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After her pet dog was denied entry into the U.S. from West Africa, a Peace Corps volunteer is breathing a sigh of relief after an eleventh-hour reprieve. NBC New York’s Adam Harding reports.

Uniondale food distribution is feeding families and helping with food insecurities on Long Island, Greg Cergol reports.

Strong mother who survived covid-19 after being intibated, having a c-section all while in a coma, finally brings her baby girl home, Adam Harding reports.

Hundreds of New Yorkers, some who lot their jobs and some who just need the assistance, pick up food at the latest pop-up food pantry, Gaby Acevedo reports.

After their mother died last fall, and their father having died when they were much younger, families in Edison rallied around the Anderberg brothers, one of whom graduated as part of the class of 2020. Thanks to a GoFundMe, the brothers will be able to keep their house. NBC New York’s Chris Glorioso reports.

The Rutledge family of Simsbury, Conn., decided to make a sign for their front yard to thank essential workers during the pandemic – then the requests from neighbors started rolling in. The family of five has now made almost 1,000 signs and raised $11,000 in donations to help make PPE for nearby medical facilities.

Every night, the Hochman family quartet makes beautiful music together at their Brooklyn home, something they’ve done every night since the start of quarantine — 67 straight days of songs and togetherness. NBC New York’s Natalie Pasquarella reports.

New Yorkers may not realize the psychological impact of seeing so many business shuttered and boarded up during the lockdown, but it can take a toll. So a group of artists are coming together to put some color and joy back into our normally vibrant city. Adam Harding reports.

Self-isolating Americans are bringing glimpses of normalcy, decency and solidarity to an uncertain world.

After spending 27 days at St. Mary’s General Hospital, two weeks of that in a coma, a New Jersey father was released from the hospital this week in what the doctors are calling a miracle case, Pat Battle reports.

A girls soccer team on Long Island is proving the little gestures can go a long way during these times. With the help of a Team USA World Cup winner the team held a fundraiser to give medical staff at a Winthrop Hospital a Cinco de Mayo meal. Erica Byfield reports.

In Westchester the head of Columbia Presbyterian ICU has been feeding his own colleagues for more than a month. The doctor and his wife have provided close to 4000 meals for busy staff and are helping struggling restaurants too. Jen Maxfield reports.

One New Jersey native has found a way to help doctors at the same hospital where she was born. Teaming up with the same doctor who delivered her. She’s making masks with material the hospital would otherwise throw out. Erica Byfield reports.

When social distancing guidelines disrupt a special wedding day, this Long Island couple chose to celebrate their day with a food drive. Erica Byfield reports.

Self-isolating Americans are bringing glimpses of normalcy, decency and solidarity to an uncertain world.

The familiar pastime is played to help families and strangers have some fun and connect to each other — and maybe help some remember what life could be like “B4” quarantine

The Coronavirus pandemic was a challenge for all, some businesses have had to think outside the box to stay afloat. Bruce Beck reports.

Feed the Frontlines feeds 3,000 people a day after having raised $1.3 million from donors and has delivered 66,000 meals to 35 New York City hospitals

A New Jersey high school senior caught the governor’s attention by hopping on his treadmill at home. Bobby Hoye got a shoutout from Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday after the Rumson-Fair Haven High School student ran an entire marathon in his home while livestreaming and raising money for healthcare workers on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic. Many...

New Jersey high school senior Bobby Hoye got a shout out from the governor after he ran a marathon on his treadmill to raise funds for healthcare workers. NBC New York’s Natalie Pasquarella reports.