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Metro New York North Volunteer Recognition Event (Photo: Bob Capazzo)

From April 7-13, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 112 adults and 34 children following 46 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Newsday reported on the Red Cross assisting a resident after a fire on Evergreen Drive in Westbury, NY.
• Last Saturday, Norwood News reported on the Red Cross assisting 3 families after a fire on Grand Concourse in the Bronx.
• LongIsland.com reported on Legislator Koslow encouraging families to take part in American Red Cross "Sound the Alarm" event on April 23.
• New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert recorded this PSA to spread the word about the upcoming “Sound the Alarm” event on May 3.
• Last week, #LIRedCross volunteer Celia Vollmer participated in a Community Action Poverty Simulation at the Sisters of St. Joseph.
• Check out this awesome video highlights from the West Point blood drive earlier this month that collected 837 units of lifesaving blood. More stories to come!
• We held our first volunteer recognition event of the year in Metro New York North to celebrate our dedicated and selfless volunteers.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Apr 22: NYC Volunteer Recognition & Awards Ceremony
• Apr 23: Sound the Alarm: Long Island
• Apr 30: LI Volunteer Recognition & Awards Ceremony
• May 3: Sound the Alarm: New Rochelle
• May 15: Sound the Alarm: NYC
• We’re hiring: Regional Director, Facilities & Fleet Services & Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer/ Corporate Giving
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)

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837 units of blood collected at the West Point Blood Drive. (Photo: Eric Strausman)

From Mar 31-April 6, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 85 adults and 23 children following 43 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• At last week's West Point blood drive, 837 units of lifesaving blood was collected. Thank you to everyone who came out to donate throughout the week!
• Newsday reported on the #LIRedCross assisting 4 residents after a fire on Lancaster Place (Nassau County) on Sunday.
• Cheers to volunteer Vivian Moy who represented our region and the American Red Cross during a conference hosted by the German Red Cross.
• Please join us to wish Jose Dominguez, our Long Island Chapter CEO, safe travels as he heads to Kentucky to support communities across the Midwest and South that have been affected by several tornadoes and severe flooding.
• We shared a recap of our annual Advocacy Day, where the three regions of New York go to Albany and connect with state legislators.
• Our colleagues from the Western NY Red Cross were featured on NY1 on donating blood as the spring season rolls in.
• Last week our Long Island Board of Directors gathered for its quarterly meeting at the new Mount Sinai South Nassau specialty care facility in Long Beach.
• Last month, we held an inspiring and informative virtual panel discussion about women in emergency management, featuring former FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell, NYC Emergency Management first deputy commissioner Christina Farrell and FDNY deputy chief Michele Fitzsimmons.
• Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow is helping to #EndHomeFires with this PSA.
• The Norwood News reported the Red Cross is assisting one family after a fire on East Kingsbridge Road on March 27, 2025.
• Newsday reported on the Red Cross assisting 9 families after a fire and evacuation from an apartment building on School St in Baldwin, NY (Nassau County) on March 30.
• The Daily Voice reported on the Red Cross assisting 3 families after a fiery car crash into a home on South Highland Avenue in Ossining (Westchester County) on March 29.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Apr 8: MNYN Volunteer Recognition & Awards Ceremony
• Apr 22: NYC Volunteer Recognition & Awards Ceremony
• Apr 23: Sound the Alarm: Long Island
• Apr 30: LI Volunteer Recognition & Awards Ceremony
• May 3: Sound the Alarm: New Rochelle
• May 15: Sound the Alarm: NYC
• We’re hiring: Regional Director, Facilities & Fleet Services & Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer/ Corporate Giving
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)

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Empire State Building lit red for Red Cross Month. (Photo: Alex Wales)

