When people in other parts of the country think of Long Island, they may imagine lavish Hamptons soirees attended by A-list Hollywood glitterati. They see Gold Coast palaces. But this American paradise has a desperate side that is too often hidden by the glare of its wealth.
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9/20/12
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In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene last August, the Red Cross provided shelter for some 5,000 displaced Long Islanders.
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3/8/12
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In a move celebrated by state school officials, a law was passed over the summer to help school districts cut bus costs and put those savings toward school programs, and local districts have just recently been able to take advantage of it.
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By Jackie Nash
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10/25/11
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The earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan two weeks ago has left thousands without shelter, food or water or in need of medical care. U.S. relief agencies such as the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army have been assisting, but they rely on donations to fund the effort to get the Japanese people what they need.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/23/11
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One year ago, hundreds of thousands of people were killed by an earthquake that hit Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, and created several aftershocks in the weeks following its initial strike. The Jan. 12, 2010, disaster spurred a global effort to send donations to the afflicted country, and in Elmont, the relief operation is still under way.
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By JACKIE NASH
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1/14/11
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One Elmont family had plenty to celebrate on Saturday, March 13, as they welcomed home their 2-year-old daughter after she spent months stranded in Haiti.
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Matthew Hampton
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3/17/10
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Those interested in helping victims of the earthquake in Haiti may contact the following organizations:
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1/21/10
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As many members of the Haitian community on Long Island anxiously await to hear from loved ones from their devastated homeland, local organizations and county agencies are mobilizing relief efforts …
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Mike Caputo and Andrew Hackmack
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1/14/10
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