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Making Babylon homes safer by installing free smoke alarms in the community.

From June 1-7, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 216 adults and 76 children following 52 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• On Monday, Hoodline and QNS reported on the Red Cross helping five residents after a 3-alarm fire in Hunters Point (Queens).
• Last Saturday, MidHudsonNews reported on the Metro NY North Red Cross registering 3 people for recovery support after a fire in Peekskill (Westchester County).
• Also on Saturday, the #MNYNRedCross partnered with SUNY Rockland and Yonkers PAL to conduct a thunderbolt exercise, opening shelters and registration, to prepare our teams in the event of a disaster.
• Last weekend, #LIRedCross installed free smoke alarms with Suffolk County Legislator RJ Renna in Babylon homes.
• While installing free smoke alarms, we also celebrated the birthdays of Red Crossers Anthony, Glenn, and Jason.
• Video Short: New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin shares a PSA about the Red Cross’ lifesaving Get Alarmed NYC program.
• Watch as Barbara talks about why she donates blood with the Red Cross.
• QNS reported on the Red Cross registering five adults and three children for temporary lodging after a fire in Elmhurst (Queens).
• News12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 2 adults and 3 children with emergency assistance after a fire in East New York (Brooklyn).
• NYS Assemblymember Chris Burdick gave a shoutout to #RedCrossGNY after donating blood at the Legislative Office Building in Albany, alongside other NYS legislators.
• News12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 2 families after a fire in Midwood (Brooklyn).
• Last month, we celebrated #AAPIMonth with Red Crossers from our Disaster Action Team, Support roles, and Communications. #AteAndLeftNoCrumbs

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Looking for a way to give back this month? Check out upcoming blood drives across Westchester and schedule your appointment today.
• June 17: We’re celebrating Latino blood donors with the launch of “Los Donantes” at Fordham University in the Bronx!

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Red Cross Responders assisting family after fire on University Ave in the Bronx.

From May 18-24, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 288 adults and 88 children following 48 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Patch and News12 reported on the #LIRedCross helping 4 adults and 4 children after a fire on Jeanette Ave in Inwood (Nassau County) on Memorial Day.
• Also on Memorial Day, News12 and Hoodline reported on the Red Cross helping 2 adults and 2 children after a fire on University Ave in Highbridge (Bronx).
• On Saturday, 5,000 volunteers from all over Long Island, showed up in the rain to honor all the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military. The #LIRedCRoss continues to show up and offer refreshments, coffee, snacks, and flags at Calverton National Cemetery.
• A little rain did not stop our team from participating in Memorial Day Weekend celebration at the Intrepid Museum in recognition of the men and women in uniform who have served our country.
• Benson kicked off Memorial Day weekend with these pet safety tips!
• Over the weekend, Red Cross disaster response teams canvassed Hollis (Queens) to identify residents who needed assistance and assisted with muck-and-gut clean-up work following severe flooding.
• After Super Typhoon Sinlaku, #LIRedCross volunteer Peter King flew to Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands to support families in a local shelter, sharing stories and strength with fellow volunteers.
• Our thanks to Ross and Sue for sharing information regarding Red Cross programs and how to prepare for disasters with community members Greenwich Town Party.
• Video Short: Disaster Health Services volunteer Chris Kalish shares health challenges a person might face after a disaster.
• In her latest column in the Greenwich Sentinel, our Metro New York North CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley celebrates the spirit of the American Red Cross that has served the community for 145 years and continues today.
• For more than 20 years, Uikki-Onosai O’Bryant has served New Yorkers through the American Red Cross, first as a volunteer and now as Senior Community Disaster Program Manager for the Greater New York Region. #AAPIMonth
• This video reel highlighted the Metro NY North Red Cross helping 22 families after a fire on Riverdale Ave. in Yonkers on April 28.
• Zaide demonstrates how easy it is to donate blood in this video reel (in Spanish).

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Looking for a way to give back this month? Check out upcoming blood drives across Westchester and schedule your appointment today.
• *May 30: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe in Babylon!

*Must be Red Cross volunteer with Volunteer Connection account to register.

