The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign works to reduce the risk of death and injury from home fires by installing free smoke alarms. Sound the Alarm is a signature event that happens every year to highlight the work of... Continue Reading →
The American Red Cross Eastern New York Region will hold their 25th Fire and Ice Gala at the Capital Center on Friday, April 12. This year the Red Cross is honoring President Havidán Rodríguez and the University at Albany, SUNY with its Humanitarian Spirit... Continue Reading →
Volunteer Bobbie Krukowski of Onondaga County is Disaster Duty Officer Program Lead. Duty Officers ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team (DAT) responses. Bobbie participated in the recent Leadership Academy, a gathering of dozens of volunteers... Continue Reading →
Interview conducted by Communications Intern Emma Naclerio It was extremely cold on the afternoon of February 3rd, and my boyfriend Bailey and I were driving to Plattsburgh from the Saranac Winter Carnival. To get to Plattsburgh from Saranac Lake, you... Continue Reading →
The need for the services provided by the Red Cross regions in New York State is constant. Not a day goes by when we don’t provide help to New Yorkers whether it be providing aid in the wake of home... Continue Reading →
As the newest intern in Communications at the American Red Cross, I’d like to introduce myself and tell you why I couldn’t pass up such a great opportunity. I’m Emma Naclerio, a junior at UAlbany, double-majoring in Communications and English.... Continue Reading →
The American Red Cross in Eastern New York hosted a panel discussion with Albany-area business leaders for a dynamic conversation about the climate crisis and disaster readiness. The changing climate is a humanitarian crisis for the communities and the people... Continue Reading →
“My name is David Cadet, and I am a travel registered nurse currently working at a psychiatric facility in Syracuse. My journey to this profession has been one of resilience, perseverance, faith, and miracles. The impact of nursing early on... Continue Reading →
Since the beginning of the year, blood drives have been canceled in nearly every state where the American Red Cross collects blood, causing thousands of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. This comes as the Red Cross is already... Continue Reading →
Official Blog of the American Red Cross Eastern New York Region 