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Celebrating Fort Hamilton’s Bicentennial Anniversary

From June 9-15, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 119 adults and 27 children following 35 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Yesterday, the SAF team attended Fort Hamilton’s Bicentennial Anniversary celebration!
• Over the weekend, Ronnie and the logistics team were setting up for the upcoming Safety Town, a week long program that teaches awareness and accident prevention skills to local children entering kindergarten or first grade.
• Last Thursday, the Norwood News reported on the Red Cross assisting 6 adults and 4 children after a fire on West 232nd Street in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx.
• The Brooklyn Paper and News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after a 2-alarm fire on Chestnut Street in East New York.
• The Greenwich Sentinel expressed gratitude in this op-ed for being recognized for its community contributions by both the American Red Cross and the Rotary Club of Greenwich.
• The first Deputy Commissioner of NYC Emergency Management, Christina Farrell, reflects on her 22 years at the city agency in this video short.
• This video highlights the Red Cross helping 4 families after a fire in the Fordham section of the Bronx on May 22.
• Blood donor Abby explains how donating blood a simple and easy way is to make a difference in your community in this video reel.
• We celebrated Barbara Schumacher as the 2025 Jean MacArthur Volunteer of the Year Award honoree in this post.
• Disaster Action Team volunteer Kenny Jean explains DAT and likes to seeing people's reactions when the Red Cross comes out to help.
• Fort Hamilton thanked us for providing CPR, AED, and NARCAN training to MWR and installation Soldiers and Staff last Monday.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• SAVE THE DATE Oct 22: This fall, we will recognize heroic individuals and compassionate leaders who embody our humanitarian mission at the Long Island Heroes Celebration. Join us for a morning of breakfast and inspiring stories, as well as one-of-a-kind auction items.
• We’re Hiring: Sr. Volunteer Engagement Specialist
• June 18: International Humanitarian Law 101: Torture & Armed Conflict
• June 19: International Humanitarian Law Discussion: Leadership in Climate Change: Preparedness, Networks, and Extreme Heat

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Long Island Hurricane Press Conference

From June 2-8, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 182 adults and 38 children following 40 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last Saturday, over 75 team members, staff, and volunteers worked together to ensure preparedness and efficiency in our operations in the regional full-scale exercise.
• News 12 reported on the Red Cross over a dozen residents after a fire on Villa Avenue in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx.
• Former FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator Deanne Criswell shared why it's never too late to join emergency management in this video short.
• NY1, Hoodline, CBS2 reported on the Red Cross assisting families after a fire on Lafayette Avenue in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn on Wednesday.
• Last Tuesday, News 12, Mid-Hudson News, CBS2, and the Rockland County Times reported on the Red Cross setting up a reception center at the Nyack Senior Center to assist 13 families after a fire at the Nyack Plaza apartment building.
• Congratulations to our Metro NY North Chapter associate board member Jason Wein on being recognized with the William H. Spurgeon, III Award.
• Last April we collected 81 units of lifesaving blood at the New York International Auto Show. This highlight video captured the amazing event!
• Councilmember Pierina Sanchez thanked the Red Cross and other city agencies for assisting residents after a fire on Andrews Ave South in the Bronx. News 12 reported on the fire.
• We celebrated volunteer Carol Mills for receiving the 2025 Harriet Demarest Congeniality Award in this post.
• Last Monday, the #LIRedCross, Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Commissioner Rudy Sunderman and partners from across Long Island joined together in a press conference to talk about steps the organizations have taken to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• SAVE THE DATE Oct 22: This fall, we will recognize heroic individuals and compassionate leaders who embody our humanitarian mission at the Long Island Heroes Celebration. Join us for a morning of breakfast and inspiring stories, as well as one-of-a-kind auction items.
• We’re Hiring: Sr. Volunteer Engagement Specialist
• June 13: Ft. Hamilton is celebrating its 200th birthday with vendors, food trucks, fireworks and live music. Open to the Public with Registration. Free for DoD & ID card holders as well as Club Members.
• June 19: Blood Drive Sponsored by Delta Airlines at 520 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org (Use Sponsor Code: DeltaNYC)

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LI Red Crossers marched in the Brentwood Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade. (Photo: Celia Vollmer)

From May 27-June 2, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 122 adults and 34 children following 25 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting 2 families after a fire on Andrews Avenue South in the University Heights section of the Bronx.
• 1010Wins, Patch, NY Daily News and ABC7 reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after a fire on W. 135th street in Harlem on Saturday.
• Last Friday, Turner Construction and the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces partnered to hold a BBQ, plant flowers and clean the courtyard for the vets at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx.
• News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after a fire on Washington Avenue in the Belmont section of the Bronx on Thursday.
• #LIRedCross volunteers marching at the Brentwood Puerto Rican Hispanic Day Parade.
• We shared this clip of former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell talking about the importance of representation in emergency management leadership at our last panel discussion.
• Lt. Col. Andrew Bigelow explains how easy it is to donate blood in this viral video short.
• Last Wednesday, News 12 reported on the Red Cross assisting residents after a fire on Lenox Road in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn.
• Red Cross volunteers got to tour the USS New York docked next to the Intrepid Museum thanks to the Service to the Armed Forces department.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• June 5: American Red Cross Greater New York Region New York City Chapter to Host 2025 Annual Meeting.
• June 7: Participate in the Disaster Cycle Services Full Scale Exercise
• June 13: Ft. Hamilton is celebrating its 200th birthday with vendors, food trucks, fireworks and live music. Open to the Public with Registration. Free for DoD & ID card holders as well as Club Members.