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Community blood drive slated for March 3

by Feb 25, 2026
The Riverhead Fire Department will host a community blood drive with the New York Blood Center on Tuesday, March 3 from 1 to 7 p.m. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
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Riverhead Community Blood Drive takes place Tuesday at Riverhead Fire Department

by Sep 22, 2025
The Riverhead Community Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Riverhead Fire Department headquarters. Here's what you need to know about donating and scheduling an appointment.

Blood Drive set at Masonic Lodge Monday, Feb. 24

by Feb 12, 2025
Peconic Bay Medical Center is hosting a blood drive on Monday, Feb. 24 at the Riverhead Masonic Lodge, 1246 Roanoke Avenue from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

New York Blood Center to hold blood drive at Riverhead Cider House Feb. 7

by Feb 4, 2025
New York Blood Center has announced it will hold a blood drive on Friday, Feb. 7 at the Riverhead Cider House at...
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New York Blood Center resumes operations

by Feb 3, 2025
New York Blood Center said today that it has resumed all blood collection activities across its operating divisions, following a ransomware incident that took place last week..

Riverhead Community Blood Drive takes place Sept. 24

by Sep 17, 2024
The Riverhead Community Blood Drive will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Riverhead Fire Department headquarters.

Community blood drive takes place at Flanders Fire Department July 6

by Jun 22, 2024
The Flanders Fire Department and the Flanders Riverside Northampton Community Association are hosting a Community Blood Drive on Saturday, July 6 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Riverhead blood drive takes place Wednesday, as blood emergency is declared in New York

by Jun 10, 2024
Health officials are worried about the peak 'trauma season' this summer, when demand for transfusions spike, because of existing blood shortages. Donors are urgently needed.

Riverhead library to host community blood drive

by Nov 18, 2023
Riverhead Free Library, in partnership with New York Blood Center, is hosting a community blood drive on Monday, Nov. 27. The drive will take place from noon to 6 p.m.

Riverhead Community Blood Drive takes place Tuesday at Riverhead Fire Department

by Sep 12, 2022
Donate blood and save lives on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Riverhead Fire Department headquarters on Roanoke Avenue....