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Celestial show: Long Islanders get glimpse of historic eclipse
The first total solar eclipse to sweep across the United States in 99 years prompted many groups of spectators to gather and watch the phenomenon together.
Weather: Sun and clouds for Tuesday with highs temps around 87
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Officials: 33 injured in suburban Philadelphia train crash
More than 30 people were injured when a train crashed into another train that was parked at a station in suburban Philadelphia.
Tasty Tuesday: Burgrito's
Burgrito's in Massapequa Park offers the burger-burrito hybrid as delicious specialty dishes.
Plan to remove parking in Freeport revs up critics
Many restaurants and businesses along Freeport's Nautical Mile fear a land deal that business owners and residents say would lead to major parking problems there.
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MTA service cutbacks begin on buses, ferries for 'Summer of Hell'
MTA service cutbacks begin on buses, ferries for 'Summer of Hell'
Buses from Long Island park and rides will only run at the top of the hour.
Buses from Long Island park and rides will only run at the top of the hour.
MTA scaling back extra services during Penn Station repairs
MTA scaling back extra services during Penn Station repairs
The MTA is scaling back on extra services put in place for the so-called "Summer of Hell."
The MTA is scaling back on extra services put in place for the so-called "Summer of Hell."
MTA: Amtrak work causing delays in East Side Access project
MTA: Amtrak work causing delays in East Side Access project
The MTA says Amtrak's summer work at Penn Station is causing delays for the ongoing East Side Access project.
The MTA says Amtrak's summer work at Penn Station is causing delays for the ongoing East Side Access project.
Nassau lawmakers call for South Shore ferry to NYC
Nassau lawmakers call for South Shore ferry to NYC
Several Nassau County lawmakers are calling for another option to get commuters into the city.
Several Nassau County lawmakers are calling for another option to get commuters into the city.
Amtrak: Work is ahead of schedule at Penn Station
Amtrak: Work is ahead of schedule at Penn Station
Amtrak Chief Operating Officer Scot Naparstek says work to repair the aging infrastructure at Penn Station is ahead of schedule.
Amtrak Chief Operating Officer Scot Naparstek says work to repair the aging infrastructure at Penn Station is ahead of schedule.
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Long Island Talks Trump: Reckless speeches?
Long Island Talks Trump: Reckless speeches?
The president has given some high-profile public speaking engagements that have drawn a slew of negative headlines. Stone went out fishing with a couple of Long Islanders from both sides of the aisle, to ask them if they think President's Trump's speeches are on point and well-thought out or perhaps a little reckless.
The president has given some high-profile public speaking engagements that have drawn a slew of negative headlines. Stone went out fishing with a couple of Long Islanders from both sides of the aisle, to ask them if they think President's Trump's speeches are on point and well-thought out or perhaps a little reckless.
Long Island Talks Trump: Is Kelly the answer?
Long Island Talks Trump: Is Kelly the answer?
John Kelly is the recent hire for White House chief of staff. Stone, Ira and Dave went fishing and discussed what his impact be on the Trump presidency will be.
Long Island Talks Trump: Can Trump pardon himself?
Long Island Talks Trump: Can Trump pardon himself?
The president has floated out the idea of pardoning himself, which no president in the history of the country has ever done.
Stone went out golfing with Dave and Ira to find out what they think of a presidential self-pardoning.The president has floated out the idea of pardoning himself, which no president in the history of the country has ever done.
Stone went out golfing with Dave and Ira to find out what they think of a presidential self-pardoning.Long Island Talks Trump: Accomplishments in first 6 months
Long Island Talks Trump: Accomplishments in first 6 months
A new Quinnipiac University poll says 33 percent of Americans approve of the job President Trump is doing while 61 percent disapprove. In tonight's Long Island Talks Trump, Stone, Ira and Dave discuss Trump's accomplishments in his first six months.
A new Quinnipiac University poll says 33 percent of Americans approve of the job President Trump is doing while 61 percent disapprove. In tonight's Long Island Talks Trump, Stone, Ira and Dave discuss Trump's accomplishments in his first six months.
Long Island Talks Trump: President Trump's remarks on LI
Long Island Talks Trump: President Trump's remarks on LI
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Court officer accused of sexually assaulting woman at courthouse
Court officer accused of sexually assaulting woman at courthouse
A court officer from Lake Grove is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a courthouse stairwell.
A court officer from Lake Grove is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a courthouse stairwell.
Teen sentenced to 10 years in Meadowbrook Parkway brick toss
Teen sentenced to 10 years in Meadowbrook Parkway brick toss
Andrew Denton, 19, was sentenced after being convicted of assault and other charges back in May.
