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Congrats to David Jones and the rest of Team Red Cross for running the
TCS NYC Marathon to benefit the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross.

From Oct 28-Nov 3, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 191 adults and 44 children following 45 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, as we “fall back” for daylight savings time, we reminded everyone to test their smoke alarms and get a jump on seasonal safety tips.
• Congrats to Team Red Cross for running the TCS NYC Marathon to benefit the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross!
• Last Friday, CBS2, PIX11, FOX5 and amNY, reported on the Red Cross opening a reception center and assisting 34 families after a 6-alarm fire in Harlem. Mayor Eric Adams and Congressman Adriano Espaillat encouraged impacted residents to reach out to the Red Cross.
• We’re proud to partner with NYC Administration for Children's Services every year to help trick-or-treaters enjoy Halloween safely. 🎃
• 🎶We’re looking for, looking for, looking for volunteers in healthcare, nurses, shelter workers, kind eyes.🎶
• Our new regional CEO Doreen Howe met with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson as part of her regional tour to discuss many pressing issues, challenges and opportunities as well as selfless the contributions of our most valuable assets, our incredible volunteers.
• #LongIsland chapter CEO Jose Dominguez recently spoke with Newsday TV regarding home fires. He reminded everyone to test their smoke alarm monthly to help keep their family safe.
• National Red Cross featured the story of our own local Sickel Cell Warrior, Ashely Flowers, to help raise awareness on the importance of donating blood to uplift those with Sickel cell disease.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• We are looking for volunteers in the following roles: 
• Mass Care Team Member, Emergency Response Vehicle Driver (NYC)
• Disaster Action Team Specialist (NYC) OVERNIGHT SHIFTS PRIORITY
• Disaster Health Services Team Member (NYC) Certified Professionals Only
• Disaster Mental Health Team Member - Licensed Certified Professionals Only
• Disaster Services: Spiritual Care Volunteer - Certified Professionals Only
• Video Editor
• VHS Historical Video Digitizer (NYC)
• Nov 14: Get hyped with this sizzle reel for the upcoming Long Island Heroes Celebration where we will be honoring Jon Ledecky, co-owner of the New York Islanders and good Samaritan heroes Anthony Lagos and Kevin J. Losee

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Day of service on Staten Island with 3 NYS Assembly Members teaming up
with Red Cross to install free smoke alarms in the community.

From Oct 21-27, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 139 adults and 38 children following 41 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, we had a day of service on Staten Island with NYS Assembly Members Michael Reilly, Michael Tannousis and Sam Pirozzolo to install lifesaving smoke alarms during fire prevention month.
• Last Friday, News 12, NY Newsday, the Long Island Press reported on the #LIRedCross provided financial assistance to 10 families after a fire on Main Street in West Hampton Beach.
• On the same day, CBS2 and Gothamist reported on the Red Cross assisting 4 families with emergency housing and financial aid after a fire on Beaumont Ave in the Bronx.
• In her latest column with the Greenwich Sentinel, Metro NY North CEO, Stephanie Dunn Ashley, discusses working remotely, using technology to connect with teams on the ground and coordinating reunification efforts in North Carolina.
• Since 2016, Rebecca Tirado has been with the Greater NY Red Cross in different roles. She recently return home from deployment to Florida as a shelter manager and ERV coordinator.
• Chandra Hew also recently finished her two-weeks of deployment in a virtual role to help reunite family and loved ones after Hurricane Helene.
• Vito Reciniello, our Community Disaster Program Manager for Long Island, joined John Lynch on Connoisseur Media to talk about our ongoing response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and all that is still happening on Long Island while we support our neighbors in the southeast.
• We are so excited to welcome David Jones to Team Red Cross for the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon! He recently shared his inspirational story about how he traveled 17 miles on-foot through Hurricane Helene's debris to make it to his daughter's wedding on the Drew Barrymore Show.
• Debora Bausenwein celebrated an emotional birthday while in Florida as part of Helene/Milton hurricane relief operations.
• Last Tuesday, the Norwood News reported on the Red Cross assisting 3 families after a fire on University Ave. in the Bronx.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• We are looking for volunteers in the following roles: 
• Mass Care Team Member, Emergency Response Vehicle Driver (NYC)
• Disaster Action Team Specialist (NYC) OVERNIGHT SHIFTS PRIORITY
• Disaster Health Services Team Member (NYC) Certified Professionals Only
• Disaster Mental Health Team Member - Licensed Certified Professionals Only
• Disaster Services: Spiritual Care Volunteer - Certified Professionals Only
• Video Editor
• VHS Historical Video Digitizer (NYC)
• Nov 3: Just 6 weeks to go until the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon! Good luck to our Team Red Cross members like Jackie and Emmet as they train to run the 26.2 miles across NYC in support of our lifesaving mission.
• Nov 14: Get hyped with this sizzle reel for the upcoming Long Island Heroes Celebration.

