By DAVID CRARY
AP National Writer
NEW YORK (AP) - The
American Red Cross says it understands the criticism regarding its
sometimes slow-moving response to Superstorm Sandy in the New York City
region.
It's a burden that comes
with being the nation's largest private relief agency, and Red Cross
officials' pride in their work is constantly coupled with promises to do
better next time.
Says Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern, "We expect people to have high expectations of us ... It keeps us on our toes."
The most notable criticism
came Thursday from the top elected official on hard-hit Staten Island.
Borough President James Molinaro termed the Red Cross response at that
stage a disgrace and urged people not to donate to it.
As of Sunday, however, storm-related donations to the Red Cross had reached $85 million.
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