NEW YORK, NY, July 7, 2026 — The American Heart Association today announced that applications are now open for the 2026-27 New York City Go Red for Women® Class of Survivors, a dynamic group of women who have been impacted by cardiovascular disease and have shown strength in overcoming its challenges. These survivors are turning … Read more
Heart disease continues to be the No. 1 killer of New Yorkers. Listen to Your Heart and Thrive highlights stories from within the Thrive community that reflect the reality of heart disease and stroke. This shared initiative with the American Heart Association is working to help people thrive in New York City and beyond. Together, … Read more
The American Heart Association is committed to driving equitable health impact in New York City through key priority areas: reducing risk in women, addressing community need, ending e-cigarette & tobacco use, controlling blood pressure, improving nutrition security and building health & well-being. Through our focus on these key impact areas, and with collaboration among local … Read more
The Counsel for a Cause campaign unites leaders from the legal and financial industries in New York City to drive equitable health impact in our community. The Campaign culminates in a 300-person cocktail reception each May, where top professionals gather to celebrate their impact, network, and strengthen connections—all while raising critical funds to fuel scientific discovery, remove … 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
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
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, 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
Apply to be a part of our 2027 New York City Go Red for Women Class of Survivors! Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of women, affecting nearly half of women ages 20 and older—yet too many women are still unaware of their greatest health threat. Go Red for Women helps connect women … Read more