From Mar 24-30, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 167 adults and 55 children following 46 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, our SAF Team showed its support on National Vietnam War Veterans Day at Calverton National Cemetery and at Hauppauge, NY.
• Last Saturday, our Home Fire Preparedness teams installed 109 free smoke alarms in 38 homes across Manhattan and the Bronx, while providing fire safety education to 104 people.
• Newsday reported on the #LIRedCross assisting 3 families after a fire on N Monroe Avenue in West Islip (Suffolk County).
• What do you get when you mix Red Cross team members and a love for sharing our cultures? An amazing potluck celebration for Red Cross Month.
• We posted this video highlighting the Red Cross helping residents in February after a fire in Washinton Heights.
• Brooklyn Borough Hall, the Mario Cuomo Bridge, One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building and many other landmarks throughout New York State were all lit red at the end of March in honor of Red Cross Month and Giving Day. Watch the ESB lighting ceremony on Facebook Live here.
• US Weekly covered the lighting ceremony and NBC News’ correspondent Chloe Melas story here.
• Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity Inc., a fraternal organization for military service members and veterans, was looking for organizations to support and the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces team was a perfect fit.
• The official website of the US Army and the BK Reader published articles on the new Red Cross Office strengthening support for the military community at Fort Hamilton.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Mar 31-Apr 3: West Point Blood Drive at Eisenhower Hall.
• Apr 8: MNYN Volunteer Recognition & Awards Ceremony
• Apr 22: NYC Volunteer Recognition & Awards Ceremony 
• Apr 30: LI Volunteer Recognition & Awards Ceremony 
• We’re hiring: Regional Director, Facilities & Fleet Services
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)

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Celebrating heroes at the Red Cross Heroes Gala

From Mar 17-23, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 132 adults and 34 children following 52 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, the #LIRedCross marched in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Brentwood.
• Last Thursday, CBS2 reported on Westchester County celebrating Red Cross Month.
• Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Carl Heastie, Harvey Epstein and other New York State legislators rolled up their sleeves to help save lives by donating blood at the Legislative Office Building in Albany.
• Last Wednesday, we held the Red Cross Heroes Gala where we honored heroes like Martin Thomas and FDNY Deputy Chief George Healy for saving lives. We also celebrated the contributions of corporate leaders who stepped up to help with disaster relief throughout a record-breaking 2024.
• The American Red Cross in Greater New York recognized the Brentwood St. Anne's Church Council 4757 Columbiettes and Knights of Columbus for their service and dedication to fulfilling the mission of the American Red Cross.
• During the New York State Senate session on Monday, there was a resolution to proclaim March as Red Cross Month and Senator Gustavo Rivera recognized three Red Cross volunteers for making a difference in their community.
• Patch and News12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 20 residents after a fire on Lafayette Avenue in Bushwick (Brooklyn).
• News12 also reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after a fire on Locust Avenue in New Rochelle.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Red Cross Month Share the Red: (Volunteers sign up for events here)
• Mar 25: ‘Share the Red 2025’ Lighting the City Red Events (Multiple Locations)
• Mar 31: ‘Share the Red 2025’ Celebration of Life Memoriam (GNY Hdqtrs / Zoom)
• Mar 31-Apr 3: West Point Blood Drive at Eisenhower Hall.
• We’re hiring: Regional Director, Facilities & Fleet Services
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)

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Lifesaving award ceremony atop the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.

From Mar 10-16, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 203 adults and 61 children following 87 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last Thursday, atop the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, Greater New York Red Cross CEO, Doreen Howe, presented Angel Martinez with the Lifesaving Award for heroically using Red Cross skills to save a life.
• News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 11 adults and 2 children after a fire on Beach Avenue in the Bronx.
• We had a great ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday for the new Red Cross office in Fort Hamilton to serve the community.
• Join us to say CONGRATULATIONS to our Metro New York North Board Member Lauren Walsh, who will be recognized by the YWCA Greenwich as the Purple Purse honoree on May 1.
• The Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Nassau County was shining bright red last Tuesday night in honor of Red Cross Month!
• My Brother's Keeper, American Red Cross in Greater New York, and Brentwood Public Library partnered to teach “Preparedness with Pedro” to students in grades K-2.
• We had a great discussion with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano about our mission and some of the challenges we encounter in aiding communities affected by residential fires.
• In honor of Red Cross Month, New York Archives magazine shared this historical cover.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Red Cross Month Share the Red: (Volunteers sign up for events here)
• Mar 25: ‘Share the Red 2025’ Lighting the City Red Events (Multiple Locations)
• Mar 31: ‘Share the Red 2025’ Celebration of Life Memoriam (GNY Hdqtrs / Zoom)
• Mar 19: Join us for the Red Cross Heroes Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate our heroes like Martin Thomas and FDNY Deputy Chief George Healy.
• We’re hiring: Regional Director, Facilities & Fleet Services
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)

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Red Cross Month Proclamation in Suffolk County. (Photo: Eric Strausman)