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Red Cross Responders at the scene of tragic Bainbridge Ave fire in the Bronx.
(Photo: Dakota Santiago for The New York Times) 

From May 11-17, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 225 adults and 60 children following 50 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last Saturday, the Red Cross teamed up with FDNY and other local groups to install free smoke alarms and share fire safety education in more than 70 Queens homes.
• For #AAPIMonth, we featured volunteer Les Sugai, who has volunteered with the American Red Cross for more than two decades, in this video.
• SAF team came out to support the amputee vets at the Pedals of Honor 2026 adaptive cycling clinic held in Central Park.
• Last Wednesday, we recognized and celebrated the dedicated #MetroNYNRedCross volunteers who serve the West Point community at our annual volunteer recognition event.
• We also teamed up with PSEG Long Island, National Grid, and Northville to install free smoke alarms for local families in Manorville, NY (Suffolk County).
• We shared this viral video short of the #LIRedCross helping 7 residents after a fire on Rockaway Ave in Valley Stream, NY (Nassau County) on Easter Sunday.
• Senator Siela Bynoe is helping to #EndHomeFires with this Sound the Alarm PSA.
• Video Reel: Julian donates blood because he knows it makes a difference and is going to people who need it.
• On Monday, the Red Cross helped families impacted by a tragic fire in the Fordham section of the Bronx, with coverage from the New York Times and Norwood News.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Make waves to a blood drive near you! When you come to give blood or platelets May 18-31, you’ll pick up an exclusive Red Cross beach towel, perfect for every sunny day (while they last). Hurry up and book your appointment.
• *May 30: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe in Babylon! 

*Must be Red Cross volunteer with Volunteer Connection account to register.

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Red Cross and NYCEM teamed up for a thunderbolt exercise to test our
readiness and improve how we respond to a major disaster in NYC.

From May 4-10, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 205 adults and 60 children following 38 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, Red Cross and NYCEM teamed up for a thunderbolt exercise to test our readiness and improve how we respond to a major disaster in NYC.
• Last Friday, PIX11 is reporting the Red Cross helped 31 displaced residents after a fire on Weirfield Street in Bushwick (Brooklyn).
• ABC7 and News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 9 adults and 3 children after a fatal fire on Third Ave in Mott Haven (Bronx) on Tuesday.
• The LI Herald, Daily Voice and Newsday reported on the #LIRedCross helping 14 residents after a fire on Raynor St in Freeport (Nassau County).
• Nearly one month after Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastated the islands of Saipan and Tinian, Maria Anguiano joined the hundreds of American Red Cross workers who are there to make sure people get the help they need.
• Video Short: Janez knows that if the roles were reversed, he'd want someone to donate blood for him.
• This video reel highlights the Red Cross helping 49 adults and 8 children after a fire on E 184th st in the Bronx back in March.
• Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Assemblymember Kwani B. O'Pharrow and Senator Siela Bynoe are helping to #EndHomeFires by teaming up with the Red Cross with these Sound the Alarm fire safety PSAs.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Big news for May donors! Come to give blood or platelets May 1-17 and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email from our partners at Amazon! That’s a major thank‑you for a major impact. Treat yourself while helping patients in need — win‑win! Book now.
• *May 16: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe in Queens!
• *May 30: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe in Babylon! 

*Must be Red Cross volunteer with Volunteer Connection account to register.

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Red Cross Responders helping residents after Inwood fire.

From Apr 27-May 3, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 168 adults and 47 children following 34 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below) 

Last Week in Review

• Early Monday morning, CBS2, FOX5 and PIX11 reported that the Red Cross helped 16 families after a deadly fire on Dyckman Street in Inwood (Upper Manhattan).
• News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 12 families after a fire on Grand St in East Williamsburg (Brooklyn).
• On Sunday, CBS2 reported on the Red Cross helping 2 families after a fire on 93rd st in East Elmhurst (Queens).
• Last Saturday was a great day to help #EndHomeFires in Yonkers thanks to the 70+ team members who dedicated their day to sharing fire safety information with 85 families while installing 225 smoke alarms. Jeremey Hopwood covered the event for News12 Westchester in this feature!
• Last Thursday, Daily Voice, LongIsland.com and Patch.com reported on the #LIRedCross assisting 3 families after a fire on Fenwood Drive in Valley Stream (Nassau County).
• To help promote Pet First Aid Month in April, we put together this collage of our amazing four-legged volunteers in action!
• We had an incredible night of generosity at the 2026 Ruby Red & White Ball, raising over $1.3 million to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross and honoring Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti (Retired), Giovanna Miller and Crabtree Motor Group and Crabtree Family for their leadership and philanthropic commitment to community.
• We were proud to meet with BPJCC and Chaverim to relaunch our partnership to help make Boro Park homes safer and reduce fire risk — starting with prevention and preparedness.
• Last Tuesday, News12 Westchester, PIX11, CBS2 and Daily Voice reported on the Red Cross opening a reception center to help 22 families after a gas explosion fire on Riverdale Ave in Yonkers.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Big news for May donors! Come to give blood or platelets May 1-17 and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email from our partners at Amazon! That’s a major thank‑you for a major impact. Treat yourself while helping patients in need — win‑win! Book now.
• May 13: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe in Manorville!
• May 16: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe in Queens!
• May 30: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe in Babylon! 