Andrew Denton, 19, was sentenced after being convicted of assault and other charges back in May.
Police: Motorcyclist rode high with 7-year-old nephew in tow
Police: Motorcyclist rode high with 7-year-old nephew in tow
A man is accused of riding a motorcycle while high, fleeing police and then crashing, all with his 7-year-old nephew along for the ride.
A man is accused of riding a motorcycle while high, fleeing police and then crashing, all with his 7-year-old nephew along for the ride.
Authorities raid alleged MS-13 hangouts; 7 arrested
Authorities raid alleged MS-13 hangouts; 7 arrested
Suffolk police say a coordinated crackdown on two alleged MS-13 hangouts in Patchogue resulted in seven arrests, multiple summonses and two establishments shut down.
Suffolk police say a coordinated crackdown on two alleged MS-13 hangouts in Patchogue resulted in seven arrests, multiple summonses and two establishments shut down.
Police: Drug addiction fueled suspect's armed robbery spree
Police: Drug addiction fueled suspect's armed robbery spree
Police say a suspected armed robber has been arrested.
Police say a suspected armed robber has been arrested.
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Tasty Tuesday: Burgrito's
Tasty Tuesday: Burgrito's
Burgrito's in Massapequa Park offers the burger-burrito hybrid as delicious specialty dishes.
Burgrito's in Massapequa Park offers the burger-burrito hybrid as delicious specialty dishes.
Burgrito's in Massapequa Park offers the burger-burrito hybrid as delicious specialty dishes.
Dishin' Long Island: Brixx and Barley
Dishin' Long Island: Brixx and Barley
This Long Beach favorite serves up jaw-dropping burgers like the Hurricane Pounder.
This Long Beach favorite serves up jaw-dropping burgers like the Hurricane Pounder.
Hot in the Hamptons: Jeff Bridges
Hot in the Hamptons: Jeff Bridges
Oscar winner Jeff Bridges celebrated his new movie 'The Only Living Boy in New York' in the Hamptons.
Oscar winner Jeff Bridges celebrated his new movie 'The Only Living Boy in New York' in the Hamptons.
Oscar winner Jeff Bridges celebrated his new movie 'The Only Living Boy in New York' in the Hamptons.
East End: 8 Hands Farm
East End: 8 Hands Farm
This Cutchogue farm raises sheep, pigs and chickens to sell the meat at its own butcher shop.This Cutchogue farm raises sheep, pigs and chickens to sell the meat at its own butcher shop.Food Truck Friday: Dreesen's Famous Donuts - A variety of flavors
Food Truck Friday: Dreesen's Famous Donuts - A variety of flavors
Plain, cinnamon and sugar donuts from Dreesen's Famous Donuts.
The Dreesen's Famous Donuts truck stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios to bring some delicious treats.
The Dreesen's Famous Donuts truck stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios to bring some delicious treats.
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Alabama starts atop AP poll for 2nd straight year
Alabama starts atop AP poll for 2nd straight year
Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll for the second straight season and third time in five years.Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll for the second straight season and third time in five years.Man who shot judge was father of player convicted of rape
Man who shot judge was father of player convicted of rape
Ohio officials say a county judge was shot and wounded as he walked toward a courthouse, and the suspect was killed when a probation officer returned fire.Ohio officials say a county judge was shot and wounded as he walked toward a courthouse, and the suspect was killed when a probation officer returned fire.Search underway for missing sailors; Navy chief orders probe
Search underway for missing sailors; Navy chief orders probe
American, Singaporean and Malaysian armed forces are searching for 10 U.S. sailors missing after an early-morning collision between a Navy destroyer and a tanker.American, Singaporean and Malaysian armed forces are searching for 10 U.S. sailors missing after an early-morning collision between a Navy destroyer and a tanker.The Latest: Divers assessing damage on USS John S. McCain
The Latest: Divers assessing damage on USS John S. McCain
The U.S. Navy says the USS John S. McCain has docked at Singapore's naval base with "significant damage" to its hull after a collision between the warship and an oil tanker.The U.S. Navy says the USS John S. McCain has docked at Singapore's naval base with "significant damage" to its hull after a collision between the warship and an oil tanker.Police: Fugitive's death 'breaks' cell behind Spain attacks
Police: Fugitive's death 'breaks' cell behind Spain attacks
Spanish police are continuing the search for the man who they consider to be the final member of a cell that carried out vehicle attacks in Barcelona and a nearby town that killed 14 and injured more than 120 others.Spanish police are continuing the search for the man who they consider to be the final member of a cell that carried out vehicle attacks in Barcelona and a nearby town that killed 14 and injured more than 120 others.Italy quake rocks resort island of Ischia, at least 1 dead
Italy quake rocks resort island of Ischia, at least 1 dead
3.6-magnitude quake strikes Ischia at peak of tourist season.3.6-magnitude quake strikes Ischia at peak of tourist season.Attack victims came from around world to celebrate Barcelona
Attack victims came from around world to celebrate Barcelona
The victims of vehicle attacks in Barcelona and a nearby resort came from around the world and across generations.The victims of vehicle attacks in Barcelona and a nearby resort came from around the world and across generations.Danish police find torso of woman after submarine sinking
