Utica Comets hosting blood drive

The Utica Comets are joining other hockey teams around the state in holding blood drives for the American Red Cross.

The syracuse crunch, rochester americans and the binghamton devils to host blood drives.

The utica event is on april 17th at the adirondack bank center.

Rob esche, the president of the comets, says the aud is the ideal space to adhere to social distancing while donating.

You can sign up and pick a donation time.

We have contact information on wktv.com.

Another donation event that we know of is april 14th at the newport fire department.

That's happening from ten to three.

Medical masks are coming