It's been nearly 60 days since the first COVID-19 case was diagnosed on Long Island, leading to an unprecedented health crisis that has caused an economic upheaval and widespread uncertainty.

Face masks are now part of our everyday attire. New phrases like "essential workers," "social distancing" and "flattening the curve" are not only common, but things we hear every single day.

The virus has also forced grieving families to forgo basic comforts like funeral homes and processions, that otherwise have been taken for granted. Medical examiners' offices and funeral homes have been left overflowing.

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Health care workers have been at the front of the crisis, helping treat patients despite the threat to their own health in the process. Many of those workers are still being forced to share or reuse personal protective equipment.

Record numbers nationwide are collecting unemployment - figures have grown exponentially with each report.

But amid the anguish and uncertainty, hope and helpfulness have shone through.

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Long Island residents have stepped up by donating and delivering food -- and lots of it. There have been unprecedented showings of support for health care workers, from nightly applause to flyovers.

Celebrations have continued -- albeit with changes to abide by social distancing. Birthdays and other special days have been celebrated with parades and more.

Some graduations have and will go on virtually -- like the Stony Brook School of Medicine. Some of its graduates immediately reported to the front lines.