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Red Cross responders at the scene of a building wall collapse, helping residents.

From Apr 13-19, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 195 adults and 26 children following 43 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• On Saturday, a Brentwood family received help from the Red Cross after a devastating fire.
• Also on Saturday, the Red Cross helped 10 people displaced after a wall collapsed in Fort Greene (Brooklyn).
• VIDEO REEL: First-time blood donor, Kally, had some challenges before giving, but she persevered because she knows donating is quick, easy and she could save someone's life.
• In her latest column in the Greenwich Sentinel, our MNYN CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley, encourages all to volunteer in their community.
• Huge gratitude to Norma, Lallita and all the Greater New York team members who have deployed to support the American Red Cross response to Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
• On Monday, the #LIRedCross continued to respond to a fire in Deer Park (Suffolk) – with some residents being impacted for the second time in three years.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• April is National Volunteer Month, and we're celebrating the kindness of blood & platelet donors and those who volunteer their time. There is no substitute for blood — volunteer donors are essential to patient care. Roll up your sleeve & give more life.
• The 2026 Ruby Red & White Ball Silent Auction is officially OPEN. Your bids help power the Red Cross mission — from disaster relief to support for military families.
• Apr 25: For the 40th anniversary of the Red and White Ball, we will celebrate inspiring individuals and organizations like Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti, Giovanna Miller and the Crabtree Motor Group and the Crabtree Family.
• May 2: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe. Join us in Yonkers for Sound the Alarm!

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Red Cross responders helping residents after Bronx fire.

From Apr 6-12, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 210 adults and 73 children following 43 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, News12 reported on the #LIRedCross helping 4 families after a fire on Baldwin Path in Deer Park (Suffolk County).
• News12 also reported on the Red Cross helping one family after a fire on Claremont Pkwy in the Bronx on Sunday.
• NBC4 and PIX11 reported on the Red Cross helping 8 families after a fire on Leland Ave in the Bronx.
• On Friday, News12, LI Herald, Daily Voice and Newsday reported on the #LIRedCross helping residents after a fire on Peconic Ave in Seaford (Nassau County).
• Last Thursday, the Norwood News reported on the Red Cross helping 11 families after a fire on Grand Concourse in Kingsbridge Heights (Bronx).
• Thanks to everyone who came out to kick off The Red CrossRoads at Alice + Olivia to benefit the Red Cross mission.
• We shared this YouTube short video highlighting the Red Cross helping 7 families after a fire on Conklin Ave in Brooklyn on Mar. 15.
• Watch this video reel to understand how Adahlia survived a rare blood disorder with nearly 12 years of monthly blood transfusions.
• The Staten Island Advance published an article that mentions Red Cross volunteer Sean McNerney and Pedro the Penguin teaching hands-only CPR and emergency preparedness as part of a day-long workshop at The New York Foundling.
• Last Tuesday, News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 3 families after a fire on Washington Ave in Morrisania (Bronx).
• ABC7, News12, LI Herald, Newsday, Daily Voice and Hoodline reported that the #LIRedCross helped 3 families after a fire on Rockaway Ave in Valley Stream (Nassau County) on Easter Sunday.
• News12 reported on the #MetroNYNRedCross helping 14 residents after a fire on Williams Ave in Hillcrest (Rockland County).

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Your donation can brighten someone’s toughest day. Come to give blood or platelets April 13-30 and receive a $15 e gift card to a merchant of your choice as our thanks. Schedule your appointment.
• Apr 18: The next Get Alarmed NYC event is being held on Staten Island. We can make a real difference for local communities by providing free smoke detectors and fire safety education to the public. Sign up here.
• Apr 25: For the 40th anniversary of the Red and White Ball, we will celebrate inspiring individuals and organizations like Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti, Giovanna Miller and the Crabtree Motor Group and the Crabtree Family.
• May 2: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe. Join us in Yonkers for Sound the Alarm!