A New Jersey man who lost his job during the height of the coronavirus pandemic has found a new purpose helping seniors and disabled veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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NJ man laid off due to pandemic launches free service mowing lawns for seniors, veterans

New York City has closed some of its streets to cars during the pandemic, and some people in one neighborhood have really taken advantage of it. Mike Sugerman has the story from Jackson Heights, Queens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Queens neighbors find new sense of community amid pandemic

Celebrated chef Greg Baxtrom, owner of Olmsted and Maison Yaki, handed over the keys to his popular restaurants to help emerging Black chefs. Mike Sugerman has his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brooklyn restaurant is showing off a much different menu

The yards in one New Jersey town are being transformed thanks to a group of local teens raking in the dough for chairty.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

New Jersey teens take on landscaping gigs for charity

A school in Queens that was hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic is recovering and one resident has the recipe for success. Mike Sugerman has the story. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Queens High School Creates Cookbook To Help Community Recover From Coronavirus

Man Uses Radio To Thank Frontline Workers In Wife’s Memory

Bronx Hospital’s Bees Offer Sweet Relief For Local Community

99-Year-Old WWII Vet On Mission To Save USS Ling

Teens Start 5Help Movement To Support Frontline Workers

A Whiskey Maker in Brooklyn Uses His Main Ingredient to Make Hands Cleans

Virginia Nurse Embarks On New COVID Mission In Connecticut

North Brooklyn Angels Charity Partnering With Local Kitchens To Serve Those In Need

Hot Dogs Are Making Some People Feel Comfortable During the Corona Outbreak

COVID-19 Patients and Families Live Stream Through Simple Tablets to Stay Connected

NJ Singer-Songwriter Dedicates Original Music To Healthcare Workers

Difference Makers: Stories from Main Street, is a weekly profile of a person or organization making a difference in communities across the Tri-State area.

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