An urgent crisis in New York could actually mean a free vacation for many New Yorkers. Here's how.

There's an "urgent call for blood donors."

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The New York Blood Center issued "an urgent call for blood donors" as Labor Day weekend approaches. That's because New York's blood supply is critically low.

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The summer, especially the end of summer, is "one of the most challenging periods of the year," for blood, officials say.

"The summer months, especially around holiday weekends like Labor Day, bring a sharp drop in blood donations as residents celebrate the end of summer and prepare fo

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