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| Red Cross Responders at the scene of tragic Bainbridge Ave fire in the Bronx. (Photo: Dakota Santiago for The New York Times) |
Last Week in Review
- Last Saturday, the Red Cross teamed up with FDNY and other local groups to install free smoke alarms and share fire safety education in more than 70 Queens homes.
- For #AAPIMonth, we featured volunteer Les Sugai, who has volunteered with the American Red Cross for more than two decades, in this video.
- SAF team came out to support the amputee vets at the Pedals of Honor 2026 adaptive cycling clinic held in Central Park.
- Last Wednesday, we recognized and celebrated the dedicated #MetroNYNRedCross volunteers who serve the West Point community at our annual volunteer recognition event.
- We also teamed up with PSEG Long Island, National Grid, and Northville to install free smoke alarms for local families in Manorville, NY (Suffolk County).
- We shared this viral video short of the #LIRedCross helping 7 residents after a fire on Rockaway Ave in Valley Stream, NY (Nassau County) on Easter Sunday.
- Senator Siela Bynoe is helping to #EndHomeFires with this Sound the Alarm PSA.
- Video Reel: Julian donates blood because he knows it makes a difference and is going to people who need it.
- On Monday, the Red Cross helped families impacted by a tragic fire in the Fordham section of the Bronx, with coverage from the New York Times and Norwood News.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
- Make waves to a blood drive near you! When you come to give blood or platelets May 18-31, you’ll pick up an exclusive Red Cross beach towel, perfect for every sunny day (while they last). Hurry up and book your appointment.
- *May 30: We’re teaming up with volunteers and partners to install FREE smoke alarms and help keep families safe in Babylon!
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