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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There is something going around Valley Stream that is spreading fast — generosity. Local schools, businesses and organizations are spreading holiday cheer this season.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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12/1/11
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Valley Stream Post Office holding food drive
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The Valley Stream Post Office has begun its annual spring food drive. Residents can drop off food in a collection bin near the entrance to the post office, located at the corner of Franklin and Hawthorne avenues, through May 16.
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5/4/11
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Valley Stream scouts help the hungry
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Troop 109 Boy Scouts collected 96 bags of groceries and about $900 outside King Kullen for its Easter food drive. The donations were split between the Holy Name of Mary parish outreach center and Grace United Methodist Church.
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3/24/10
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Valley Stream employees hit the streets last Saturday morning, collecting food for a pair of local outreach centers. Residents were asked to leave donations of non-perishable items in front of their home to help their neighbors in need.
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Andrew Hackmack
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11/11/09
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