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.

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NYPD: 2 men shot inside Wendy's in Fordham

2 weeks ago | longisland.news12.com

Detectives say it happened at 342 East Fordham Rd. just before 7:30 p.m.
East End nonprofit forced to cancel event following racist threat phoned in to office

1 month ago | longisland.news12.com

The difficult decision to cancel its second annual Pearls of Wisdom event, originally scheduled for March 22, was made on Tuesday.
NYC's 'worst landlords:' See who ranked No. 2 on the list

2 months ago | longisland.news12.com

The list was compiled by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
Amityville Music Hall hosting benefit concert Sunday for California wildfire victims

Jan 23, 2025 | longisland.news12.com

A Long Island native is using the power of music to help those who’ve lost everything in the California wildfires.
Broken decorations? No problem. East Northport display raises money for Ronald McDonald House

Dec 1, 2024 | longisland.news12.com

The display was built using Andrew Reid's island of misfit decorations.
A green giant: This year's 74-foot Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is en route from Massachusetts

Nov 8, 2024 | longisland.news12.com

It will travel 140 miles (225 kilometers) to Rockefeller Center, where it will be erected on Saturday.
Wallet Hub: New York ranked best state for teachers

Sep 17, 2024 | longisland.news12.com

Data shows New York also has the lowest teacher turnover rate at 4.3%.
Contractors group launches unlicensed plumber tip line

Aug 8, 2024 | longisland.news12.com

Any tips that are given will be sent to the plumbing license board in the town where the work is taking place, as well as to the supervisor or mayor.
Zillow report: 28 LI communities have million-dollar starter homes

Jul 26, 2024 | longisland.news12.com

The eye-opening report found 237 U.S. cities have a million-dollar price tag for the least expensive home in the area. Five years ago, Zillow said there were only 84 such cities.
Mayor Adams, state officials address global Microsoft outages

Jul 19, 2024 | longisland.news12.com | Elly Morillo

Mayor Adams, state officials address global Microsoft outages and •Jul 19, 2024, 4:10 PM•Updated 3 hr agoCrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz released a statement saying: Today was not a security or cyber incident. Our customers remain fully protected. We understand the gravity of the situation and are deeply sorry for the inconvenience and disruption. We are working with all impacted customers to ensure that systems are back up and they can deliver the services their customers are counting on.