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The Red Cross opened a reception center to help residents after a fire on DeKalb Ave in the Bronx.

From August 17-23, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 287 adults and 71 children following 25 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Early Monday morning, PIX11 reported on the Red Cross helping 2 families after a fatal fire on Shore Rd in Bay Ridge (Brooklyn).
• Last Thursday, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson thanked the Red Cross for opening a reception center at MMCC Community Center to help residents displaced by a fire on DeKalb Avenue in the Bronx. News12, ABC7, CBS2, Hoodline and Norwood News and reported on the incident.
• Last Tuesday, NYCEM Commissioner Christina Farrell recognized the American Red Cross of Greater New York during #NYCNonprofitWeek for its decades of service to New Yorkers.
• Back in June, Olivia Haunso was recognized with the Disaster Response Award, for her commitment to helping residents after an emergency.
• Metro NY North Board Members recently trained in CPR and AED to demonstrate how we never know when or where an emergency will occur, but we can be prepared when moments matter.
• Recently, Staten Island CDPM Clarisse led a shelter training in French for our French-speaking volunteers.
• We had a great day at the FDNY Bronx block party on Aug 16th! Our team was super excited to meet Bronx neighbors, FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
• Development Communications Manager, Zaide Manzur, celebrated her two-year anniversary with the Red Cross by going live on Noticias Telemundo as a National Spokesperson.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Sep 10: Join us for We Were There: Reflections on 9/11, where we will bring together participants for whom the tragedy of September 11th was a pivotal moment for positive change through service and leadership. Registration for IN-PERSON LOCATION: The Halls at GNY HQ, 520 West 49th Street, New York, NY and VIRTUAL LOCATION: Zoom.

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#MetroNYNRedCross distributing preparedness information at the Ossining Collective's Back-to-School Festival.

From August 10-16, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 163 adults and 46 children following 37 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• The #LIRedCross was proud to join the Oyster Jamboree & Frolic in Port Jefferson, NY, for a day filled with beautiful weather, great music, delicious food, and an incredible community turnout.
• News12 covered the Ossining Collective's second annual Back-to-School Festival on Saturday where the #MetroNYNRedCross shared preparedness information with families.
• We were excited to join Univision Regreso a Clase events in Queens and the Bronx, connecting with hundreds of families and sharing important safety information as students prepare for the new school year.
• Last Wednesday, QNS and CBS2 reported on the Red Cross helping 2 families after a fire on 91st St in Woodhaven (Queens).
• Greater New York Red Crossers Vivian and Lenia gave updates from their deployments across the country.
• We shared this reel remembering the Northeast Blackout of August 14, 2003.
• Back in June, Susue Huie was recognized with the Service to the Armed Forces Award for demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence in providing home comforts and critical services to members of the military, veterans, and their families.
• This YouTube short showed how Ned stepped up to donate blood so there's a supply for those who need it.
• This video reel highlighted the #LIRedCross helping 2 residents after a fire on Arlington St in New Cassel (Nassau County) on July 24.
• Assemblyman Patrick J. Carroll partnered with us to help make his district safer by installing free smoke alarms in homes.
• Last Monday, News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 7 adults and 1 child after a fire on Nelson Ave in the Bronx.
• Our team was excited to participate in the FDNY Block Party on Staten Island last weekend. They welcomed Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore and shared fire safety information with local residents.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• While we're no longer facing a blood crisis, the blood supply is extremely vulnerable — especially as we approach new seasonal challenges, like end-of-summer travel & back-to-school activities which can disrupt donors' availability to give. Please donate.