From Mar 3-9, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 145 adults and 24 children following 62 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Did you check your smoke alarms after turning your clocks forward this weekend? The Gothamist and Lohud helped to remind everyone to test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed.
• Our team on Long Island was proud to support the first responders who continue to battle the wildfire near Westhampton Beach on Sunday.
• Last Saturday, we had a great day at the 2025 SOMOS Inc New York Conference in Albany! Thanks to all who stopped by our table to learn more about the Red Cross’ work across New York State.
• Last week, our preparedness team visited the Vive School in Yonkers, to share important preparedness information with 181 students in English, Spanish & Creole.
• Last Thursday, an exclusive ALC Truck show was held to benefit the Metro NY North Red Cross.
• News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 3 families after a fire on 9th street in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn.
• Celebrating Red Cross Month:
• Suffolk County Legislator Rebecca Sanin, Legislator Tom Donnelly and County Executive Ed Romaine presented #LIRedCross volunteer Magnolia Chiri Garcia with the lifesaving award who performed CPR on someone before police and EMS arrived.
• Thank you to Rockland County Executive Ed Day for proclaiming March as Red Cross Month!
• News 12 reported on the Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo proclaiming March is Red Cross month as part of a flag raising ceremony.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Red Cross Month Share the Red: (Volunteers sign up for events here)
• Mar 25: ‘Share the Red 2025’ Lighting the City Red Events (Multiple Locations)
• Mar 31: ‘Share the Red 2025’ Celebration of Life Memoriam (GNY Hdqtrs / Zoom)
• Mar 11: ‘We Were There’ Panel Discussion (Virtual) - Women in Emergency Management Moderated by GNY CEO Doreen Howe
• Mar 19: Join us for the Red Cross Heroes Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate our heroes like Martin Thomas and FDNY Deputy Chief George Healy.
• We’re hiring: Regional Director, Facilities & Fleet Services
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)

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Kicking off 'Red Cross Month' with a day of service.

From Feb 23-Mar 2, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 166 adults and 55 children following 60 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• We kicked off ‘Red Cross Month’ with a day of service last Saturday as 26 Red Crossers fanned out across Queens to install 159 FREE smoke alarms and provide fire safety education to 41 families.
• We shared this video highlighting the Red Cross efforts to provide emergency housing to 22 families after a 3-alarm fire on Ellis Ave in the Bronx on February 14.
• Last Thursday, Patch and ABC7 reported on the Red Cross providing emergency housing to 6 families after a fire on West 191st Street in Washington Heights.
• Last Wednesday, NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher shared that the Red Cross had registered 7 adults for emergency assistance after a 2-alarm fire on Bank Street in Manhattan. ABC7 and 1010Wins also reported on the Red Cross response to the fire.
• Mayhem, the Red Cross Pet Therapy Dog, wanted to pass along a few tips on how to keep your dog safe this year.
• Last Tuesday, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson partnered with us to host an important disaster preparedness and community resilience workshop for our community-based organizations and service providers in the Bronx.
• Red Cross volunteer Alina Shevtsova is NY1’s New Yorker of the week!
• Last Monday, LongIsland.com and Patch reported on the #LIRedCross assisting displaced residents after a fire on Walters Avenue in Syosset.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Red Cross Month Share the Red: (Volunteers sign up for events here)
• Mar 5: Red Cross Month Proclamation: Rockland County
• Mar 6: CPR Training at GNY HQ
• Mar 6: Red Cross Month Proclamation: Suffolk County
• Mar 25: ‘Share the Red 2025’ Lighting the City Red Events (Multiple Locations)
• Mar 31: ‘Share the Red 2025’ Celebration of Life Memoriam (GNY Hdqtrs / Zoom)
• Mar 6: Come shop the exclusive A.L.C. trunk show and support the American Red Cross Metro NY North.
• Mar 11: ‘We Were There’ Panel Discussion (Virtual) - Women in Emergency Management Moderated by GNY CEO Doreen Howe
• Mar 19: Join us for the Red Cross Heroes Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate our heroes like Martin Thomas and FDNY Deputy Chief George Healy.
• We’re hiring: Regional Director, Facilities & Fleet Services
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)

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Red Cross instructor teaching CPR techniques on ABC7's Operation 7: Save a Life program.

