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Three heroic individuals were presented with the Red Cross Lifesaving Award
for saving a life during Mets opening day at Citi Field.

From Oct 26-Nov 1, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 154 adults and 47 children following 52 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Congrats to our Team Red Cross runners like MJ McKee, Daryl Kennedy, François Rousselet and Lindsey Jerome who took on the TCS NYC Marathon to benefit the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross.
• Did you remember to check your smoke alarms as you turned back your clocks for Daylight Savings?
• The #LIHeroes Celebration is over, but the event got rave reviews from Jaime Quent, Grant Newburger, Stacey Sweet and Chris Wyllie. The LI Herald also featured Humanitarian honoree Harvey Weisenberg and Newsday featured Youth Hero Finn Schiavone.
• The Bronx Daily reported that we teamed up with ACS to share these Halloween Safety Tips.
• Last week, we presented Certificates of Extraordinary Personal Action to three individuals whose quick thinking and teamwork helped save the life of a baseball fan who collapsed in the stands on Opening Day for the New York Mets.
• The #MetroNYNRedCross participated in the Greenwich Community Organization Fair at the Greenwich Library.
• Last Wednesday, QNS reported on the Red Cross helping 4 families after a fire on 115th in South Richmond Hill (Queens).
• Hoodline and News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 6 adults and 1 child after a fire on Swinton Ave in Throggs Neck (Bronx).

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• We care about your well-being: Get a free health screening when you give blood! We check blood pressure, hemoglobin & pulse. For successful November donations, we’ll perform A1C testing (diabetes/prediabetes screen; 1 test result in 2026). Book today.

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The #LIRedCross helped dozens of displaced residents after a car crashed
into an assisted living facility in Huntington Station (Suffolk County).

From Oct 19-25, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 116 adults and 37 children following 30 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last week, for the Long Island Heroes Celebration, we honored heroic individuals and compassionate leaders like Tom Von Essen, Harvey Weisenberg, Brandi Carney, Finn Schiavone, Officer Freddy Cerpa and Susanne Deegan and raised funds for the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross. News12 covered the event.
• Late Saturday, CBS2 and News12 reported on the #LIRedCross assisting displaced residents after a car crash in Huntington Station (Suffolk County).
• Saturday morning, Hoodline, News12, and Newsday reported on the #LIRedCross responding to a 3-alarm fire in Atlantic Beach (Nassau County).
• On Friday, NBC4 and Telemundo 47 reported on the Red Cross providing emergency assistance to 6 families after a fire in the Baychester section of the Bronx.
• On Thursday, News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 14 displaced residents in the Belmont section of the Bronx.
• The #LIRedCross helped distribute food at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wyandanch following a recent fire.
• LI Press reported on #LIRedCross partnering with North Hempstead Council Member Mariann Dalimonte to install free smoke alarms. #SoundTheAlarm
• Nina really wants to help people who need blood and it's easy to donate!
• New York Senator Pete Harckham hosted a blood drive the Red Cross and Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department and collected 25 pints of lifesaving blood.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• We’re partnering with the new CBS show Eternally Yours to help support lifesaving blood donations. You don’t need eternal life to be a hero — just an hour of your time. Roll up your sleeve and schedule your donation.

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SAF Regional Program Manager, Steve Branch meets LL Cool J and other cast members
at the NCIS: New York premiere being held at the Intrepid Museum.

From Oct 12-18, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 138 adults and 52 children following 30 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• We closed out #HispanicHeritageMonth with a fun series of videos asking the GNY Red Crossers how do you say Red Cross in Spanish, what Spanish words they learned working at the Red Cross, what is your favorite Latin food, and what is your favorite Spanish word?
• We also wrapped up our “30 Seconds With…” series by talking with Raúl Rivera Núñez, Desiree Ramos Reiner, José Domínguez, Darío Díaz, William Medina, Maria L Anguiano
• #LIRedCross volunteer Magnolia received the First Responder Award from Senator Monica R. Martinez during her annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration!
• Video Reel: Zaide wants more Latin people to donate blood because it’s needed.
• Last Wednesday, Hoodline and News12 reported on the Red Cross helping 2 families after a fire on East 58th street in Brooklyn.
• Elmont resident and #LIRedCross volunteer, Anthony Incorvaia, was featured in the LI Herald.
• Michael Dwyer Sr. and Mary Dwyer, longtime Pleasantville residents, who are now retired and volunteers with the #MetroNYNRedCross was featured in the Examiner News.
• As we countdown to the #LIHeroes Celebration, get a sneak preview of the honorees we are honoring here: Tom Von Essen, Brandi Carney, and Harvey Weisenberg
• We posted this reel highlighting the Red Cross helping 180 residents after a 4-alarm fire on Dekalb Ave in the Bronx back in August.
• Meet Mia Bonanno and Pierce Dennis, who are members of dedicated #TeamRedCross runners for the 2026 #TCSNYCMarathon!
• SAF Regional Program Manager, Steve Branch, issued an SAF challenge coin to LL Cool J and other cast members at the NCIS: New York premiere being held at the Intrepid Museum.
• Hoodline and Brooklyn Paper reported on Oct 5, that the Red Cross helped 3 families after a fire on Hancock Street in Bushwick (Brooklyn).

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• Pumpkin spice season is here and so is a chance to help save lives. Come to give blood or platelets Oct. 19-Nov. 22 and we'll thank you with a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email plus 500 bonus points for a $10 e-gift card through Donor Rewards. Book now. (T&C)
• Oct 22: We are counting down the days until we celebrate heroes like Finn Schiavone, Freddy Cerpa and Susanne Deegan at the 2026 Long Island Heroes Celebration.

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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.