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The Red Cross helped a family rescue 12 dogs after a fatal fire in Norwood (Bronx). Photo: Dean Moses 

From August 3-9, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 115 adults and 29 children following 38 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• GNY Red Crossers like Vivian Moy and Lenia Kiki have deployed across the country in response to tornadoes, wildfires and flooding.
• Last Friday, CBS2 reported on the Red Cross assisting 8 residents after a lightning strike caused a fire at the Parth Knolls Apartment Complex on Hawkes Avenue in Westchester.
• From Brentwood to Staten Island to Yonkers to Spring Valley, our team had a great time during National Night Out, sharing important safety and preparedness information with our neighbors across 12 communities.
• Last Wednesday, NY1, amNY, NY Daily News, Gothamist, SI Advance, ABC7, News12, PIX11, FOX5, CBS2 and Norwood News reported on the Red Cross opening a reception center and helping 18 families after a fatal fire on East 209th Street in Norwood (Bronx).
• We posted this web story about how the third annual Battle of the Clubs generated 65 units of life saving blood, including 20 first-time blood donors.
• Back in June, we recognized Les Sugai with the International Services Award for his exceptional local work, which has global impact in saving lives of the world’s most vulnerable people.
• We posted a reel highlighting the Red Cross helping 6 families after a fire on Briggs Ave in the Bronx on July 16.
• Emily Miethner shared the story with ABC7 about how she received 20+ blood transfusions post birth to help bring attention to the historic blood shortage happening now.
• First-time donor Síle knows the importance of maintaining a good blood supply to help each other.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• For only the 2nd time in its history, the Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. Patients may already be impacted. Blood donations have fallen to a 4-year summer low. Donors, especially those with type O blood, are needed ASAP to help save lives. Book your appointment now.

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#LIRedCross installing free smoke alarms with Assemblyman Kwani B. O'Pharrow (Photo: John Waldman)

From July 27-August 2, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 123 adults and 34 children following 34 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• This past week, ABC7 and Patch reported the Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis.
• Amid the blood supply crisis, #MNYNRedCross CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley urges people to #GiveBlood or to sign up as a blood donor ambassador.
• Last Thursday, #LIRedCross installed free smoke alarms with Assemblyman Kwani B. O'Pharrow in Amityville homes.
• We shared an Instagram reel recognizing Zeana Tan and the Manhattan Center for Science and Math for their remarkable leadership, organization, and impact.
• At a blood drive in Mount Kisco Public Library, Senator Pete Harckham encouraged people to donate blood and to become a #lifesaver.
• Last Tuesday, Paddles Up Pickleball hosted their American Red Cross Mix & Match Charity Tournament, raising funds to support the lifesaving mission of #RedCrossNY.
• Also on Tuesday, our team stopped by Pronto of Long Island to teach basic first aid to children during their Summer Youth Program.
• Watch this video highlighting the Red Cross assisting 3 families after a fire in Woodhaven (Queens).
• Fordham University student Bienvenido feels fulfilled after donating blood.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• For only the 2nd time in its history, the Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. Patients may already be impacted. Blood donations have fallen to a 4-year summer low. Donors, especially those with type O blood, are needed ASAP to help save lives. Book your appointment now.

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This year's 5C Collaboration Award celebrated the December 2025 Open House team.

From July 20-26, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 117 adults and 53 children following 28 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• On Monday, the Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis, for the second time in its history. It’s time to #GiveBlood.
• First-time donor Kamsi feels great after donating blood. #IYKYK
• Last Saturday, ABC7, CBS2, BNO News, Daily News, Hanford Sentinel, IBT, La Voce di New York, MEAWW News, New York Post, and PIX11 reported that the Red Cross helped residents after a 5-alarm fire in Flushing (Queens).
• Last Friday, ABC7, AOL, LIPress, News12, Newsday, Patch reported the #LIRedCross provided emergency assistance to 3 adults after a fire that erupted in New Cassel, Nassau County.
• Also on Friday, News12 reported the Red Cross helped 3 adults and 1 child after a fire on Virgil Place in the Bronx.
• Watch as logistics volunteer Chris Abbate accepts the Henri Dunant Award for his outstanding leadership.
• We posted this video reel highlighting the Red Cross response to help 13 adults and 6 children after a fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant (Brooklyn).
• Last Wednesday, we celebrated this year’s 5C Award recipients.
• We also are proud to recognize volunteers at West Point.
• Earlier this week, Long Island Press reported on the #LIRedCross welcoming their newest Board Member, Richard Neugebauer.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Hawthorne Office Blood Drives: Join us at our Hawthorne office at 40 Saw Mill River Road on Wednesday, July 29 (12p-4p) to give the gift of life! Make an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org.
• For only the 2nd time in its history, the Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. Patients may already be impacted. Blood donations have fallen to a 4-year summer low. Donors, especially those with type O blood, are needed ASAP to help save lives. Book your appointment now.

