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Distributing safety resources at the Peekskill Fire Department Open House.

From Sept 28-Oct 4, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 133 adults and 48 children following 41 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last Saturday, News12 and Newsday reported on the #LIRedCross helping a family after a fire on McKinley St in Baldwin, NY.
• Over the weekend, the #MetroNYNRedCross provided safety information and free smoke alarm installation appointments at the Peekskill Fire Department Open House.
• In her latest Greenwich Sentinel Column, #MetroNYNRedCross CEO Stephanie Dunn Ashley wrote about lithium-ion batteries and fire safety in a changing world.
• Music artist PiLar shared what experience was like donating blood at our chapter HQ in Manhattan on Instagram.
• We met with Councilmember Shirley Aldebol to discuss our ongoing mission work, our volunteers, key initiatives, priorities, and the urgent challenges facing our region.
• In this YouTube short we shared, Adam started donating blood 5 months ago after learning there was a blood shortage.
• Continuing with our “30 Seconds With…” series, Harry and Eric share what reminds them of home and what being part of the #RedCross means to them for #HispanicHeritageMonth.
• Meet Nicole, an RN, who is running the 2026 #TCSNYCMarathon as part of #TeamRedCross, because of her passion for helping others.
• This reel highlighted the Red Cross helping 6 families with emergency housing after a bus crashed into their Crown Heights (Brooklyn) home.
• Join us in congratulating Curtis Drevets for being named one of the 2026 Strong EX Leaders across the American Red Cross!

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Leaves are changing. Lives can too. Come to give blood or platelets Sept. 21-Oct. 18 and receive a $15 e-gift card to your choice of merchant as thanks. Fall back into giving! Schedule now:
• Oct 22: We are counting down the days until we celebrate heroes like Thomas Von Esson and Susanne Deegan at the 2026 Long Island Heroes Celebration.

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Red Cross assisted over 67 residents after a fire on Montgomery Ave in the Bronx.

From Sept 21-27, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 174 adults and 74 children following 47 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Ahead of the nor’easter storm, we shared these flooding and wind safety tips to help families be prepared.
• We teamed up with Con Edison to produce this video with a few tips for refreshing your emergency preparedness kit this fall.
• Last Wednesday, CBS2, ABC7, News12, NY Daily News and NY1 reported on the Red Cross helping 67 residents after a fatal fire on Montgomery Ave in Morris Heights (Bronx).
• For #HispanicHeritageMonth we are honoring Hispanic and Latino Red Crossers like Julio Medina who helps connect with people impacted by disasters as a bilingual responder.
• Meet Michael, Katie and Caitrin who are members of dedicated #TeamRedCross runners for the 2026 #TCSNYCMarathon!
• Continuing to remember 9/11 after 25 years, we shared this story from long-time Red Crosser Harry Davila, who was part of the Red Cross team who initially responded to the terrorist attacks.
• Our team recently met with Westhab and 914 Cares in Westchester County to discuss potential collaboration opportunities to support neighbors across our region.
• We posted this incredible highlight reel thanking the donors who donated over 225 units of lifesaving blood over the two-day "Day of Remembrance" blood drives held in our midtown office.
• Patch reported on the September 19 Home Fire Campaign event that installed free smoke alarms in over 100 homes in Smithtown, NY.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Sep 30: Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas is hosting a flood/fire mitigation Climate Safety Fair on Wednesday, 5-7pm in East Elmhurst (Queens).
• Oct 22: We are counting down the days until we celebrate heroes like Thomas Von Esson at the 2026 Long Island Heroes Celebration.

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The Red Cross opened a reception center and helped 26 families
after a fire on Vyse Ave in Cortona Park East (Bronx).

From Sept 14-20, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 145 adults and 39 children following 42 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• News12 reported on the #LIRedCross helping 7 adults and 2 children after a fire on Webb Ave in Hempstead (Nassau County).
• It was a weekend of Home Fire Safety as we teamed up with FDNY and Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal to install free smoke alarms in East Harlem homes.
• The #LIRedCross teamed up with the town of Smithtown, FRES commissioner Rudy Sunderman, the Hauppauge fire department and the Nesconset Fire department to help make families safer across the Long Island community.
• After a home fire sadly took a life in Yonkers, our #MetroNYNRedCross team met in the neighborhood and distributed fire safety information to 240 homes and sign-up residents for free smoke alarm installations.
• Last Thursday, ABC7, Brooklyn Paper and News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 20 displaced adults and 6 children after a school bus crashed into a building on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn.
• Last Wednesday, Greater New York Red Cross CEO Doreen Howe met with another awesome member of the NYS Legislature freshman class, Assembly member Diana Moreno to discuss future partnerships in the community.
• Our #MetroNYNRedCross volunteer Sal Di Liberti deployed to Hawaii to support communities on Kauai affected by Hurricane Lowell.
• Last Tuesday, ABC7, CBS2 and News12 reported on the Red Cross opening a reception center to help 26 families after a fire on Vyse Ave in Crotona Park East (Bronx).
• News12, Newsday and Patch reported on the #LIRedCross helping a family after fire on Merrick Ave in North Merrick (Nassau County).
• We shared this reel highlighting how the Red Cross helped 26 families after a fire on E 209th in Norwood (Bronx) back on Aug 5.
• Join us in honoring the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Red Crossers like Victor Molina for #HispanicHeritageMonth who shared his story with us in both English and Spanish.
• That National Red Cross IG account shared the heroic story of how NJ EMT Simone Kelly saved a man who fell unconscious during the Knicks championship parade.
• We continue to #neverforget 9/11 with stories like this one from Jason Rawcliffe and his wife Renee.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Crisp air, colorful leaves, pumpkin everything ... Some things change with the season. The need for blood is not one of them. Give blood this fall and help save lives.

