A Look Back in Greater New York

Fiscal Year 2022 Statistics | July 2021 to June 2022

February 14, 2022 | New Rochelle, N.Y.

Help After Valentine’s Day Fire

After a massive fire in New Rochelle, dozens of residents turned to the Red Cross for assistance. Photo Credit: Maria Anguiano, American Red Cross in Greater NY

March 23, 2022 | New York, N.Y. Red Cross Month

New York landmarks across the state lit up bright red in support of Red Cross Month and Red Cross Giving Day. Photo Credit: Kevin Suttlehan, American Red Cross in Greater NY

March 24, 2022 | West Point, N.Y.

Collecting Lifesaving Blood

The American Red Cross partnered with the U.S. West Point Military Academy to host a series of blood drives where more than 600 units were donated by hundreds of individuals, over three days. Photo Credit: Daniel Neiman, American Red Cross in Greater NY

April 16, 2022 | New York, N.Y. New York International Auto Show

The Red Cross was on hand at the New York International Auto Show where former board chair John B. Osborn accepted a generous donation on behalf of the Red Cross from the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association. Red Crossers also ran into some special guests at the auto show, including Tracy Morgan. Photo Credit: Daniel Neiman, American Red Cross

April 23, 2022 | Greenwich, Conn.

A Salute to Service and Valor

At the 2022 Red & White Ball: A Salute to Service and Valor, the American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter honored civic and community leaders, and raised critical funds to support our mission. Photo Credit: Kyle Norton

May 7, 2022 | Spring Valley, N.Y.

Sound the Alarm

Hundreds of free smoke alarms were installed by Red Cross volunteers and partners in Spring Valley as part of the annual Sound the Alarm campaign. Photo Credit: Kevin Suttlehan, American Red Cross in Greater NY

May 13, 2022 | Riverhead, N.Y.

Sound the Alarm

As part of the annual Sound the Alarm campaign, Red Cross volunteers and partners gathered at the Riverhead Fire Department before fanning out into the community to install free smoke alarms and educating residents about fire safety. Photo Credit: Michael de Vulpillieres, American Red Cross in Greater NY

May 2022 | Eastern Europe

First Lady Visits Red Crossers

Lallita Maharaj, a member of the Greater NY Service to the Armed Forces team, met First Lady Jill Biden while deployed to Eastern Europe. Lallita helps facilitate emergency communication messages between service members and their families. Photo Credit: American Red Cross

May 31, 2022 | Long Beach, N.Y.

Hurricane Preparedness on Long Island

The American Red Cross on Long Island organized a hurricane preparedness press conference alongside local partners where they encouraged families to update their evacuation plans, organize supplies, and stay informed throughout hurricane season. Photo Credit: Craig Cooper, American Red Cross in Greater NY

June 27, 2022 | New York, N.Y.

Celebrating Pride Month

Red Crossers marched in the annual NYC Pride Parade. Photo Credit: Frank Farance, American Red Cross in Greater NY

July 15, 2022 | Long Island, N.Y.

Red Cross Youth Supporting our Veterans

The Bethpage High School Red Cross Club supported veterans and community members participating in the 2022 Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride. Photo Credit: Vito L. Reciniello, American Red Cross in Greater NY

July 2022 | New York, N.Y.

Providing Hands-Only CPR Training

The Red Cross community preparedness team provided free Hands-Only CPR training to more than 100 residents at NYPD’s Manhattan South Unity Day. Photo Credit: Bridgette Espinoza, American Red Cross in Greater NY

September 10, 2022 | New York, N.Y.

Preparedness in the Park

Greater NY’s inaugural Preparedness in the Park event at J. Hood Wright Park was organized by the Greater NY Red Cross community preparedness team. More than 50 volunteers, including youth club members took part. Photo Credit: Michael Koster, American Red Cross in Greater NY

September to November 2022 | Florida

Responding to Hurricane Ian

Dozens of Red Cross team members from across the Greater NY Region traveled to Florida to support the massive response to Hurricane Ian. Photo Credit: Scott Dalton, American Red Cross

September 22, 2022 | Huntington, N.Y.

Celebrating the Red Cross on Long Island

At the annual Heroes Among Us Gala, hundreds gathered at Oheka Castle to celebrate the Red Cross mission and to honor civic leaders and local heroes. Photo Credit: Kevin Suttlehan, American Red Cross in Greater NY

November 09, 2022 | New York (Central Park), N.Y.

Women of Service for America

Red Cross and their community partners organized the annual Women of Service for America event to honor and recognize women who serve this country and their local communities. Photo Credit: Nathalie Sayago, American Red Cross in Greater NY

November 11, 2022 | Greenwich, Conn. Honoring

Our Veterans

Red Crossers honored those who served our country at the annual Greenwich Veterans Day parade. Photo Credit: Kevin Suttlehan, American Red Cross in Greater NY

January 11, 2023 | New York, N.Y

Nasdaq Closing Bell

Red Cross team members from across the region gathered to ring the Closing Bell at NASDAQ highlighting the importance of blood donations. Photo Credit: Nasdaq