Ukrainian community holds special prayer service amid rising tensions

Ukrainian community holds special prayer service amid rising tensions

In light of the growing tensions in Eastern Europe, the Ukrainian community in Yonkers gathered at St. Michael's Sunday for a special prayer service.
News 12's Erika Rydell spoke with families who have loved ones in Ukraine.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano released a statement about the growing tensions:
"Sundays are synonymous with a day of prayer, and today I am thinking of our friends in Ukraine. As tensions rise from the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the City of Yonkers stands firmly with our incredible Ukrainian community here in our city and across the world."