Danish police find torso of woman after submarine sinking
Danish police say that the owner of a home-built submarine has told investigators that a missing female Swedish journalist died onboard in an accident, and he buried her at sea in an unspecified location.Danish police say that the owner of a home-built submarine has told investigators that a missing female Swedish journalist died onboard in an accident, and he buried her at sea in an unspecified location.The Latest: Spain says man slain by cops was terror driver
The Latest: Spain says man slain by cops was terror driver
A Sydney school is mourning the loss of a 7-year-old student who was killed when a van plowed into pedestrians in Barcelona.A Sydney school is mourning the loss of a 7-year-old student who was killed when a van plowed into pedestrians in Barcelona.A reptilian tail? A solar eclipse. Taylor Swift teases fans
A reptilian tail? A solar eclipse. Taylor Swift teases fans
Taylor Swift, Round 2: She returns to social media with video of a snake's tail.Taylor Swift, Round 2: She returns to social media with video of a snake's tail.
BusinessMore>>
Boeing, Northrop get contracts for nuclear missile work
Boeing, Northrop get contracts for nuclear missile work
Air Force picks Boeing and Northrop to continue work on long-range nuclear missile program.Air Force picks Boeing and Northrop to continue work on long-range nuclear missile program.Total expands in North Sea with purchase of Maersk Oil
Total expands in North Sea with purchase of Maersk Oil
French oil company Total is strengthening its position in the North Sea with the acquisition of Danish conglomerate AP Moller-Maersk's oil business for $7.45 billion.French oil company Total is strengthening its position in the North Sea with the acquisition of Danish conglomerate AP Moller-Maersk's oil business for $7.45 billion.LA Times ousts editor-publisher and other top managers
LA Times ousts editor-publisher and other top managers
The Los Angeles Times' parent company is bringing in a new publisher, editor and other top newsroom managers in a shake-up it says is part of a plan to move one of the nation's flagship newspapers more quickly into...The Los Angeles Times' parent company is bringing in a new publisher, editor and other top newsroom managers in a shake-up it says is part of a plan to move one of the nation's flagship newspapers more quickly into the digital age.US stock indexes inch higher after back-to-back down weeks
US stock indexes inch higher after back-to-back down weeks
U.S. stock indexes edge lower in early trading Monday, holding steady after a back-to-back loss for the Standard & Poor's 500 index over the last two weeks.U.S. stock indexes edge lower in early trading Monday, holding steady after a back-to-back loss for the Standard & Poor's 500 index over the last two weeks.Record $417M award in lawsuit linking baby powder to cancer
Record $417M award in lawsuit linking baby powder to cancer
A Los Angeles jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million in a case to a woman who claimed in lawsuit that the talc in its iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine...A Los Angeles jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million in a case to a woman who claimed in lawsuit that the talc in its iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine hygiene.China's Great Wall considers bid for Fiat Chrysler Jeep unit
China's Great Wall considers bid for Fiat Chrysler Jeep unit
Two employees of Chinese SUV maker Great Wall Motors say the company is considering making a bid to acquire Fiat Chrysler's Jeep unit.Two employees of Chinese SUV maker Great Wall Motors say the company is considering making a bid to acquire Fiat Chrysler's Jeep unit.Get Started: FBI warns of spreading W-2 email theft scheme
Get Started: FBI warns of spreading W-2 email theft scheme
The IRS is warning of a sharp increase in email phishing scams involving employees' W-2 forms _ scams that can put staffers' Social Security numbers in the hands of thieves.The IRS is warning of a sharp increase in email phishing scams involving employees' W-2 forms _ scams that can put staffers' Social Security numbers in the hands of thieves.Sempra Energy bids $9.45B for Oncor, topping Buffett offer
Sempra Energy bids $9.45B for Oncor, topping Buffett offer
Sempra Energy says it's buying Texas power transmitter Oncor for $9.45B in cash, wresting it away from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.Sempra Energy says it's buying Texas power transmitter Oncor for $9.45B in cash, wresting it away from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.BHP Billiton returns to black with $6.7 billion profit
BHP Billiton returns to black with $6.7 billion profit
Anglo-Australian miner, BHP Billiton, has reported a return to black with a $6.7 billion annual profit a year after the company's worst ever full-year result and says it wants to sell its U.S. shale oil assets.Anglo-Australian miner, BHP Billiton, has reported a return to black with a $6.7 billion annual profit a year after the company's worst ever full-year result and says it wants to sell its U.S. shale oil assets.Past health chiefs: insurance market stability is the goal
Past health chiefs: insurance market stability is the goal
Three former U.S. health secretaries of both parties say President Donald Trump and the GOP-led Congress should make stabilizing health insurance marketplaces their immediate goal.Three former U.S. health secretaries of both parties say President Donald Trump and the GOP-led Congress should make stabilizing health insurance marketplaces their immediate goal.
