When Roger Hannay of Westerlo, New York returned from Vietnam in 1966, he began his career in the family business, Hannay Reels, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hose reels for commercia and industrial reels since 1933. Roger also returned with... Continue Reading →
Halloween is not just for kids anymore. The holiday has become one of the most popular in the U.S. with people of all ages taking part in things like trick-or-treating, decorating homes and attending parties. The American Red Cross wants... Continue Reading →
When two American Red Cross colleagues discovered they shared not only a passion for helping others—but the same October birthday—it felt like fate. Even more remarkable: both have been deeply impacted by breast cancer and are using their stories to... Continue Reading →
Is your business ready when disaster strikes? Disasters are on the rise—from floods and wildfires to severe storms and power outages. The American Red Cross now responds to major disasters nearly three times more often than five years ago. While... Continue Reading →
Today, on the 24th anniversary 9/11, we pause to honor the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the extraordinary acts of courage and compassion that followed one of the most devastating events on American soil. We remember the thousands... Continue Reading →
"Recently, I attended the 2025 Northeast Division Leadership Conference in Parsippany, New Jersey! I am thrilled to have heard from a variety of impactful speakers as well as interacted with incredible leaders and volunteers from across the organization who so graciously shared... Continue Reading →
In late January, nearly 50 individuals from the American Red Cross representing all three regions of New York State (NYS) - Eastern New York, Greater New York, and Western New York - gathered in Albany for our annual Advocacy Day. Participants engaged... Continue Reading →
On Sunday, Nov. 3, the area surrounding the East Syracuse Fire Department will be transformed into a powerful display of support for burn survivors of all ages when the 18th Annual Burn Run takes center stage. Approximately 700 firefighters and... Continue Reading →
ENY Red Cross Animal Visitation teams provide a fur fix forveterans and volunteers at an Elks Lodge Veteran Stand Down at the Salvation Army Red Cross animal visitation teams are active all over the world. The American Red Cross has... Continue Reading →
Official Blog of the American Red Cross Eastern New York Region 