The Kennedy Center in NY gets money and POTUS supports it. Thumbs up for favoring NY. Most of the US doesn't give a shit about NY.
Donate locally. Donate to the food pantry in your area. If you want to donate blood, there are private companies that do the same and nearly all of it goes to your local hospitals. Just find something in your area that you feel that you want to support.
Exactly. The flu was terrible in December and January. Persistent cough with one for sure. The flu season was winding down. Things are not adding up quickly.