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Red Cross Responders handing out Gatorade and water to firefighters at
Sheridan Ave fire in the Bronx. (Photo Benjamin Dicker)

From July 13-19, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 193 adults and 46 children following 45 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Yesterday, firediarynewyork reported on IG that Red Cross responders provided Gatorade/water to firefighters and provided emergency assistance to 18 adults and 7 children after a fire on Sheridan Ave in the Bronx.
• Last week, we took time to remember two historically significant disasters in the Greater New York region: TWA Flight 800 Tragedy and the 2006 Queens Blackout, both occurring on July 17.
• Last Friday, QNS reported on the Red Cross helping 8 families with emergency assistance after a fire on Hollis Ave in Queens.
• Last Thursday, CBS2, Telemundo47 and News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 13 adults and 4 children after a fire on Briggs Ave in Fordham (Bronx).
• This YouTube short highlights long-time volunteer Fernando Morales was honored with the Dottie Brier Award back in June for responding to the psychological and emotional needs of people affected by disasters.
• After his sister's passing from cancer, Chris realized how much donating blood can help other patients.
• We posted this video reel highlighting how the Red Cross helped 5 adults and 3 children with emergency assistance after a fire on Franklin Ave in Bed-Stuy (Brooklyn) on June 25.
• Extreme temperatures and the summer holiday have caused a shortage of blood donations so #LIRedCross CEO Jose Dominguez had this video message to encourage others to donate.
• Last Tuesday, ABC7, PIX11 and QNS reported on the Red Cross helping 5 families after a fire on 76th street in Woodhaven (Queens).
• Last Monday, QNS reported on the Red Cross helping 14 residents after a fire on Grandview Ave in Ridgewood (Queens).

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Hawthorne Office Blood Drives: Join us at our Hawthorne office at 40 Saw Mill River Road on Wednesday, July 29 (12p-4p) to give the gift of life! Make an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org.
• Help avert a looming blood supply crisis! 🚨Donors of all blood types — especially types O- and O+ — are needed now to overcome an emergency shortage. You can help ensure patient care isn't at risk. Book your appointment now.

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NYCEM coordinated a full, multi-agency response, which included the GNY Red Cross,
to the structural concerns at E. 42nd St. (Photo: NYCEM) 

From July 6-12, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 112 adults and 38 children following 34 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• A few clouds in the sky did not stop our volunteers from joining in the Mount Vernon community preparedness event on Saturday.
• We are grateful to our Metro New York North Chapter volunteer Deb B. for deploying to support communities impacted by recent severe weather and tornadoes in Indiana.
• Therapy dog Ari reported for duty to help welcome new cadets from across the country as they begin their journey at the West Point Military Academy.
• Last June, Brandon Sherr was awarded the Tess Sheil Award. This reel highlights his exceptional commitment to volunteer service.
• We posted this YouTube short highlighting how the Red Cross helped 14 adults and 4 children with emergency assistance after a fire on Ocean Pkwy in Brooklyn on June 17.
• Last Tuesday, NYC Emergency Management coordinated a full, multi-agency response, which included the GNY Red Cross, to the structural concerns at E. 42nd St which fortunately did not result in people being displaced from homes.
• In this viral video, Tamarm feels like donating blood is the easiest way to save a life (+ rewards are a nice bonus).
• Check out our sizzle reel for the 2025 Long Island Heroes Celebration. Stay tuned as we can't wait to introduce this year's honorees and share their inspiring stories.
• Comunidad Latinx Inc. thanked us for making our partnership and support in making their America 250 celebration a success.
• The LI Herald wrote about the Sound the Alarm day of service in Valley Stream back in June.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Emergency blood shortage: The Red Cross blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors — especially those with types O+ & B- blood — and platelet donors are urgently needed to help ensure lifesaving medical care isn't delayed for patients. Book now.
• Hawthorne Office Blood Drives: Join us at our Hawthorne office at 40 Saw Mill River Road on Wednesday, July 15 (9a-2p) or Wednesday, July 29 (12p-4p) to give the gift of life! Make an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org.