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The Empire State Building was lit red in support of the Red Cross helping
communities affected by recent hurricanes. (Photo: Kevin Suttlehan)

From Oct 14-20, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 149 adults and 64 children following 52 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last Saturday, 28 members of our Diverse Communities and Latino Engagement Teams gathered for an engaging training session titled "Presenters in the Making."
• October is Fire Prevention Month and our volunteers, Marty and Leanne, were excited to be part of the Scarsdale Fire Dept Fire Day on Saturday to help promote the home fire campaign and also teach hands only CPR.
• Last Thursday, our volunteers visited the 86th floor of the Empire State Building today in support of the building shining red for the communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. ABC7 covered the ceremony. Volunteer Kevin Suttlehan captured the event with his wonderful photos.
• News 12 sat down with Sean Maclean to follow up with him after his 2-week deployment to North Carolina.
• GNY volunteer Sean McNearney has been sharing what his experience has been like in Florida working on the feeding operation.
• #LIRedCross volunteer Vivian Moy also shared what her experience has been like driving an ERV truck in North Carolina to deliver food to residents effected by Hurricane Helene.
• We shared a reel on the Red Cross assisting 6 families after a fire on East 141st Street in the Bronx.
• Our regional CEO Doreen Howe gave an emotional update from Florida on being deployed as a disaster mental health worker. Doreen also appeared in this News 12 clip before Milton made landfall.
• For World Restart a Heart Day, we shared the story of how Paul Miller saved a patron’s life at the 14th Street Y 4 days after he completed his CPR and First Aid training.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• For over 140 years, Red Cross volunteers have served a critical role in our mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. Become part of this inspiring work and join us today.
• Nov 3: Just 6 weeks to go until the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon! Good luck to our Team Red Cross members like Jackie and Emmet as they train to run the 26.2 miles across NYC in support of our lifesaving mission.
• Nov 14: Get hyped with this sizzle reel for the upcoming Long Island Heroes Celebration.

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Red Cross assisting 17 families after a massive apartment fire on University Avenue in the Bronx.

From Oct 7-13, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 130 adults and 53 children following 36 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• On Sunday, News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after an e-bike fire on Avenue O in Brooklyn.
• Last Saturday, News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after a 2-alarm fire on East 141st street in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
• Maria, Jose, Bruce, Vivian, Ned, Susan, Bob, Ramon and Dennis all deployed last week to join the over 2100 Red Crossers and partners deployed to Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee to provide relief after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
• Metro NY North Chapter CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley recently deployed virtually to help reunify family and loved ones after Hurricane Helene and shared her experience.
• 1010 WINS spoke with Chief External Affairs Officer Desiree Ramos Reiner about the need for volunteers to assist with hurricane relief efforts in the southeast.
• The Staten Island Advance reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after a fire on Henderson Avenue on Staten Island last Thursday.
• Last Wednesday, FOX 5 NY and News 12 checked in with our regional CEO Doreen Howe and NYC volunteer Sean McNerney on their deployments in Florida, ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall.
• Carolina Rengifo, on her first deployment, spoke about her experience in an interview with WSB-TV in Macon, Georgia.
• News 12 and CBS2 reported on the Red Cross assisting 17 families after a massive apartment fire on University Avenue in the Bronx. Bronx BP Vanessa Gibson thanked the Red Cross and city agencies for their quick response.
• News 12 reported on blood shortages due to weather-related blood drive cancellations.
• Lisa, Ross and Marty were at the Greenwich Community Organizations Fair to help promote an upcoming blood drive at First Presbyterian Church in Greenwich.
•  Continuing our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we featured Celia Vollmer, a lifelong resident of Brentwood, N.Y. who has dedicated most of her life to serving and helping others.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• For over 140 years, Red Cross volunteers have served a critical role in our mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. Become part of this inspiring work and join us today.
• Nov 3: Just 6 weeks to go until the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon! Good luck to our Team Red Cross members as they train to run the 26.2 miles across NYC in support of our lifesaving mission.

