New York City Executives Named Co-Chairs to lead local movement aimed at improving brain health for all NEW YORK, NY, December 10, 2025 — The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association – the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, invites New York City companies, communities … Read more
Distinguished Banking Executive and Renowned Cardiologist to Lead Local Efforts to Improve Community Health NEW YORK, NY — September 29, 2025 — The American Heart Association, a global leader in the fight for longer, healthier lives, has named its volunteer leadership for the 2025–2027 fiscal years in New York City. Effective July 1, Michael Kruse, a … Read more
The American Heart Association kicked off Stroke Awareness Month on May 1 with its annual City Hall Day in New York City. Advocates and community leaders met with Council Members to address the leading risk factors for heart disease and stroke—together, the top cause of death among New Yorkers. Heart disease and stroke are the … Read more
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Michael Monahan named 2025 American Heart Association Heart of New York City Chair NEW YORK, NY, March 20, 2025 — For more than 100 years, the American Heart Association has committed to advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Through the Heart of New York City campaign, Michael Monahan, Vice Chairman, CBRE, will lead community-wide … Read more
Council Member Rita Joseph shared her story of survival and encouraged other women to take their health seriously on Thursday, February 13 on the steps of City Hall as the City Council went red to celebrate American Heart Month and to bring awareness to women across the city that heart disease is their No. 1 … Read more
The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement in New York City launches first-ever 2025 Class of Survivors NEW YORK, NY — This National Wear Red Day, the first Friday in February, people and landmarks across the U.S. – from news desks to iconic buildings – will “Go Red” once again to raise awareness … Read more
Landmark legislation aims to protect youth, advance health equity and break Big Tobacco’s grip on Black and Brown communities NEW YORK CITY, December 19, 2024 — The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service as the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, issued the following statements in response to … Read more
Jill Kalman, MD, to chair the American Heart Association New York City 2024-25 Go Red for Women® initiative New York, NY, December 5, 2024 — Nearly half of women ages 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the No. 1 killer of women.[1] Because of her life’s work as a … Read more
NEW YORK, October 21, 2024 — Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in New York City and Peter Riguardi, Chairman and President, New York Region of JLL is working hand-in-hand with the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, to change that. Riguardi will serve as chair for the … Read more
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of women and affects nearly half of women ages 20 and older, yet too many women remain unaware of their greatest health threat. To raise awareness, the American Heart Association in New York City is searching for stories from local women who have been touched by heart … Read more
NEW YORK, NY, September 23, 2024 – Preparing the next generation of female scientists, doctors, inventors and changemakers is essential if we want to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere. That’s why the American Heart Association is working to close the equality gap in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) through an educational program … Read more
Shoppers can support the life-saving work of the American Heart Association NEW YORK, January 29, 2024 – The American Heart Association in New York City proudly announces Daily Harvest, the company on a mission to make it easy to eat more sustainably-grown fruits and vegetables, as its newest Life is Why supporter. Life Is Why™, … Read more
Michael Kruse leads 2023-2024 New York City Heart Challenge™, a community campaign focused on engaging local organizations and their employees to join the fight against heart disease and stroke Michael Kruse, Head of Global Banking and Markets, U.S. for Scotiabank is working hand-in-hand with the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for … Read more