News 12 Long Island

News 12 Long Island is a unique 24-hour local news outlet that focuses on delivering top-notch news and information to the residents of Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Exclusively available to Optimum Television subscribers, it offers round-the-clock updates on breaking news, traffic conditions, weather forecasts, sports events, and much more. When it debuted in 1986, News 12 Long Island was the first of its kind, and it has since grown to become the largest and most viewed regional news network in the United States. Over the years, it has proudly received a multitude of accolades, including 96 New York Emmy Awards, 255 Press Club of Long Island Awards, 55 New York Associated Press Awards, and 19 Edward R. Murrow Awards from the RTDNA, among others. Currently, the News 12 Network consists of seven local news channels across the New York tri-state area and five dedicated traffic and weather channels that provide real-time updates. It also features the award-winning news12.com, a leading source for local news online. Additionally, News 12 Interactive, found on channel 612 of Optimum TV, allows viewers to access local news on-demand, while News 12 to Go brings local news straight to mobile devices. The News 12 Networks is owned and operated by Altice USA.