Sayville native Larry Kelly briefly opened his eyes on Easter Sunday 2020, after weeks in a coma battling COVID-19. Doctors gave him little chance of survival and his family had been called to say their goodbyes. Those around the country who came to know his story through social media called him “Miracle Larry.” Credit: Brittainy Newman; Danny Kelly; Photo Credit: Kelly Family

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