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NEW EGYPT, New Jersey (WPVI) -- A New Jersey couple proved that kindness is contagious. In August, Amanda and Kyle Nilsen checked on a neighbor in need, but now, the entire community is involved. It all began when a tree left a hole in the roof of 82-year-old Joe Riccardo's home in New Egypt, Ocean County. The Nilsen's had no idea anyone was even living there. When Kyle went to check on the place, he met Riccardo, a military veteran, and a life-long friendship was born. Kyle noticed that in addition to the roof repairs, Riccardo needed other essentials like a new furnace.

Toni Yates has more on how members of the community are stepping up to help small businesses. Twenty students from the Fanny M. Hillers School in Hackensack picked up their desks on Saturday from 'Habitat Bergen Restore.' It costs approximately 35 dollars to build each desk. You can donate to the effort at Habitat Bergen.

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- A group of New York City children are thanking heroes who helped them get through 2020. These children are students at DMF Youth, a free after school program that focuses on empowering underserved children through dance, fitness and life skills development.

A new policy proposal could left according to politico, they are considering slashing refugee admissions down for zero. here is an awkward interaction with a nobel peace winner. >> we cannot find a safe place to leave. this all happened to me. they left bekind -- >> where are they now? >> they killed them. i'm still fighting to live safe. it's not about one family -- >> i know the area very well you're talking about. >> that was awkward. >> joining me is barbara strak,