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Long Island Red Cross volunteer Thomas Reed is one of 45 local team members
deployed southeast for Hurricane Helene relief. (Photo: Marko Kokic)

From Sep 30-Oct 6, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 103 adults and 34 children following 42 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Our regional CEO, Doreen Howe, is on her way to Florida to support the Red Cross response to Hurricane Milton.
• Thanks to 45 of our local team members who have deployed to support Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton like Lynne Franzone, Thomas Reed, Vivian Moy, Matthew Hodgins, Brian Gerber and Sean MacLean (both interviewed by News 12).
• Last Sunday, Metro New York North Red Cross were at the Cos Cob Fire station and Long Island Red Cross attended the Brentwood Fire Department open house to promote fire safety for the start of Fire Prevention Week.
• 90.3 WHPC, the voice of Nassau Community College recently interviewed Long Island Red Cross CEO Jose Dominguez.
• Continuing our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we featured Sara Cabezas, who can be seen regularly volunteering at the chapter HQ.
• We shared more photos from our We Were There panel discussion on mobilizing partners last month and the link to the livestream.
• Megan Van Thomme and Phil Glaser are running the NYC Marathon as part of Team Red Cross to benefit our mission!

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• For over 140 years, Red Cross volunteers have served a critical role in our mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. Become part of this inspiring work and join us today.
• Nov 3: Just 6 weeks to go until the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon! Good luck to our Team Red Cross members as they train to run the 26.2 miles across NYC in support of our lifesaving mission.

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Red Crossers from across the country including our own from the
GNY region have deployed to the southeast after Hurricane Helene.

From Sep 23-29, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 89 adults and 29 children following 35 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Our hearts are with everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene. It will take days to understand the full scope and magnitude of the storm, but here are three things you can do right now to help people affected.
• Red Crossers from Greater New York have stepped up to help people impacted by Helene, including Long Island volunteer Jeffery Davis (see him on CBS2) and Rockland resident Brian Gerber (see him on News12).
• As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we shared incredible photos of volunteer Edras Hidalgo.
• Last Wednesday, we held our latest "We Were There" Panel Discussion on how the Red Cross and our partners mobilize to prepare households and communities for disasters big and small. (Due to technical difficulties, the recording picks up after introductions with the question "When did you first realize the value of working with partners?")
• Our new CEO Doreen Thomann-Howe met with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and we are grateful and excited for our continued work together.
• Doreen was also joined by our GNY Board Chair, Jill Coyle, and our Director of Service to the Armed Forces, Lallita Maharaj, and met with Jagan Chapagain, Secretary General of the IFRC, along with representatives from Red Cross and Red Crescent societies from around the globe to celebrate the official opening of the IFRC NYC office.
• Meet Team Red Cross member Hayden Hollen, who is running the NYC Marathon to help raise money in support of our Red Cross mission.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Help save lives in your community! Volunteer with a team to install smoke detectors, provide home fire prevention tips, and escape route planning in your neighborhood and around the Greater New York area. We will train you to deliver the services needed. Drivers in particular are needed in the New York City area. Learn more about how you can help! Apply today.
• Nov 3: Just 6 weeks to go until the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon! Good luck to our Team Red Cross members as they train to run the 26.2 miles across NYC in support of our lifesaving mission.

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GNY Red Cross marching in the 48th Annual Queens Hispanic Parade.

From Sep 16-22, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 71 adults and 14 children following 22 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Our team was proud to say ¡Presente! during the 48th Annual Queens Hispanic Parade/ Desfile Hispano de Queens.
• We also celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard in Mount Vernon on a beautiful Sunday.
• Last Saturday, community partner Tzu Chi New York and the Red Cross helped make Brooklyn homes safer by installing free smoke alarms and providing fire safety education to residents.
• Over the weekend, the #LIRedCross team was excited to meet with attendees of the Long Island Family Day event at the Cradle of Aviation Museum to teach hands-only CPR and share emergency preparedness tips.
• As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, we featured one of our fearless leaders, Regional Disaster Officer for the Greater New York region, Dario Diaz, who has dedicated the past 30 years to serving the Red Cross.
• Last Friday, our Service to the Armed Forces team was honored to be part of the Greater New York City Veteran and Military Family Summit.
• Patch and News 12 reported on a fatal fire in East Flatbush where the Red Cross assisted a family with emergency housing and financial aid.
• The Harvey and Ellen Weisenberg Special Needs Foundation made a donation to American Red Cross on Long Island to help our work supporting military families.
• News 12 also reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after a fire on 15th Street in Brooklyn.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Help save lives in your community! Volunteer with a team to install smoke detectors, provide home fire prevention tips, and escape route planning in your neighborhood and around the Greater New York area. We will train you to deliver the services needed. Drivers in particular are needed in the New York City area. Learn more about how you can help! Apply today.
• Sept 25: September is National Preparedness Month and so our seventh installment of “We Were There” series will focus on how the Red Cross and our partners have mobilized to prepare households and communities for disasters.
• Nov 3: Just 6 weeks to go until the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon! Good luck to our Team Red Cross members as they train to run the 26.2 miles across NYC in support of our lifesaving mission.