In order to strengthen the region's blood supply, Rockland Paramedic Services (RPS) is partnering with the New York Blood Center (NYBC) to host a community blood drive on Thursday, August 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at RPS headquarters, located at 17 Squadron Boulevard, Suite 410, New City. Community members are encouraged to register in advance at nybc.org/sponsor using sponsor code 73494.