# Happy Thanksgiving + a look into Flushing, NY Branch 294's blood drive

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Podcast: [Fight Like Hell!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fight-like-hell-1001387)
Published: 2025-11-24T15:19:06+00:00
Episode link: https://youarethecurrentresident.podbean.com/e/happy-thanksgiving-a-look-into-flushing-ny-branch-294s-blood-drive/
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Duration seconds: 4006

## Resource

This week’s Thanksgiving episode highlights how letter carriers give back to their communities. President of Flushing, NY Branch 294 Phil Kahn and letter carrier Andy Fontanetta join the pod to discuss the history and success of their branch’s blood drive and offer tips for any branch interested in holding a similar event. 00:01:55 - Peak season00:06:08 - Overtime exclusion period00:08:35 - Open Season and the NALC Health Benefit Plan00:12:30 - Postal Service Fiscal Year 2025 financial results00:20:29 - National Rap Session00:25:03 - Phil Kahn and Andy Fontantetta on Branch 294's blood drives

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