Nassau County Police host shopping spree for homeless kids on Long Island

HEWLETT, Long Island (WABC) -- The Nassau County Police Department hosted a shopping spree for homeless kids in Hewlett Thursday morning.

Nearly 100 children live with their families in shelters on Long Island.

They were treated to a shopping spree at Matty's Toy Store on Peninsula Boulevard.

Some officers were there to help the kids pick a gift.

The children were also given a $100 gift card to use for other holiday shopping.

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