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| New York Today: Giving Blood During a Tragedy | New York Today: Giving Blood During a Tragedy |
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| Good morning on this crisp Tuesday. | Good morning on this crisp Tuesday. |
| The horror of the shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday, which left at least 58 people dead and more than 515 injured, has reverberated here in New York. | The horror of the shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday, which left at least 58 people dead and more than 515 injured, has reverberated here in New York. |
| Flags were flown at half-staff at state government buildings, and the Empire State Building went dark last night, save for a rotating orange halo, in sympathy for the victims of the attack and to highlight gun violence awareness. | Flags were flown at half-staff at state government buildings, and the Empire State Building went dark last night, save for a rotating orange halo, in sympathy for the victims of the attack and to highlight gun violence awareness. |
| This gruesome attack may have you searching for ways to help. When asked by NPR what people can do to help the victims, the mayor of Las Vegas, Carolyn Goodman, responded: “Blood first.” | This gruesome attack may have you searching for ways to help. When asked by NPR what people can do to help the victims, the mayor of Las Vegas, Carolyn Goodman, responded: “Blood first.” |
| We spoke with Patty Corvaia, the Red Cross’s external communications manager for the New York-Pennsylvania region, about donating locally and why it’s so important after tragedies and disasters. | We spoke with Patty Corvaia, the Red Cross’s external communications manager for the New York-Pennsylvania region, about donating locally and why it’s so important after tragedies and disasters. |
| Can donating blood in New York help those injured in Las Vegas? | Can donating blood in New York help those injured in Las Vegas? |
| Yes. While it’s the local blood on the shelves at the time of a tragedy that actually saves lives, Ms. Corvaia said, New York is a blood exporter. Last year, 151,338 donors in our region gave 273,406 units of red cell donations to the Red Cross, Ms. Corvaia added, the most in the nation compared to other Red Cross regions. With a strong blood supply, the New York region can export blood if the need arises. If you donate blood to the Red Cross, you can even track when and at what hospital it is used, Ms. Corvaia said. | Yes. While it’s the local blood on the shelves at the time of a tragedy that actually saves lives, Ms. Corvaia said, New York is a blood exporter. Last year, 151,338 donors in our region gave 273,406 units of red cell donations to the Red Cross, Ms. Corvaia added, the most in the nation compared to other Red Cross regions. With a strong blood supply, the New York region can export blood if the need arises. If you donate blood to the Red Cross, you can even track when and at what hospital it is used, Ms. Corvaia said. |
| How can I donate? | How can I donate? |
| There are three types of donations. There’s the standard blood donation, where a needle is put your arm and about a pint of blood is extracted. There’s also “power red.” “That’s when we hook you up to a machine and we extract two units of red cells, and then we give you back the plasma and the platelets,” Ms. Corvaia said. The final type is platelets donation, where platelets are kept and red cells are returned to your system. | There are three types of donations. There’s the standard blood donation, where a needle is put your arm and about a pint of blood is extracted. There’s also “power red.” “That’s when we hook you up to a machine and we extract two units of red cells, and then we give you back the plasma and the platelets,” Ms. Corvaia said. The final type is platelets donation, where platelets are kept and red cells are returned to your system. |
| Is there a blood type that is needed more than others? | Is there a blood type that is needed more than others? |
| Yes. The most useful is O-negative. No matter what type of blood you have, you can receive type O-negative blood. For plasma and platelets, the universal donor blood type is AB. | |
| Is everyone allowed to give blood? | Is everyone allowed to give blood? |
| No. You must be in good health, at least 17 years old (or 16 with parental consent), and weigh at least 110 pounds. There are also a number of other restrictions set by the Food and Drug Administration. For example, men who have sex with men must abstain from sex with other men for more than a year before giving blood. Those who received a tattoo in some states, including New York, must also wait 12 months before donating. | No. You must be in good health, at least 17 years old (or 16 with parental consent), and weigh at least 110 pounds. There are also a number of other restrictions set by the Food and Drug Administration. For example, men who have sex with men must abstain from sex with other men for more than a year before giving blood. Those who received a tattoo in some states, including New York, must also wait 12 months before donating. |
