Jun. 4, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil A series of upcoming blood drives in Brooklyn could be a lifeline for New York’s dangerously low blood supply, as the New York Blood Center on Monday declared a blood emergency following a sharp drop in local donations. With less than a one-to-two-day supply of critical blood…
Jan. 21, 2025 By Lauren Rapp The New York Blood Center (NYBC) declared a statewide blood emergency on Tuesday as donations hit a critical low. Amid National Blood Donor Month, the NYBC reported an “alarmingly low donor turnout,” with participation plummeting nearly 30%, leading to 6,500 fewer donations. According to NYBC, donations tend to…
Aug. 27, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil With Labor Day Weekend on the horizon, the New York Blood Center (NYBC) is calling on Brooklyn residents to donate blood during a period when collections are especially low. The summer months, including holiday weekends like Labor Day, often see a decrease in blood donations due to…