Bill McLaughlin named 2025-26 American Heart Association Heart of New York City Chair NEW YORK, NY, January 6, 2026 – Through the Heart of New York City campaign, Bill McLaughlin, volunteer chair and CEO of Thrive will lead community-wide efforts to help ensure every individual in New York City and beyond has the opportunity for … Read more
Chief of Cardiology funding lifesaving research and supporting community health NEW YORK, NY, November 17, 2025 – Dr. Jeffrey Bander, Chief of Cardiology at Mount Sinai West has been named the American Heart Association New York City 2025 Leaders of Impact™ Winner for his work supporting the Heart Association’s mission of creating a world of … Read more
American Heart Association expands CPR access with community outreach and culturally relevant training The American Heart Association has continued to cultivate relationships with community-based organizations to empower every corner of our community in becoming a vital link in the chain of survival and provide CPR when it matters most. Most recently, the Association hosted their … Read more
A collaboration between the American Heart Association and Damian Family Health Centers is advancing access and consistency in blood pressure management. High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for stroke and a number of heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib), and affects nearly half (46.7%) of all adults in the United States. It is … Read more
NEW YORK, NY, October 29, 2025 — Nine out of ten people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die — often because bystanders don’t know what to do or are afraid to help. New York City is home to over 800 languages — yet when cardiac arrest strikes, language barriers can be deadly. On October 23 and 24, the American Heart Association in New York City … Read more
Drake will spearhead American Heart Association efforts to expand STEM access for young women through New York City Go Red for Women® movement NEW YORK, NY, October 23, 2025 — Women make up more than half of the college-educated workforce in the U.S., yet they remain vastly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) … Read more
On September 26, the American Heart Association participated in Staten Island’s HealthFest 2025. The no-cost community event was held at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park, home of the Staten Island FerryHawks, and garnered the interest of over 500 registrants. The event was supported by SiCLIP (Staten Island Community-to-Clinic Linkage Implementation Program), which brings blood … Read more
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2025 – On September 25, the rain did not stop advocates from the American Heart Association and Korean Community Services as they gathered at City Hall to advocate for the passage of INT 1152, a bill that would restrict the sale of menthol-flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes in New York City. … Read more
On Tuesday September 16, advocates joined the virtual American Heart Association Advocacy Kickoff to hear about last year’s successes and the opportunities to be involved in 2025-26. Last year, we successfully advocated with community organizations, parents, and childcare providers for increased funding in the New York City FY26 Budget for early childhood education programs that … Read more
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2025 — Nearly 45% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet most aren’t aware that it is their number one killer. To help change that, the American Heart Association in New York City is once again inviting local women affected … Read more
On August 16th and 17th in Harlem, the American Heart Association met with long time advocates, strategized with community partners, and recruited new advocates to our Heart Powered grassroots network to combat the use of menthol in New York City. According to the data published by the city’s Community Health Profile. In Central and East … Read more
The week’s forecast is predicting extreme temperatures, and the American Heart Association urges everyone – especially those with heart conditions – to take proactive steps to stay safe and heart-smart in the heat. High heat and humidity place extra strain on the heart. Whether you’re planning to exercise outdoors, travel, or simply enjoy the summer … Read more
NEW YORK, NY, June 26, 2025 — In a collaborative effort to combat food insecurity and promote community health, the American Heart Association has donated a new commercial refrigerator to Xavier Mission, a New York City nonprofit that has been addressing hunger and homelessness for more than 40 years. The new unit will significantly boost Xavier … Read more
Whether it is a parent, grandparent, friend, or even yourself, smoking has touched us all in one way or another. If none of those are the case, then it is guaranteed you have at least seen this addictive habit throughout pop culture. An article published in the New York Times addressed the resurgence of smoking, … Read more
On Monday, June 16, in front of City Hall, the American Heart Association proudly stood in solidarity with New Yorkers United for Child Care at their “Father’s Day Cookout” rally. The rally was a powerful gathering of parents, advocates, and elected officials demanding real investment in universal childcare. Some of the speakers at the event … Read more
Last week, members of the American Heart Association’s New York City team, and one of the Association’s generous donors, Rose Caiola, had the opportunity to visit Every Day is a Miracle (EDM) in the Bronx. The prominent food pantry helps provide access to food and other significant resources for underserved community members. EDM currently has … Read more
NEW YORK, NY, March 10, 2025 — The American Heart Association’s annual celebration, Counsel for a Cause, is on the horizon. The New York City campaign is a year-round initiative that raises awareness and funds that sustain scientific research and discovery and removes barriers to access and quality care. “The Counsel for a Cause campaign … Read more