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"People are struggling with not being able to see their loved ones, or be by their side as they are dying," Jean Behrens, LCSW-R, EEH Adult Bereavement Coordinator, explained. "Whether they are nearby or out of state, people are prohibited from visiting and saying goodbye. This is unprecedented and traumatic."

"This gesture, from the men and women of your New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing, is intended to salute everyone working hard in this fight against COVID-19," the 106th Rescue Wing said about the tribute.

The distinct different calls, chirps and yes, songs of all the various birds is truly a most pleasant, soothing sound with a wonderful vibe.

"Prior to COVID-19 the Montauk Food Pantry serviced approximately 100 families," Alice Houseknecht explained. "Since the Pandemic we are serving close to 300 families. We have tripled the number of recipients and we have doubled our distribution dates."

"The local availability of COVID-19 diagnostic testing will help us to stop the spread of the virus within our community and move us closer to a safe reopening of our economy," East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc said.

"We wanted to come up with something outside all of the virtual stuff the kids are doing where they could still do social distancing and still have fun, and give towards a good cause," Bonnie Michelle Cannon relayed.

"I didn't think that bstrong would be involved in corona, because we're more about disaster relief. This quickly became a disaster," Frankel told CBS News.

"It's such an unprecedented time with no visitors," explained Nurse Practitioner April Plank, who was a member of the nursing team that spearheaded the efforts. "'My Story' is giving families an opportunity to tell us about their loved one that we are caring for."

"Each organization is working together trying to stabilize families with essential needs such as food, baby food, diapers, formula and other items," Katy Graves relayed.

"We hope the sponsorship certificates for medical care for a wildlife baby for Mother's Day will help raise awareness of the Wildlife Hospital so people know to call us first when they run across a baby animal they feel is in need," Shelley Berkoski noted.