Long Island colleges and universities contribute much more to their surrounding neighborhoods than just social scenes. Whether through on-campus events and services, or off-campus community engagement, colleges infuse the local culture with its own unique character. An example is Adelphi University's athletic department which donates over 2,000 hours of time to community service initiatives each year.  Credit: Newsday / Shelby Knowles

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