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 “Ukraine”
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
Giuliani Is Unlikely to Face Criminal Charges in Lobbying Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2022
A federal investigation into Donald Trump’s former lawyer over his work in Ukraine during the 2020 campaign is winding down with no indictment expected. 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
Jewish New Yorkers Unite to Raise Millions for Ukraine
By Gotham Rex on March 4, 2022
New York City is home to some 300,000 Jewish immigrants from the former Soviet Union. Source: New York Times
NYC’s Ukrainians Are Anxious and Afraid
By Gotham Rex on February 23, 2022
Their families back home refuse to leave. So they fret, connected like never before, but unable to change events. Source: New York Times
Igor Fruman, Former Giuliani Associate, Is Sentenced to One Year in Prison
By Gotham Rex on January 21, 2022
Mr. Fruman was at the center of a campaign to damage then-President Donald J. Trump’s rivals, but was brought down by campaign finance charges. Source: New York Times
Trump’s Shadow Looms as Trial of Giuliani Associate Begins
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2021
Though Mr. Parnas played a key role in the events that led to the former president’s impeachment, the charges he faces involve accusations of campaign finance violations. Source: New York Times
Igor Fruman Expected to Plead Guilty in Campaign Finance Case
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2021
Igor Fruman had aided Rudolph Giuliani in his effort to dig up dirt on Donald J. Trump’s political rivals. Source: New York Times
Firing of U.S. Ambassador Is at Center of Giuliani Investigation
By Gotham Rex on April 29, 2021
Prosecutors want to scrutinize Rudolph W. Giuliani’s communications with Ukrainian officials about the ouster of the ambassador, Marie L. Yovanovitch. Source: New York Times
Lev Parnas, Giuliani Associate, Faces New Fraud Charges
By Gotham Rex on September 17, 2020
Mr. Parnas, who participated in a campaign to dig up dirt on the president’s political rivals, is accused of swindling investors. Source: New York Times