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24/7 Hyper-local breaking news, weather, traffic and more. Download our app or go to for updates. For news tips, call (516) 393-1200. #LongIsland

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LOOKING LIKE CHRISTMAS: Rockefeller Center tree arrives in NYC - http://t.co/VIYHTQmXR1 http://t.co/BVZIRD3Dhs
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🎶 @whydontwemusic answers some fan questions with @ElisaDiStefano ! 🎤 #BLIsummerjam #WhyDontWe
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THOUGHTS? #NassauCounty Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive order that bans #transgender athletes from participating on women's teams not aligned with the sex they were assigned at birth.
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KEYS TO THE TOWN: AEW world champion and Plainview native Maxwell Jacob Friedman given Key to the Town of Oyster Bay by Town Supervisor Joe Saladino.
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WATCH: This Carle Place High School graduate got the surprise of a life-time! 🎓 ❤️
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ALERT CENTER: Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo improperly used state resources for a book he received $5.1 million to write, according to a report by a law firm.
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HONORING OFFICER DILLER: Former President #DonaldTrump arrived at the funeral home in #Massapequa to attend the wake services.
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COVID-19 ALERT: A spokesperson says incoming #NassauCounty Executive Bruce Blakeman will not enforce the state’s mask mandate. 😷 What are your thoughts? -
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MASKS NOT MANDATORY: After a decision made Wednesday night, masks are not required inside the classrooms of Massapequa schools.
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#BreakingNews : #Earthquake shakes tri-state area. Did you feel it? Send us your photos and videos.
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STUDENTS WALK OUT: Over 600 students in #PortWashington walk out of school to call for action on #gunviolence . MORE:
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POLL: Do you think @realDonaldTrump ’s tax returns should be made public?
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Whale washes up at Smith Point County Park http://t.co/Vai1tH6pZn http://t.co/TlRzSuYAJY
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Today we pay our respects to fallen NYPD Officer Brian Moore. http://t.co/NmpGxOsbON
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CALL FOR FIXES: Residents say their intercom system hasn't been working properly for over a month and the elevator often goes out of order.
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SUFFOLK BLOCKS MIGRANTS: Lawmakers will announce how the county plans to ensure asylum seekers coming from New York City do not come to Suffolk County communities.
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RALLY: Demonstrators gathered in Bellmore Thursday to hold a rally in support of President @realDonaldTrump .
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Two humpback whales breach close to boat off the shore of Jones Beach! 🐋How would you react? 👀 #ocean #humpbackwhales #longisland #newyork #jonesbeach #sharkweek
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WHALE SIGHTING: A #whale was spotted outside the #Moriches inlet! 🐋 Video credit: Bilello family. 🐳
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#BREAKING UPDATE: The 4 people identified in the body parts #case have been #charged and released with GPS monitoring.
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NEW HOME: @News12Chopper was over Belmont Park as construction crews make progress on the new @NYIslanders arena! #Isles PHOTOS:
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BREAKING NEWS: An NYPD officer from Massapequa Park was fatally shot in the line of duty Monday evening.
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NEW VISITORS: Chopper 12 caught hundreds of stingrays near Ocean Beach.
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DO YOU SUPPORT IT? There are new calls to make #September11 a federal holiday - #newyork #neverforget911
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Police say 800 to 1,000 boats met up on the Great South Bay by the Captree Bridge.
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SEA OF BLUE: @News12LI has special coverage of fallen NYPD Officer Brian Moore's funeral - http://t.co/KM3ZcNSlEt http://t.co/SV60Lke8YH
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BREAKING NEWS: Multiple sources confirm to News 12 that Suffolk police have a suspect in custody in connection with the #GilgoBeach murders. Stay with News 12 for updates.
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4 years
THOUSANDS RALLY FOR TRUMP: Supporters of @realDonaldTrump took to the roads on #LongIsland . 🇺🇸 Did you join?
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UNMASK OUR KIDS RALLY: Protesters say if schools continue to force masks on children, they will continue to keep them out of classes.
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BREAKING NEWS: Jury finds Michael Valva guilty on all counts, including second-degree murder in death of his son Thomas.
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DEVELOPING: Officer used vehicle to strike woman who was waving a gun at a North Bellmore intersection, Nassau police commissioner says.
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4 years
All eyes will be on the skies today, when the U.S. Navy #BlueAngels and the U.S. Air Force #Thunderbirds fly over #LongIsland as a tribute to front-line workers. 👏🇺🇸
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WEIGH IN: If you’ve been vaccinated, are you willing to wear a mask if there is a mandate?
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“There can be no mercy for you, no understanding, no second chances,” Judge Susan Eagan said as she sentenced #PaytonGendron - #buffalo
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VIEWER VIDEO: Check out this #whale feeding off #Moriches Beach! 🐋 📷 Credit: Mike Ziccardi
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"OH MY GOD!" Winds lifted the grounds in #Sayville , completely uprooting this massive tree. THE LATEST:
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FINALLY HOME: Ashley Betts suffered at least 16 broken bones, including multiple spinal fractures and collapsed lungs. She says her sister Natalie helped save her.
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#BreakingNews : News 12 has confirmed that the suspect arrested in connection with the #GilgoBeach murders is Rex Heuermann of Massapequa Park -
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BEACHED SHARK: A commercial fisherman saw a shark struggling along the shoreline of a Long Island beach. This happened at Point Lookout just north of the Loop Parkway Bridge. -
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BREAKING NEWS: Warrant issued by the U.S. District Court of Wyoming for #BrianLaundrie in relation to Mr. Laundrie’s activities following the death of #GabbyPetito .
