The County of Rockland urges residents to take precautions ahead of the winter storm forecast to hit Rockland early Sunday January 25th into Monday, January 26th. The U.S. National Weather Service forecast is predicting widespread heavy snow across the northeast with potentially significant accumulations of anywhere between 12” to 20” depending on the terrain and the storm band. [SEE PRESS RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Contact: Beth Cefalu, |
NEW CITY, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day has officially proclaimed January 2026 as National Blood Donor Month, recognizing the critical role blood donors and collection organizations play in saving lives. To honor Blood Donor Month, County Executive Day presented a proclamation to New York Blood Center (NYBC) in appreciation of their tireless efforts to ensure a steady and reliable blood supply.
In 2025, nearly 5,000 blood donations were collected from 129 New York Blood Center blood drives across Rockland County - a 16% increase over 2024.
“Blood donation is the greatest gift anyone can give as it saves precious lives,” said County Executive Day. “We’re proud to honor New York Blood Center for their unwavering commitment to this cause.”
New York Blood Center serves as a lifeline for hospitals and patients across the region, providing critical blood and platelets to meet the needs of individuals undergoing surgery, cancer treatments, or emergency care. During the colder months, NYBC—like all blood banks—often faces shortages due to seasonal challenges such as inclement weather, flu season, and holiday distractions, making January an essential time to raise awareness.
“Thank you so much to the County of Rockland for recognizing the importance of blood donations during National Blood Donor Month and throughout the entire year,” said Jeannie Mascolino, Vice President of Blood Operations at New York Blood Center. “A single blood donation can save up to three lives, and this year alone, Rockland was responsible for approximately 5,000 blood donations. This is a testament to the County’s leadership as well as to the extraordinary generosity of its residents.”
Each blood donation can save up to three lives, and the demand for blood is constant, with someone in the United States requiring a transfusion every two seconds.
Upcoming blood drives in January include:
Town of Clarkstown
Friday, January 09th
10:00 am - 04:00 pm
10 Maple Avenue
New City, NY 10956
https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/328536
St. Catharine's Church – Blauvelt
Sunday, January 11th
08:30 am - 02:30 pm
517 Western Highway
Blauvelt, NY 10913
https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/328584
St. Francis Of Assisi
Sunday, January 25th
08:45 am - 01:15 pm
128 Parrott Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/329835
Rockland County Courthouse
Friday, January 30th
10:30 am - 03:00 pm
1 South Main Street
New City, NY 10956
https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/335136
For more information on how to donate or host a blood drive, visit New York Blood Center’s website.
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