Stanky Sauce Hits Hot Sauce Expo All Weekend 9/31 - 10/1/23
If you're at the Hot Sauce Expo this weekend, go say hi to Fra Edward Stankiewicz at the Stanky Sauce booth! Free samples and a Sammy...
Sammy TriState
Sep 30, 20231 min read


A Nu Sammy Starts An Animal Sanctuary: Fra Peter Nussbaum
Starting with two rescued roosters in 2013, Tamerlaine Sanctuary and Preserve Co-Founders Fra Peter Nussbaum and wife Gabrielle Stubbert...
Sammy TriState
Sep 30, 20231 min read


Fra Sakellarides to Emcee Greenpoint YMCA Gala on 10/4/23
Fra Gabriel Sakellarides will be emceeing the Greenpoint YMCA 6th Annual "Spirit of Community" Service Awards Dinner and Auction on...
Sammy TriState
Sep 27, 20231 min read


Sammy Tri-Stater Michael Kawochka Named Greenpoint YMCA Volunteer of the Year
Fra Michael Kawochka (Nu - Buffalo, '91) has been named the Greenpoint YMCA Volunteer of the Year. "I learned how to swim at the...
Sammy TriState
Mar 27, 20231 min read


Newark's Favorite (and Most-Controversial) Son, Fra Philip Roth Honored All Weekend 3/17-19/23
Actors John Turturro, Matthew Broderick, Marisa Tomei and Tony Shalhoub, plus a slew of appropriately edgy writers, will head up a 3-day...
Sammy TriState
Mar 18, 20231 min read


Fra Philip Roth Tribute to be Held in His Native NJ
https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2023/01/11/philip-roth-tribute-to-be-held-in-his-native-new-jersey/ Authors Ottessa Moshfegh and Susan...
Sammy TriState
Jan 12, 20231 min read


Sammy Cardiologist Comments on Damar Hamlin's Likely Prognosis During TV Interview
Fra Dr. Craig Basman (Sigma Zeta, '03) was featured on the news discussing the cardiac arrest and recovery of Buffalo Bill's player Damar...
Sammy TriState
Jan 7, 20231 min read


Fra Bob Dylan's Early Love Letters Fetch $670K at Auction
https://www.rrauction.com/auctions/lot-detail/345834806488007-bob-dylan-archive-of-42-love-letters/ Dylan, a native of Hibbing,...
Sammy TriState
Nov 20, 20221 min read


Sammy has the Most Billionaire Alumni -- Just Sayin'
Sammy has the most billionaire alumni according to Forbes. A review of the Forbes 400 yields seven Sammy billionaires -- the most of any...
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Sep 28, 20221 min read


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Sep 11, 20220 min read
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