MINEOLA, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2008 -- As part of its Hockey With a Heart campaign, the New York Islanders will bill their Dec. 26th game against the Toronto Maple Leafs as American Red Cross Night. In addition to promoting the lifesaving work of the American Red Cross in Nassau County, a portion of the game's proceeds will go toward local disaster relief efforts.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2008 - While the nation focuses its attention on a presidential election and Wall Street troubles, residents of the Gulf Coast are still reeling from the damage created by recent hurricanes. Here on Long Island, roughly 1,500 miles away, it is easy to forget the disaster that befell Americans from Alabama to Texas. Damage assessment isn’t complete, but at least 75,000 homes were destroyed or significantly damaged. Many are still in need of food and shelter.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Sept. 25, 2008 – With forecasts suggesting that two coastal storms may bring heavy rain and strong wind gusts overnight and into coming days, the American Red Cross in Nassau County reminds residents to be prepared and exercise caution.

MINEOLA, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2008 – Sadly, millions of Gulf Coast residents are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. Nearly 800,000 people are without power and thousands are still in shelters.