From Feb 17-23, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 187 adults and 66 children following 50 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, Disaster Cycle Services team members from every group gathered at the Rockland County Fire Academy for a functional exercise.
• Did you catch our Red Cross team teaching CPR on the ABC7NY special Operation 7 Save a Life? (Red Cross segment starts at about 15:20)
• Last Thursday, the Norwood News reported on the Red Cross assisting 3 families after a 3-alarm fire on University Avenue in the University Heights section of the Bronx.
• We shared this video highlighting the Red Cross assisting 19 adults and 8 children after a fire on Rochambeau Ave in the Norwood section of the Bronx.
• Meet Team Red Cross runners Michael Gray and Kelly Van Hoesen who are running in the NYC Marathon to benefit the Red Cross.
• A heartwarming moment recently when our team visited Somers High School to assemble "Steph's Comfort Kits" in memory of Stephanie Crispinelli, a young radiant soul who tragically lost her life in the 2010 Haiti Earthquake.
• Last Tuesday, News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 10 adults and 6 children after a fatal fire on 67th street in Brooklyn.
• Last Monday, News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 3 families after a fire on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Mar 11: ‘We Were There’ Panel Discussion (Virtual) - Women in Emergency Management Moderated by GNY CEO Doreen Howe
• Mar 19: Join us on March 19 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom for the Red Cross Heroes Gala to celebrate heroes like Martin Thomas.
• Mar 25: ‘Share the Red 2025’ Lighting the City Red Events (Multiple Locations)
• Mar 31: ‘Share the Red 2025’ Celebration of Life Memoriam (GNY Hdqtrs / Zoom)
• We’re hiring: 
• Regional Director, Facilities & Fleet Services
• Sr. Regional Philanthropy Officer, Foundation Partnerships 
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)

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The Red Cross assisted families after multiple fires in the Bronx.

From Feb 10-16, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 328 adults and 105 children following 53 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• The Norwood News reported on the Red Cross assisting a resident after a fire on Dekalb Avenue in the Bronx on Sunday.
• Last Friday, News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after a fire on Eastern Parkway in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.
• News 12 reported on the Red Cross providing emergency housing to 22 families after a 3-alarm fire on Ellis Ave.
• Hoodline, News 12, and ABC7 reported on the Red Cross assisting 19 adults and 8 children after a fire on Rochambeau Ave in the Bronx.
• For Valentines Day, we shared the romantic stories of two dynamic Red Cross couples: Andres Moreira and Jennifer Freda and Stephanie and Yobany Casas.
• Last Wednesday, CBS2, Norwood News, News 12, amNY, and NBC4 reported on the Red Cross assisting 6 residents with emergency housing after a fatal fire on Anthony Avenue in the Bronx.
• As reported by Patch, Metro NY North CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley was recognized by the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol as their Patrolman of the year for 2024.
• Checkout this supercut of blood donors sharing how many times they give and why it’s important to them.
• Vivian Moy is one of many local GNY Red Crossers who left the comfort of their homes in order to help fellow Americans in their time of need in Los Angeles.
• The National social media accounts for the American Red Cross shared this clip highlighting Frederick Douglass from the Untold Legacy documentary for #BlackHistoryMonth
• NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is helping to #EndHomeFires with this PSA.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Safety Town registration is now open! Hosted by the Metro New York North Chapter right in the heart of Greenwich, Conn, it's the perfect place for your soon-to-be kindergartener to learn and grow. Sign up at safetytown2025.givesmart.com.
• Feb 19: Corcoran Centric Realty blood drive in Greenwich, CT.
• Feb 22: 2025 Operation 7 Save a Life special to air Saturday, Feb. 22 on ABC7.
• We’re hiring: Regional Director, Facilities & Fleet Services
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)