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10-minute-long documentary, 9/11: Responding to America's Tragedy. 

From Sept 7-13, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 79 adults and 24 children following 35 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• For the 25th anniversary of September 11, we are reflecting on the many ways that day shaped our lives, our communities and our commitment to service through the stories of the following volunteers and staff:
• Dena Sperling
• Mozelle McQuade
• Libby Richardson
• Jesennia Rodriguez
• Linda Certo
• Alec Cecil
• Lea Chiu-Adisa
• As part of the “We Were There” series, we held a panel discussion on how the tragedy of September 11th was a pivotal moment for positive change through service and leadership.
• We posted this 10-minute-long documentary, 9/11: Responding to America's Tragedy, filmed just days and weeks after 9/11, as a tribute to the more than 57,000 team members who provided critical disaster relief like food and water for emergency workers, financial assistance for families, and mental health support to those affected.
• Last Saturday, News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 4 families after a fire on West Burda Pl in New City (Rockland County).
• For #BloodCollectorsWeek, we celebrated the compassion and commitment of professional blood collectors in our region, who help support a positive experience for our local donors and ensure blood is available to patients in need everywhere.
• Our Government Liaison team met with Assemblyman Sam Berger and Councilmember Shanel Thomas-Henry to help foster collaboration on making our communities safer and more resilient from disasters.
• Joe, Viv, Joann, Adrian and Paul checked in from Ohio, where they are deployed to support communities affected by recent storms and floods.
• Our team had loads of fun during Council member Sandra Ung's UNG-believable Back to School Block Party in Queens.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Give. Clip. Carry kindness. Come to give blood or platelets Sept. 1-20 and we'll thank you with an exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while they last. The clip is perfect for your keys or backpack! Book now.

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We honored Simone Kelly with the Red Cross Lifesaving Award for
her heroic actions during the Knicks championship parade.

From August 31 - September 6, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 91 adults and 39 children following 29 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• On Sunday, Hoodline and News12 reported on the Red Cross providing emergency assistance to 15 households after a 2-alarm fire in Kensington (Brooklyn).
• 1010wins, CBS2, and NBC4 reported on the Red Cross recognizing Simone Kelly with the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award after saving an unconscious man’s life during the Knicks championship parade.
• We provided fire safety and disaster preparedness information at the CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities Accessibility Fair at Lehman College.
• Red Cross partner Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause’s Bodie and Olive helped spread comfort at a West Point blood drive.
• Last Tuesday evening, PIX11 and QNS reported on the Red Cross assisting 2 families following a fire in South Ozone Park (Queens).

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.
• Give. Clip. Carry kindness. Come to give blood or platelets Sept. 1-20 and we'll thank you with an exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while they last. The clip is perfect for your keys or backpack! Book now.

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Helping families prepare for disaster at back-to-school events in Queens and Yonkers.

From August 24-30, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 129 adults and 41 children following 47 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Sunday evening, Patch reported on the #LIRedCross responding to a fire in Port Washington, Nassau County.
• Last weekend, the #LIRedCross was at Legislator Sam Gonzalez' Salsa Festival in Brentwood, distributing safety information and signed up attendees for free smoke alarm installations!
• Last Week, we helped families prepare for disasters at Back-to-School events in Queens and in Yonkers.
• PIX11 reported on the Red Cross x Hello Kitty promotion, where you can get a free Hello Kitty plush when you #GiveBlood, starting in September.
• On Thursday, QNS reported on the Red Cross providing emergency assistance to 2 households in South Ozone Park (Queens).
• Also on Thursday, Hoodline and News12 reported on the Red Cross responding to a fire in Pelham Parkway (Bronx).
• Last Monday, News12 reported on the Red Cross providing emergency housing for 3 residents after a fire on Vermont Street in Brooklyn.
• We posted this viral YouTube post, highlighting a Red Cross response to a devastating fire in Flushing (Queens).
• Back in June, Delta Airlines was recognized with the Biomedical Champion Award, for its collaboration with the Red Cross to host dozens of blood drives since 1941.
• Watch as long-time blood donor Helen explains why she donates blood.
• Also, Oyster Bay Councilwoman Vicki Walsh posted a PSA on our #SoundTheAlarm program.

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.
• The wait is over! Come to give blood Sept. 1-20 and we’ll say thanks with an exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while they last. Schedule your visit today.

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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.