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Donating blood benefits others — and you
January is National Blood Donor Month, first established a half-century ago. And it’s a good thing that declaration stuck, because blood is often in short supply, as it is today . . . more
An election that will move heaven and earth
Next Tuesday, the heavens will offer us an unusual astronomical spectacle: A lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red . . . more
Saving a life in the blink of an eye
Every two seconds, according to the American Red Cross, someone somewhere in the United States needs blood. more
Alexis Zayas, 27, had donated blood since she was in high school.
Following a blood donor’s example
She was only 27 when she died, but already Alexis Zayas had demonstrated a passion for helping others. Among the good works attributed to her was her commitment to donating blood in her community … more
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Residents tried to donate blood at the Glen Cove Knights of Columbus blood drive but many couldn't due to frigid temperatures in the basement at St. Patrick's Church which caused the drive to be paused and then cancelled.
Nor’easter freezes St. Patrick’s blood drive
The Glen Cove Knights of Columbus at St. Patrick’s Church held a blood drive on Sunday Jan. 30, which coincided with the weekend of Long Island’s first nor’easter of the new year. … more
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Nurse Ricky Bisnath collected a pint of blood from each of the 27 donors at the library, including Jennifer Reo, on Monday.
Gold Coast Library hosts a blood drive to dent shortage
The Gold Coast Public Library, in Glen Head, hosted a blood drive with the New York Blood Center Jan. 31 in an ongoing effort to help end a national blood shortage. Twenty-seven donors gave at … more
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Parishioners Maryanne Wilson and Kerry Williams enjoy refreshments after donating.
St. Christopher’s hosts blood drive
Church of St. Christopher, along and Knights of Columbus Daniel J. Bradley Council, partners with New York Blood Center for a community blood drive. A nationwide blood shortage has agencies like the … more
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It’s time to address safety on the Southern State
For many years, the Southern State Parkway has been known as one of the most dangerous thoroughfares in Nassau County . . . more
J&J vaccine pause means safety checks work
The federal Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on April 13 advised that states temporarily pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. There’s no question that the cases of six women who suffered unusual blood clots . . . more
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Recalling injustice during Black History Month
During February, Black History Month, we celebrate the great African-American political and civil rights leaders, scientists, artists, poets, movie stars and athletes. But we must also pause to recall America's dark past . . . more
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