Ukraine, 1 year on

Photo last spring from 2nd Street and Avenue C

Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine one year ago today.

Here's a look back at a few of the EVG posts highlighting the war's impact on the local community...as NYC is home to the largest Ukrainian population in the United States... 

• A visit to Arka, the 71-year-old Ukrainian gift shop on 2nd Street 

• Two Boots supporting Ukraine with 2 new pizzas, including the Mr. Ze 

• 9th Precinct collecting medical supplies for Ukraine humanitarian relief 

• One East Village family's protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine 

• Another visit to Streecha Ukrainian Kitchen 

• How Veselka is helping with Ukraine relief efforts 

 • A look at the just-finished mural 'Ukraine: A History in Solidarity' 

• New York magazine pays homage to the East Village with 'Tales From Little Ukraine' 

• Getting ready for the St. George Ukrainian Festival