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2025 DAT Summit

From Feb 3-9, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 171 adults and 49 children following 51 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• On Saturday, the leaders of this dedicated group gathered for the 2025 DAT Summit to share updates and information, mix and mingle across chapters, highlight best practices and celebrate accomplishments.
• We recently discovered this illuminating 1992 documentary from our VHS archives about the history of prominent African American leaders in the American Red Cross and decided to unveil it during #BlackHistoryMonth.
• Volunteer Sean McNerney, currently on deployment, shared an update from Los Angeles.
• The Staten Island Advance reported on State Sen. Scarcella-Spanton receiving the Red Cross Legislator of the Year award.
• Last Wednesday, Assembly member Claire Valdez thanked the Red Cross for assisting residents after a fire on 68th Rd in Ridgewood (Queens). CBS2, Queens Chronicle, and QNS reported on the fire.
• Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella met with GNY Regional CEO Doreen Thomann-Howe, the Regional CEO to discuss the ways the Red Cross responds to emergencies and how Borough Hall can help our mission.
• Blood donor Dan shared what donating for the first time was like.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Safety Town registration is now open! Hosted by the Metro New York North Chapter right in the heart of Greenwich, Conn, it's the perfect place for your soon-to-be kindergartener to learn and grow. Sign up at safetytown2025.givesmart.com.
• Feb 19: Corcoran Centric Realty blood drive in Greenwich, CT.
• Feb 22: 2025 Operation 7 Save a Life special to air Saturday, Feb. 22 on ABC7.
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)
• Video Editor
• VHS Historical Video Digitizer (NYC)

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Volunteers installed free smoke alarms in Washington Heights homes.

From Jan 27-Feb 2, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 146 adults and 43 children following 60 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last Sunday, News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting a family after a fire on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn.
• Heroes in Action! Last Saturday, 27 of our dedicated volunteers installed 120 alarms in 50 homes across Washington Heights as part of our Sound the Alarm campaign, which is celebrating 10 years of protecting families.
• News 12 reported on the Red Cross helping a family after a fire on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx.
• Last Thursday, NY Daily News, ABC7, and News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after a fatal fire on North Windsor Avenue in Bay Shore (Suffolk County).
• Last week, we had two impactful days at the NY State Capital, where nearly 50 Red Crossers, staff, and volunteers united from all corners of our state to engage with over 100 state legislators. Five New York State legislators were recognized for their commitment to the Red Cross mission. The Brooklyn Eagle reported on Sen. Scarcella-Spanton being one of the legislators honored.
• We are grateful Asw. Carrie Woener invited our biomedical services volunteers to the New York State Assembly Chamber to recognize all they do to make a difference in the lives of those in need.
• Did you catch our #LongIsland CEO on Island Outlook? Hear Jose talk about the Red Cross and all that is happening on Long Island and across the country.
• Teacher and Red Cross volunteer Mrs. Brienza met with Student Council members from Boyle Road Elementary School to teach them about the Red Cross organization.
• Lyn Kobsa and Aubrey help close out National Blood Donor Month by sharing why they donate.
• Pet Therapy Dog Maple helped lower blood pressures and bring smiles to the cadets and blood donors at the West Point Blood Drive.
• We celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Home Fire Campaign during Community Risk Reduction Week with this special tribute video.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Feb 6: Join the Youtube Premiere watch party for #Blackhistorymonth The Untold Legacy: A History of Black Involvement in the American Red Cross.
• Feb 22: 2025 Operation 7 Save a Life special to air Saturday, Feb. 22 on ABC7.
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)

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From Jan 20-26, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 237 adults and 75 children following 72 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last Saturday, New 12, ABC7, CBS2, NY1 and FOX5 reported on the Red Cross assisting displaced residents after a fire on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn.
• Last Friday, ABC7 reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after a fire on 60th avenue in Flushing, Queens.
• For Community Risk Reduction Week (Jan 20-26), take a listen to Jason Lyons, one of our Community Disaster Program Managers, as he shares some preparedness tips with All Of It With Alison Stewart.
• Let’s hear it for Greenwich Country Day School! Recently we celebrated our exceptional partnership with GCDS — 21 years of hosting blood drives and saving lives!
• We share this video highlighting the Red Cross response to the Allerton (Bronx) fire on January 10.
• Brown University School of Public Health spotlighted Online MPH student Sean MacLean’s work with the Red Cross.
• Last Wednesday, our regional CEO, Doreen Thomann Howe, and our team met with Garrison Commander Col. Melissa Cantwell and her team to discuss how we can support the wide variety of military personnel and their families who come to Fort Hamilton and use their facilities for training and other activities.
• ABC7 and News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 13 residents after a fire on E 38th Street in Brooklyn.
• Last Tuesday, News 12 reported on the Red Cross opening a reception center to assist 11 households after a fire on McLean Ave in Yonkers.
• Continuing our National Blood Donor month video series, volunteer EMT Karen and Scout master Carl share why they donate blood.
• In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our AmeriCorps team and FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker fanned out across upper Manhattan to help install free smoke alarms and make homes safer from home fires.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Don't let the blood supply go downhill! More blood & platelet donors are needed now. When you come to give Jan. 27-Feb. 28, the Red Cross will send you a $15 e-gift card to a merchant you choose. Make your appointment to create a flurry of hope: https://rcblood.org/4hbLJeT
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)
• Video Editor
• VHS Historical Video Digitizer (NYC)

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MLK Day Saturday of Service with 43 volunteers from the Red Cross, MIRA USA,
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and the United Federation of Teachers.

