PLAINVIEW, N.Y., Dec. 31, 2009 -- Volunteers from the Nassau Red Cross are at the scene of an apartment building fire in Plainview. Five units were affected and the Red Cross is providing temporary shelter for ten adults and two children.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Dec. 31, 2009— As a new year is ushered in, countless people will make resolutions—most of which will be broken within days. The American Red Cross in Nassau County is asking Long Islanders to make a resolution they can easily keep by learning skills that could save a life.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2009 - Today, Nassau County Red Cross CEO Frank Cassano joined with Jane Builder of T-Mobile USA to announce a series of safety tips designed to keep Long Islanders safe while traveling this holiday season.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Dec. 19 , 2009 – As Long Island braces for a severe winter storm, the American Red Cross in Nassau County reminds residents to exercise extreme caution.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2009 – Depending upon the track a coastal storm takes, Long Island may be hit by a blizzard Saturday. Regardless of whether the area is blanketed by a foot or even mere inches, the American Red Cross in Nassau County isn't taking any chances.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2009 – The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard watch for Long Island, and the American Red Cross in Nassau County urges residents to make preparations now.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2009 -- The American Red Cross knows all too well the sacrifices that our military and their families make in defense of our Nation. To help thank area service members, the Nassau Red Cross has launched Hockey for the Troops, a program designed to provide free tickets to New York Islanders' games.

EAST HILLS, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2009 -- As first responders feverishly work to free a man trapped in a cesspool collapse, volunteers from the American Red Cross in Nassau County are at the scene to provide canteen services for the rescue operation.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2009 -- Heavy rains and strong winds are headed for Long Island tonight and the American Red Cross in Nassau County urges residents to be prepared and exercise caution.

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2009 -- A preventable fire swept through a Terrace Avenue apartment building last night, forcing dozens out of their homes. Volunteers from the American Red Cross in Nassau County responded to provide assistance.