New York Blood CenterAug. 17, 2016 -- County Executive Robert P. Astorino announced that Westchester County will once again hold a blood drive in partnership with the New York Blood Center and Volunteer New York! as part of the county’s “9/11 Day: Serve + Remember” activities. The blood drive – open to all county employees and members of the public – will take place Friday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westchester County Center, 198 Central Park Ave., White Plains.

Anyone between the ages of 16 and 76 and weighing at least 110 pounds is a potential donor. Individuals over the age of 76 must produce a doctor’s note to be approved.

Donors are asked to register in advance by contacting Janet Lokay by e-mail at or by phone at (914) 995-2127. Walk-ins will also be welcome until 3:45 p.m.

For county employees wishing to donate, a shuttle van will provide transportation from the Michaelian Office Building motor pool area to the County Center at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. with return trips provided as well.

Dozens of other “9/11: Serve + Remember” projects will be taking place Sept. 9-11. Learn more and register at www.volunteernewyork.org/service or call (914) 948-4452.