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FLOODING PHOTO: "Snapping turtle swimming across the lawn in #EastIslip ." Photos - http://t.co/aqaT0NumVt http://t.co/EAqqQcIMAk
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BREAKING NEWS: Gov. #Hochul says she is directing state Dept. of Health to implement universal masking for anyone entering #NewYork schools. MORE:
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WATCH LIVE: Bruce Blakeman speaks on Nassau County's decision to not participate in sanctuary programs for migrants.
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Chopper 12 over seals putting on a show in the Great South Bay!
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SCHOOL WALK OUT: Students and teachers at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School walked out of class in protest of gun violence.
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The @jonasbrothers are heading to the stage to perform at #blisummerjam 🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️ @nickjonas @joejonas @kevinjonas @northwelljbt #jonasbrothers #happinessbeginstour MORE:
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She's BACK! ❤️ @CarolSilvaNews is bringing you your Long Island news this morning with @Elizabethnews12 and @ElisaDiStefano ! #News12 #LongIsland #CarolSilva
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BREAKING: Empire State Development board unanimously votes in favor of the $1.3 billion project for the new Islanders arena at #Belmont Park. @NYIslanders #isles
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ICYMI: UPS driver goes the extra mile to deliver Christmas gift 🎁👏 #happyholidays #christmaspresent
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#Twitter account under fire for encouraging drinking, sexual acts of Long Island high school students http://t.co/vsqL3Hoo23
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BACK THE BLUE: The Nutty Irishman in Farmingdale is holding a fundraiser for the family of fallen NYPD officer Jonathan Diller today at 3 p.m.
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JUST IN: 2 men and minor #arrested for weapon attack following #NorthLindenhurst crash, police say.
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Nassau County just earned some major bragging rights after being named the safest community in America.
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A sign of hope. A beautiful rainbow over #HuntingtonHospital last night. 🌈 Thank you Allie Kotowski for the picture. #inthistogether
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UPDATE: Creepy clown sightings prompt lockout at 2 Suffolk school districts
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NEW DEVELOPMENTS: 38-year-old Randy Jones has been charged with murder and attempted robbery in the fatal shooting of Deer Park native, 26-year-old NYPD Officer Adeed Fayaz.
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: A car drove right into water in Patchogue and News 12 crews were there to help call first responders to the rescue. MORE:
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VOTE 2022: Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared victory in New York's gubernatorial race.
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YOUR THOUGHTS? Masks and face coverings are no longer required in health care facilities in the state - #covid19 #newyork
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CHAMPIONS ⚽️ The Brentwood High School boys’ varsity soccer team won big this weekend. MORE:
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YOUR THOUGHTS? 💭: How do you think the waitress handled this customer at the Massapequa Diner? The customer was allegedly rude to staff, attempted to give out his number to underage girls and said anti-LGBTQ comments.
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REMEMBERING A HERO: Thousands gathered in #Massapequa today to remember Detective Jonathan Diller at his funeral service in Massapequa.
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LOTS OF BUZZ: A four-letter word put a News 12 reporter into the viral stratosphere. But it’s not what you think.
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#Shoreham #WadingRiver athletic field to be named for Tom Cutinella, student athlete who died: http://t.co/3rfJuG0RHL http://t.co/1NoqJocAU2
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Michelle Obama Tops Most Admired Women List. Do you agree?
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Drug lord 'El Chapo' extradited, flown to Suffolk airport
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INSOMNIA COOKIES 🍪 Long Island is getting its first Insomnia Cookies store in Uniondale.
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GILGO MURDERS: A swab was taken from the leftover pizza crust and sent to the Suffolk County Crime Laboratory on or around March 23.
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ON TO WILLIAMSPORT: The Massapequa Coast #LittleLeague team is heading to the #LittleLeagueWorldSeries with a 4-0 win in the Metro Region championship. MORE:
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REMEMBERING A LEGEND: Legendary News 12 sportscaster Bob Wolff has died at the age of 96.
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A crowd of hundreds turned out for the pro-police rally, including some current and former law enforcement officers and their family and friends.
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BRUCE BLAKEMAN: "I'm vaccinated. That's a choice I made. I am not for mandatory vaccinations of county employees. I think it's a mistake. I think basically people have to make their own health care choices."
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BREAKING NEWS: State Dept. of Health files emergency regulation requiring all students, faculty and staff to wear masks inside public and private schools. #NewYork MORE:
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ARMED SCHOOL GUARDS: The Smithtown School District is the latest on Long Island to decide to bring in armed guards to school grounds.
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"This is an important day for Suffolk County. I'm very happy to say today that I can report zero deaths from #COVID19 over the last 24 hours," @SteveBellone says.
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JUST IN: Officer Mora's organ donation has saved the lives of 5 people, including 3 from New York, according to LiveOnNY president and CEO.
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BREAKING NEWS: Former President Donald Trump announces his candidacy for 2024 presidential race.
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THOUGHTS? #SUNY announces end of #COVID19 vaccine mandate for students at its 64 campuses statewide; effective for summer courses -
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BREAKING: Shirley Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin announces 2022 gubernatorial run, says 'Cuomo's gotta go.'
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WHAT A SIGHT! 🐋 Viewer Christian Greco sent in video that shows a #whale coming up out of the water off the shore of Dune Beach in #Southampton - #longisland
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