| How often can I donate? | How often can I donate? |
| You can donate every 56 days for standard blood donations. The “power red” donation can be done every 112 days. You can give platelets donations every seven days up to 24 times a year. | You can donate every 56 days for standard blood donations. The “power red” donation can be done every 112 days. You can give platelets donations every seven days up to 24 times a year. |
| Here’s what else is happening: | Here’s what else is happening: |
| What’s better than a fall day in New York? | What’s better than a fall day in New York? |
| We’re looking at a chilly and dewy morning, with temperatures around 58, followed by a bright and crisp afternoon with a high of about 73. | We’re looking at a chilly and dewy morning, with temperatures around 58, followed by a bright and crisp afternoon with a high of about 73. |
| Just lovely. | Just lovely. |
| • The defendant in the Chelsea bombing case interrupted the opening statements of his trial to let it be known that he felt he was being treated unfairly. [New York Times] | • The defendant in the Chelsea bombing case interrupted the opening statements of his trial to let it be known that he felt he was being treated unfairly. [New York Times] |
| • Spawnedby the 2016 election, activist groups in New Jersey and Virginia are playing a more significant role in state and local elections. [New York Times] | |
| • As this election’s mayoral race leans in favor of Bill de Blasio, attention has shifted to a more contested race in the city: that of the City Council speaker. [New York Times] | • As this election’s mayoral race leans in favor of Bill de Blasio, attention has shifted to a more contested race in the city: that of the City Council speaker. [New York Times] |
| • A federal cut to New York’s hospitals took effect Sunday, adding stress to the state’s already overworked public health care system. [New York Times] | • A federal cut to New York’s hospitals took effect Sunday, adding stress to the state’s already overworked public health care system. [New York Times] |
| • A witness testified in federal court that in two instances, Senator Robert Menendez pressured officials in a Medicare billing dispute. [New York Times] | • A witness testified in federal court that in two instances, Senator Robert Menendez pressured officials in a Medicare billing dispute. [New York Times] |
| • At Columbia University, a prominent historian has been accused of making sexual advances on a 29-year-old doctoral student, as the university allegedly turned a blind eye. [New York Times] | • At Columbia University, a prominent historian has been accused of making sexual advances on a 29-year-old doctoral student, as the university allegedly turned a blind eye. [New York Times] |
| • In the wake of last week’s fatal stabbing at a school in the Bronx, the schools chancellor, along with the mayor, met with parents to answer questions about violence and bullying. [New York Times] | • In the wake of last week’s fatal stabbing at a school in the Bronx, the schools chancellor, along with the mayor, met with parents to answer questions about violence and bullying. [New York Times] |
| • A multiyear study of the Sept. 11 “Tribute in Light” memorial’s effect on birds found that they gathered in greater densities, flew in circles and vocalized loudly when the powerful beams were illuminated. [New York Times] | • A multiyear study of the Sept. 11 “Tribute in Light” memorial’s effect on birds found that they gathered in greater densities, flew in circles and vocalized loudly when the powerful beams were illuminated. [New York Times] |
| • Using crowdsourcing, volunteers at Columbia University are creating updated maps of the hardest-hit areas of Puerto Rico to better pinpoint places where aid is needed. [New York Times] | • Using crowdsourcing, volunteers at Columbia University are creating updated maps of the hardest-hit areas of Puerto Rico to better pinpoint places where aid is needed. [New York Times] |
| • Here’s a look back at the life of the magazine industry icon and publisher of The New Yorker, S.I. Newhouse Jr., who died yesterday. [New York Times] | • Here’s a look back at the life of the magazine industry icon and publisher of The New Yorker, S.I. Newhouse Jr., who died yesterday. [New York Times] |
| • In response to the Las Vegas shooting, the New York Police Department is stepping up security in some locations as a precaution. [New York Post] | • In response to the Las Vegas shooting, the New York Police Department is stepping up security in some locations as a precaution. [New York Post] |
| • Since Hurricane Sandy, city architects are designing buildings to better withstand future storms that may sweep the through city. [DNAinfo] | • Since Hurricane Sandy, city architects are designing buildings to better withstand future storms that may sweep the through city. [DNAinfo] |
| • In protest of the mayor’s refusal to defend Christopher Columbus statues, Italian-American leaders are boycotting his Italian-American heritage reception at Gracie Mansion [New York Post] | • In protest of the mayor’s refusal to defend Christopher Columbus statues, Italian-American leaders are boycotting his Italian-American heritage reception at Gracie Mansion [New York Post] |
