Yonkers Insider: Statement from New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh 90th District.

 

Friends,

Today marks the first anniversary of the Russian War in Ukraine. Over the past year, our community has stood in solidarity with Ukrainians as they've shown tremendous resilience and resolve in the face of the horrors of unprovoked warfare. Yonkers and Westchester are home to some of the largest Ukrainian-American communities in the United States. In fact, Yonkers has a designated sister city in Ternopil, a medium-sized city much like ours about an hour's drive from Lviv. It's why my office stepped into action at the beginning of this conflict and worked alongside our Federal Representatives to ensure that Ukrainian Americans could remain in contact with their relatives in Ukraine as the situation grew increasingly unstable. Many of these Ukrainian nationals have sought refuge in the United States, and have now become part of our communities. As the conflict draws on, today we mourned the devastating humanitarian loss felt by Ukrainians as they continue to defend their homeland with a moment of silence across our region. Today, Yonkers and New York join freedom-loving people around the world as they pray for the swift conclusion of this unnecessary war. As we observe this important milestone, we are also reminded of the heartbreaking tragedies elsewhere. Most recently, the devastating earthquake which has shaken Turkey and Syria to its core. To date, this quake and its aftershocks have displaced millions as the still-growing death toll has now exceeded 50,0000. I encourage everyone to support local efforts being organized here in our community to deliver relief following the unspeakable loss experienced by the Turkish and Syrian people. More information on how you can act locally to help globally can be found below.