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News 12 Varsity is your source for live games, original programming and weekly poll rankings.
News 12 Varsity is your source for live games, original programming and weekly poll rankings.
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08/21: Would you pay extra to bury power lines in your community?
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Photos: 2017 Solar Eclipse
Photos: 2017 Solar Eclipse
Photos from across the United States of the 2017 total solar eclipse. Images courtesy Getty.
Photos from across the United States of the 2017 total solar eclipse. Images courtesy Getty.
Photos: Billboard Hot 100 Fest at Jones Beach
Photos: Billboard Hot 100 Fest at Jones Beach
Scenes and sights from the 2017 Billboard Hot 100 Festival at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on August 19 and 20, 2017.Scenes and sights from the 2017 Billboard Hot 100 Festival at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on August 19 and 20, 2017.Aftermath of the Barcelona Terror Attack
Aftermath of the Barcelona Terror Attack
Spanish authorities said the back-to-back vehicle attacks - as well as an explosion earlier this week in a house elsewhere in Catalonia - were related and the work of a large terrorist group.
Spanish authorities said the back-to-back vehicle attacks - as well as an explosion earlier this week in a house elsewhere in Catalonia - were related and the work of a large terrorist group.
Recent solar eclipses from around the world
Recent solar eclipses from around the world
Here are some photos of recent solar eclipses around the world as North America prepares to see another on Aug. 21.
Here are some photos of recent solar eclipses around the world as North America prepares to see another on Aug. 21.
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Teen sentenced to 10 years in Meadowbrook Parkway brick toss
Teen sentenced to 10 years in Meadowbrook Parkway brick toss
Andrew Denton, 19, was sentenced after being convicted of assault and other charges back in May.
Andrew Denton, 19, was sentenced after being convicted of assault and other charges back in May.
Photos: 2017 Solar Eclipse
Photos: 2017 Solar Eclipse
Photos from across the United States of the 2017 total solar eclipse. Images courtesy Getty.
Photos from across the United States of the 2017 total solar eclipse. Images courtesy Getty.
Police: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in East Moriches crash
Police: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in East Moriches crash
According to police, a man was driving a truck westbound on Montauk Highway at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed.
According to police, a man was driving a truck westbound on Montauk Highway at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed.
Plan to remove parking in Freeport revs up critics
Plan to remove parking in Freeport revs up critics
Many restaurants and businesses along Freeport's Nautical Mile fear a land deal that business owners and residents say would lead to major parking problems there.
Many restaurants and businesses along Freeport's Nautical Mile fear a land deal that business owners and residents say would lead to major parking problems there.
Many restaurants and businesses along Freeport's Nautical Mile fear a land deal that business owners and residents say would lead to major parking problems there.
Man closing backyard bird 'sanctuary' to the public after lawsuit
Man closing backyard bird 'sanctuary' to the public after lawsuit
A Baiting Hollow man who set up his backyard like a hummingbird sanctuary is closing his property to the public after a three-year legal battle with neighbors.
A Baiting Hollow man who set up his backyard like a hummingbird sanctuary is closing his property to the public after a three-year legal battle with neighbors.
Court officer accused of sexually assaulting woman at courthouse
Court officer accused of sexually assaulting woman at courthouse
A court officer from Lake Grove is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a courthouse stairwell.
A court officer from Lake Grove is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a courthouse stairwell.
Police: Motorcyclist rode high with 7-year-old nephew in tow
Police: Motorcyclist rode high with 7-year-old nephew in tow
A man is accused of riding a motorcycle while high, fleeing police and then crashing, all with his 7-year-old nephew along for the ride.
A man is accused of riding a motorcycle while high, fleeing police and then crashing, all with his 7-year-old nephew along for the ride.
WATCH: Live video of 2017 solar eclipse
WATCH: Live video of 2017 solar eclipse
Video courtesy NASA.
Video courtesy NASA.
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