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The American Red Cross is continuing to operate an emergency shelter at the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES on Middle Settlement Road in New Hartford.

The American Red Cross is issuing an emergency call for blood donations due to a severe winter blood shortage.

A family of five is now without a home after a horrible fire on Dudley Avenue destroyed everything they owned. Now they're hoping the community can help.

In times of disaster, The American Red Cross provides one of the most important things - blood.  And once again, they're looking for your help to maintain a healthy supply of this life giving substance.

The Mohawk Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross will honor the City of Utica with its Humanitarian of the Year Award at its 2016 Real Heroes Breakfast at Utica College in May.

The Herkimer County Emergency Operations Center issued the following release shortly before 11am on Tuesday July 2, 2013, regarding Point of Distribution locations for food, water and shelter:

Mitt Romney may have not won the election, but he's still a class act. Romney’s presidential campaign quietly donated nearly $90,000 to the American Red Cross in late November. This is all according to a report filed Thursday night with the Federal Election Commission.

Syracuse, NY (WIBX) - The Central New York Chapter of the American Red Cross is urging local residents to take precautions in advance of Hurricane Sandy. They suggest families stay informed of Sandy's progress, listen to the advice of local authorities, check their emergency supplies and review their household's emergency plan...

Atlantic City, NJ (WIBX) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is ordering evacuations of all barrier islands in the state and coastal areas from Sandy Hook to Cape May, New Jersey, including Atlantic City.

It’s supposed to be around 90 today. It’s going to be very hot, and you’ll need to cool down during this heat wave. Well cool down with a free carton of Friendly’s Ice-cream. All you have to do in order to grab that is make a difference by donating blood this Friday.

Betty White is on a roll! She spoke her mind on celebrities who are rushing to destroy their careers and now she is being honored for how a celebrity should use their status. The first-ever Betty White Inspiration Award from Actors and Others for Animals has gone to … Betty White. The veteran actress and animal lover received the honor Saturday at the group’s 40th anniversary luncheon in Los Angel