Empire City Casino to host May 11 community blood drive

Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts has teamed with the New York Blood Center to host a community blood drive.

The blood drive will take place on May 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm in the second floor Uptown Room at the casino, located at 810 Yonkers Ave. in Yonkers. Anyone between the ages of 18 and 75 who weighs at least 110 pounds is a potential donor; all donors receive a pre-donation health screening that includes blood pressure, temperature, iron levels and pulse check. Those interested in donating are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance by phone or online.

“When we see an immediate need in the surrounding communities that Empire City serves, we always try to do our part to step in and assist,” said Ed Domingo, senior vice president and general manager of Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts. “We are honored to again support the New York Blood Center with such an important cause and are proud to provide a convenient location for people to participate in lifesaving blood donations during such a critical time.”