American Red Cross in Greater New York

19/08/2025

Today is World Humanitarian Day, an international day dedicated to recognize humanitarian personnel.

Coincidently, we completed the installation of our collection of vests from international Red Cross societies at our NYC office today to remind us we are part of a global movement dedicated to upholding the fundamental principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality.

18/08/2025

Aug 11-17: CPR instruction at the Black Health Matters Health Expo; 3-alarm fire in the Upper East Side; 2003 Northeast Blackout anniversary; and much more. ⤵️ ⤵️ ⤵️

18/08/2025

Marty and Nick from our Metro New York North Chapter had a great time at the Monsey Fire District Safety Day event alongside Assemblyman Aron Wieder and his staff.

They shared important fire safety information and provided residents the opportunity to schedule a free appointment to have smoke alarms installed at their homes.

The Sound the Alarm. Save a Life. program is available to all residents of our Metro New York North Chapter (Rockland and Westchester counties, and Greenwich, Conn.)

Visit www.soundthealarm.org/mnyn to learn more and sign up for a free fire safety visit.

15/08/2025

Wishing Dorner safe travels!

15/08/2025

Great day in Harlem at the Black Health Matters Health Summit & Expo!

Our team demonstrated hands only CPR, shared important health and preparedness information and enjoyed learning from all attendees. ⛑️

14/08/2025

The BBC published a retrospective on how the 2003 Northeast Blackout impacted New Yorkers and included several quotes from our 2021 "Disasters Untold" podcast episode about the memorable disaster.

On 14 August 2003, 22 years ago this week, the electricity cut out for more than 50 million people in the US and Canada. The BBC was in New York City when the lights went out.

13/08/2025

Great afternoon in Queens at the Univision Contigo Regreso a Clases Feria Estudiantil. Our team shared important safety tips, registered families for free fire safety visits and had a lot of fun coloring with kids as they prepare to head back to school.

11/08/2025

Regional CEO Doreen Howe celebrates her 1-year anniversary; partnering with FDNY to ; Pedro the Penguin teaches disaster preparedness; and much more... ⤵️⤵️⤵️

11/08/2025

11/08/2025

What to do when a friendly competition results in a four-way tie? Celebrate everyone of course! 🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️

During the Second Annual Battle of the Clubs in Greenwich, 64 blood donors - including 10 new donors - rolled up their sleeves to help save lives.

Thanks to Belle Haven Club, Burning Tree Country Club, Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Innis Arden Golf Club, Milbrook Club, Riverside Yacht Club, the Field Club of Greenwich, Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club, Tamarack Country Club, and Greenwich Country Club for their support to recruit donors and spread the word about the importance of blood donations.

And congratulations to Milbrook, Riverside, Belle Haven and Burning Tree for taking home the collective honor of Blood Drive Champion! 🏆🏆🏆🏆

11/08/2025