| • With the closing of three of the five lanes passing through the Holland Tunnel for repairs after a fire last week, drivers may see major gridlock. [NY1] | • With the closing of three of the five lanes passing through the Holland Tunnel for repairs after a fire last week, drivers may see major gridlock. [NY1] |
| • Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “A Memorable Morning Commute” | • Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “A Memorable Morning Commute” |
| • For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Morning Briefing. | • For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Morning Briefing. |
| • The New York Film Festival continues with films screenings, discussions and events throughout the city. Times and prices vary. | • The New York Film Festival continues with films screenings, discussions and events throughout the city. Times and prices vary. |
| • Tour the work of more than 50 artists at the Glyndor Gallery at Wave Hill in the Bronx. 2 p.m. [$8] | • Tour the work of more than 50 artists at the Glyndor Gallery at Wave Hill in the Bronx. 2 p.m. [$8] |
| • New York Times reporter Liz Robbins moderates the discussion “Immigrant Justice: Navigating the Humanitarian Crisis” at the Roosevelt House at Hunter College on the Upper East Side. 6 p.m. [Free, R.S.V.P. here] | • New York Times reporter Liz Robbins moderates the discussion “Immigrant Justice: Navigating the Humanitarian Crisis” at the Roosevelt House at Hunter College on the Upper East Side. 6 p.m. [Free, R.S.V.P. here] |
| • Watch boats cruise by as the sun sets during the “Parade of Boats” at Pier 62 near West 23rd Street in Chelsea. 6 p.m. [Free] | • Watch boats cruise by as the sun sets during the “Parade of Boats” at Pier 62 near West 23rd Street in Chelsea. 6 p.m. [Free] |
| • The Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold and ProPublica’s Deputy Managing Editor Eric Umansky discuss “Transparency, Journalism, and the White House,” at the Brooklyn Historical Society in Brooklyn Heights. 6:30 p.m. [$5] | • The Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold and ProPublica’s Deputy Managing Editor Eric Umansky discuss “Transparency, Journalism, and the White House,” at the Brooklyn Historical Society in Brooklyn Heights. 6:30 p.m. [$5] |
| • Yankees host Twins, 8:09 p.m. (ESPN). | • Yankees host Twins, 8:09 p.m. (ESPN). |
| • Alternate-side parking remains in effect until Oct. 5. | • Alternate-side parking remains in effect until Oct. 5. |
| • For more events, see The New York Times’s Arts & Entertainment guide. | • For more events, see The New York Times’s Arts & Entertainment guide. |
| The “Oscars of libraries” were held last night at Hearst Tower in Midtown Manhattan. | The “Oscars of libraries” were held last night at Hearst Tower in Midtown Manhattan. |
| This year, around 24,000 New Yorkers voted in the NYC Neighborhood Library Awards for their favorite library branch based on exceptional service to their communities. | This year, around 24,000 New Yorkers voted in the NYC Neighborhood Library Awards for their favorite library branch based on exceptional service to their communities. |
| And the winners were … | And the winners were … |
| Allerton Library in the Bronx, Chatham Square Library in Lower Manhattan, Queens Library at Lefferts in Richmond Hill, New Utrecht Library in Brooklyn, and Queens Library at Woodside. | Allerton Library in the Bronx, Chatham Square Library in Lower Manhattan, Queens Library at Lefferts in Richmond Hill, New Utrecht Library in Brooklyn, and Queens Library at Woodside. |
| Each branch will receive a $20,000 prize. | Each branch will receive a $20,000 prize. |
| When nominating a branch, library lovers spoke about programs that they particularly enjoy, like Chinese language materials; Unchained, a Caribbean LGBTQ support group; and BridgeUP, an after-school program for high school students. | When nominating a branch, library lovers spoke about programs that they particularly enjoy, like Chinese language materials; Unchained, a Caribbean LGBTQ support group; and BridgeUP, an after-school program for high school students. |
| A few recent programming additions to our more than 200 public libraries include the Drag Queen Story Hour at the Brooklyn Public Library, in which drag queens read to children, and the Telestory program, which connects inmates with their families for chats and story time. | A few recent programming additions to our more than 200 public libraries include the Drag Queen Story Hour at the Brooklyn Public Library, in which drag queens read to children, and the Telestory program, which connects inmates with their families for chats and story time. |
| The New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library also began streaming more than 30,000 films, documentaries and training videos this summer. | The New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library also began streaming more than 30,000 films, documentaries and training videos this summer. |
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