City Of Syracuse: Mayor Walsh And County Executive McMahon Offer Syracuse And Onondaga County As “Safe Haven” For Ukrainian Refugees

Press release from the City of Syracuse:

2022-03-03

Walsh and McMahon emphasized the area’s experience in resettling people escaping war and violence and its large and supportive Ukrainian community:

“Syracuse and Onondaga County have historically served as a safe haven for refugees from various parts of the world. Our community has long been home to a strong and proud Ukrainian community, joining New York State as home to the largest Ukrainian population in the United States. This experience makes Central New York an ideal location where Ukrainian citizens can find shelter on a short-term basis until they can return to their homes or settle permanently to be free of unjustified violence and war.”

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The Mayor and County Executive pledged to work with the community and its resettlement partners, Catholic Charities and Interfaith Works of Central New York, as well as New York State, to ensure the City and County are prepared for any arriving Ukrainian people.  Read the full letter here.

This press release was produced by the City of Syracuse. The views expressed here are the author’s own.