The gem, recovered from the Nuestra Señora de Atocha, ended up in the possession of the chicken magnate Frank Perdue. His widow, Mitzi Perdue, is auctioning it to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)”
In New York, Russian Consulate Is Vandalized With Red Paint
By Gotham Rex on September 30, 2022
The facade of the building, located on the Upper East Side, was found covered in paint early Friday, according to the police. Source: New York Times
Biden Paints Russia as a Threat to the World in U.N. Speech
By Gotham Rex on September 21, 2022
President Biden portrayed Russia as the chief threat to global peace and renewed warnings that “a nuclear war cannot be won.” Source: New York Times
The Robin to Trump’s Batman Is Expected to Make a Plea Deal
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2022
Allen Weisselberg, who is poised to plead guilty in a tax scheme today, has been called a loyal soldier to Donald Trump. Source: New York Times
The New York Butcher Offering Smoked Meats and Support for Ukraine
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2022
The East Village Meat Market has prepared kielbasa, stuffed cabbage and more comforts of Eastern Europe for over 50 years. Source: New York Times
Carnegie Hall Musters Stars for a Benefit Concert for Ukraine
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2022
Headliners from the fields of classical music, jazz and Broadway joined forces to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and show solidarity with its victims. Source: New York Times
Ukraine Is Their Home. They Are Not Leaving.
By Gotham Rex on April 6, 2022
“It’s so stressful for me to be on the outside,” said one New Yorker, who is trying to persuade her aunt, 83, to flee. Source: New York Times
How Russian and Ukrainian Orthodox Churches Are Handlng the War
By Gotham Rex on March 13, 2022
The Russian Orthodox Church is allied with President Putin. But in New York, some of its members are quietly anguished. Source: New York Times
New Jersey Freight Firm Aids Ukrainian Civilians Facing War
By Gotham Rex on March 11, 2022
After Russia’s invasion, Meest-America, which specializes in shipping goods to Eastern Europe, shifted to a singular focus. Source: New York Times
Ukrainians in the U.S. Prepare to Fight
By Gotham Rex on March 10, 2022
A waiter. An engineer. A cabdriver. They have all chosen to put their lives on hold to defend their homeland. Source: New York Times
How the War in Ukraine Hurt a Lukoil Gas Station Owner on Long Island
By Gotham Rex on March 9, 2022
Ganesh Lall is Guyanese, but customers are shunning his station because of its Russian name. Source: New York Times
How the War in Ukraine Hurt a Gas Station Owner on Long Island
By Gotham Rex on March 9, 2022
Ganesh Lall is Guyanese, but customers are shunning his station because of its Russian name. Source: New York Times
Woman Hid Ties to Russia While Pushing Putin’s Propaganda, U.S. Says
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2022
Elena Branson was charged with violating federal laws requiring agents of foreign governments to disclose their official ties. Source: New York Times
Socialists’ Response to War in Ukraine Has Put Some Democrats on Edge
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2022
The Democratic Socialists of America’s view that U.S. “imperialist expansionism” through NATO fueled Russia’s invasion has created challenges for politicians aligned with the group. Source: New York Times
New York’s Russian Restaurants Feel War’s Impact
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2022
Most owners are antiwar, and many of them are from Ukraine. But customer numbers are down all the same. Source: New York Times