From Jan 13-19, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 247 adults and 77 children following 53 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Great #MLKDAY Saturday of Service, with 43 volunteers from the Red Cross, MIRA USA, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and the United Federation of Teachers fanning out across East New York in Brooklyn to install free smoke alarms and provided fire safety information in 53 homes.
• News 12 reported that the Red Cross is still providing housing to displaced residents of the Allerton fire as they transition to longer-term recovery plans.
• News 12 reported on Stew Leonard's, American Red Cross, Yonkers FD raising donations for wildfire victims.
• Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Council Member Pierina Sanchez thanked the Red Cross and other city agencies for helping 21 households who were displaced after a fire on Heath Ave in the Bronx last Wednesday, as covered by the NY Daily News, FOX5, ABC7, Norwood News and News 12.
• Continuing our National Blood Donor month video series, Officer Diaz and Jim O’Brien share why they donate blood.
• Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez thanked the #LIRedCross for assisting over 20 families after a fire in Central Islip. Newsday, News 12 and Patch reported on the Red Cross setting up a reception center.
• We wished our volunteer Vivian Moy safe travels as she headed to California to support the ongoing Red Cross response to the wildfires.
• A week after the wildfires in California started, our regional CEO Doreen Thomann-Howe joined CBS New York to provide an update on our ongoing efforts to ensure no one faces this heartbreaking time alone.
• News 12 spoke with local volunteer David Gonsalves who is in Los Angeles for the Red Cross to help people impacted by the wildfires.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• TYPE O DONORS: We need your help to meet patient needs! O+ is the most transfused blood type & can be used by patients of any Rh-positive blood type. O- is the universal blood type & is often used in emergencies. Don't wait. Make an appointment to donate: rcblood.org/appt
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)

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Regional CEO Doreen Howe speaking at the public information briefing for the Allerton Bronx apartment fire.

From Jan 6-12, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 451 adults and 116 children following 69 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Over the weekend, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, NYC Emergency Management, FDNY and the Mayor’s Office gave updates on how the Red Cross opened a reception center and worked with partners to help the displaced residents after a major apartment fire in the Allerton section of the Bronx.
• NY1 , News 12, ABC7, NY Times, CBS2, FOX5, Bronx Times, PIX11, Norwood News, People, NY Daily News, NBC4, Gothamist, and 1010Wins, among other outlets, all reported on the Red Cross response after the Allerton fire.
• Last Saturday, Newsday reported on the Red Cross assisting a family after a fire on Woodlawn Rd. in West Hempstead.
• Last Thursday, News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting families after a fire on Ocean Ave in Brooklyn.
• Our Regional CEO, Doreen Howe, joined NY1’s Annika Pergament on "The Rush Hour" Thursday to talk about how New Yorkers can help those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
• For National Blood Donor month, Alex shared why she continues to donate blood.
• News 12 reported on the Red Cross helping residents after a fire on Miller Ave. in East New York.
• We continued to look back on last November, when we honored extraordinary women who serve our country and our local communities like Meridith Maskara at the Women’s Veterans Grove in Central Park.
• Red Cross Metro NY North Chapter welcomed three board members.
• Assemblymember Karines Reyes is helping to #EndHomeFires by recording PSAs for “Sound the Alarm” in English and in Spanish.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Kick off 2025 with a blood, platelet or plasma donation! When you come to give with the Red Cross Jan. 1-26, you'll automatically get a chance to score a getaway to #SuperBowl LIX. Schedule your appointment to give now: https://rcblood.org/3WbDQLZ
• We are actively looking for volunteers in the following roles:
• Sheltering Services Volunteer - NYC
• Disaster Action Team Specialist - New York City WEEKDAY DAYTIME
• Home Fire Campaign Team Member - New York City (DRIVERS ONLY)