2026 starts off with blood emergency, New York Blood Center says
Just recently, there was less than a two-day supply of blood across the region. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
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Just recently, there was less than a two-day supply of blood across the region. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
New York City is facing a critical blood shortage, so CBS News New York has partnered with the New York Blood Center to highlight the importance of donations. Hannah Kliger reports.
New York City is dealing with a critical blood shortage this time of year. Tuesday, CBS News New York partnered with New York Blood Center to raise awareness about the urgent need for donations.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
The New York Blood Center is in need of donors. This simple act of giving is especially important for communities like Harlem as we approach the holiday season and blood supplies run low. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
The organization says right now the state is short nearly 390,000 donors. A blood and bone marrow drive was held at the CBS Broadcast Center on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The New York Blood Center recently declared a blood emergency.
The New York Blood Center is declaring a blood emergency after seeing a drop in donor turnout. The organization says only 2% of New Yorkers donate blood, compared to the national average of 3%. Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Vice President Of Corporate Communications And Public Affairs with the Blood Center, spoke with Cindy Hsu about the impacts being felt by hospitals across the state.
The New York Blood Center is declaring a blood emergency after seeing a drop in donor turnout. The organization says there's been a 30% decrease in recent weeks. They're now urging more people to donate if they can. Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs for New York Blood Center discusses the urgent need.
The New York Blood Center says there's been an "alarmingly low donor turnout" since the holiday season.
New York Blood Center's newest donation site just opened to the public Thursday in Midtown at a critical time for donations.
The center says the opening comes at a critical time as donations have been very low. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Experts say giving is down across the United States.
The Blood Center says all blood types are needed.
The New York Blood Center has declared an emergency, saying blood supply is critically low. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46bDiu9
The New York Blood Center is the first in the country to let donors wear high-tech mixed-reality glasses.
Wednesday is World Blood Donor Day, and centers across the country are recruiting new blood.
The center warns the region's blood supply currently stands at a one-to-three day level.
The center warns the region's blood supply currently stands at a one-to-three day level.
A new facility opens Monday in Downtown Brooklyn.
Blood donors receive a voucher good for a free pint of beer at Coney Island Brewery.
Blood donors will receive a voucher good for a free pint of beer at Coney Island Brewery.
It's part of a worldwide effort to rally 50,000 blood donors in 20 countries to help reach the goal.
Saturday, August 27 marks Global Blood Heroes Day.
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History was made Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Sirens played the Torrent before a sold-out crowd.
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