ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WETM) — In the Twin Tiers, there is a strong connection to Ukraine, especially in Elmira Heights at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Many residents look forward to the pierogies sales, but this year, keeping the tradition alive feels more important than ever.
“Pyrohys”, as it is said in Ukrainian, dates back centuries and the origin story has been claimed by several countries including Russia, Poland, Ukraine, and others. For a Ukrainian pyrohy, they are handmade with dough and a filling comprised of potato and cheese or sauerkraut.