So, the big $1.5 billion Powerball drawing is tonight, and pretty much everyone is talking about it. By now, you've probably seen or heard that the odds of winning the jackpot are an incredible 1 in 292 million. If you... Continue Reading →
By Gary Striar, CEO As many of you know, this week there was a large fire on Park Avenue in Albany. I only occasionally go to our fire responses, as our people know what to do, and I’d rather not... Continue Reading →
Story by Margaret Richards, Red Cross volunteer The American Red Cross has been providing relief for thousands of families affected by flooding and severe weather in Texas since a series of violent storms began on October 23. Communities already damaged... Continue Reading →
The American Red Cross is helping thousands of families across the state of Texas after severe storms this weekend brought tornadoes, heavy rains and flash flooding to already water-logged communities. The latest round of severe weather in Texas comes on... Continue Reading →
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