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Donating blood benefits others — and you

January is National Blood Donor Month, first established a half-century ago. And it’s a good thing that declaration stuck, because blood is often in short supply, as it is today . . . more

1/26/23

The American Red Cross seeks submissions to honor a Long Island hero at its Sept. 22 gala.

It’s time to nominate a Long Island Red Cross hero

Do you know a hero? Someone who took extraordinary action to save a life or perform an unselfish and extraordinary act for a family member, friend, co-worker or a stranger? An act that changed a person’s destiny, or made a community impact. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/15/22

This week we pay tribute to volunteers

Several years ago, during my first day on the job as regional disaster officer for the American Red Cross in Central and South Texas, where I worked before joining the organization here in New York . . . more

By Jose Dominguez | 4/21/22

The Nassau Expressway overpass was named for longtime Inwood businessman and civic leader Pete Sobol, who died this year. Above, at the Five Towns Community Center's MLK Event in 2019.

Nassau Expressway overpass named for Pete Sobol

The overpass connecting Seagirt Boulevard and the Nassau Expressway, also known as State Route 878, has been designated Peter V. Sobol Memorial Bridge as Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation into law on July 29. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/30/21

We’re in the thick of summer — safety first!

Summer should be a time of joy, spent hanging out at the beach and barbecuing in the backyard. Too often, however, summer turns tragic when it needn’t. more

7/15/21

Lifeguard trainees learn how to administer cardio pulmonary resuscitation at Lifeguard Training NY.

Long Island's beaches and pools need more lifeguards

Being a lifeguard, a staple of summer employment, has been upended by the coronavirus pandemic, as there is a shortage of lifeguards across the nation and on Long Island. more

By Olivia Ramseur | 6/17/21

Hurricane season starts June 1 — be prepared

The official start of the Atlantic Ocean hurricane season is June 1 — next Tuesday. From now through November, we must be prepared for a storm to come out of nowhere and wreak havoc across Long Island, as Tropical Storm Isaias did last summer. more

5/27/21

Be prepared for hurricanes — now, not later

With all the news of the coronavirus crisis, it would be easy to forget that we are more than a month into the Atlantic hurricane season — and now is the time to prepare for the possibility of a major storm. more

7/10/20

Donated care packages were given to 1,700 St. John's Episcopal Hospital employees who are caring for Covid-19 patients and others as well.

St. John’s Hospital staff in Far Rockaway receives donated essential care items

Donated care packages of essential items and care products were distributed to 1,700 St. John’s Episcopal Hospital staff members who are working to care for Covid-19 patients at the Far Rockaway hospital. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/6/20

Save a life — give blood, especially now

The American Red Cross is urging healthy, eligible people who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as the coronavirus pandemic continues. more

3/26/20

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