Watch more amazing stories from our neighborhoods
There are stories of hope in every community. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Westchester
Ali Ewoldt is a Broadway actress bringing the theater to Pleasantville. See how she’s bringing her neighborhood together and supporting The Actor’s Fund with her sing-a-long video.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Balloon Girls is taking over local businesses, one balloon bomb at a time. See how this Park Slope event decorator is brightening up the neighborhood.
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Connecticut
Italian Kitchen in Fairfield, CT is supporting the frontline workers the best way they know how: by feeding them. See how this local restaurant is helping the community.
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Hudson Valley
Dan Griffith of Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin Band is keeping the music going. See how he’s entertaining families at home during quarantine.
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Bronx
Best Deal Car Service is taking first responders for a ride, for free. See how the company is supporting local heroes in the area.
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Long Island
Local photographer Bob Mitchell and Colleen Perfetto are getting people out of the house with a smile on their face. See how they’re cheering up their community.
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New Jersey
New Jersey residents Liz Bernich and Gina McGuire started a movement providing free meals to frontline workers, helping out local restaurants.
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Westchester
Donna Mueller specializes in family photography. Now she’s using her talent to put smiles on her neighbors' faces.
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Long Island
Bethpage local Kerry Gillick-Goldberg organizes volunteers to donate baby essentials to Long Island families in need.
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Connecticut
Fairfield locals are transforming the lives of young adults with disabilities. Woofgang & Co. provides employment and trains critical job skills, online.
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Brooklyn
This Brooklyn marina was just about to open for business. But as soon as the pandemic hit, they found a new purpose in helping NYC hospitals.
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Bronx
Locals Tanya Fields and Faatimah Croston created an urban farm in the heart of the Bronx. Black Joy Farm educates and feeds the community, even during the pandemic.
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Hudson Valley
The effects of the lockdown can be felt on Beacon’s main street. Kalene Rivers and Dan Weise are connecting the town’s struggling local businesses and artistic community in a unique project.
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