Hometown Showdown: Lindenhurst
Posted: Updated:Lindenhurst is the first winner in the 2017 Hometown Showdown contest. News 12 Long Island visited Lindenhurst on July 5.
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Photos: 2017 Hometown Showdown
Photos: 2017 Hometown Showdown
Find out who won our Hometown Showdown series!
News 12 Long Island is visiting your favorite towns every Wednesday in July!
News 12 Long Island is visiting your favorite towns every Wednesday in July!
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LI Summer
LI Summer
Check out all our LI Summer series for fun things to do across Long Island.
Photos: #LISummerShots
Photos: #LISummerShots
Use the #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter or Instagram and you may see them here on News12.com or on News 12 Long Island!
Use the #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter or Instagram and you may see them here on News12.com or on News 12 Long Island!
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Family wants justice after driver hits boy boarding school bus
Family wants justice after driver hits boy boarding school bus
The family of a 10-year-old boy who was hit by a car that passed his stopped school bus is demanding answers as to why the driver isn't facing any charges.
The family of a 10-year-old boy who was hit by a car that passed his stopped school bus is demanding answers as to why the driver isn't facing any charges.
Weather: Mix of sun and clouds, highs around 82 Saturday
Weather: Mix of sun and clouds, highs around 82 Saturday
Play video for the full News 12 Long Island weather forecast.
Play video for the full News 12 Long Island weather forecast.
5 candidates vie to become Oyster Bay supervisor
5 candidates vie to become Oyster Bay supervisor
There are now five candidates in the race to become supervisor of the Town of Oyster Bay.
There are now five candidates in the race to become supervisor of the Town of Oyster Bay.
Maria’s destruction reminds 95-year-old of the Great Hurricane of ‘38
Maria’s destruction reminds 95-year-old of the Great Hurricane of ‘38
Thursday marked the 79th anniversary of the 1938 hurricane that twisted its way up the Northeast shore, leaving an estimated 700 people dead and millions of damage worth of destruction in its path.
Thursday marked the 79th anniversary of the 1938 hurricane that twisted its way up the Northeast shore, leaving an estimated 700 people dead and millions of damage worth of destruction in its path.
County construction surprises Bethpage neighbors
County construction surprises Bethpage neighbors
Residents say one building was already built on the property, but they don’t know what the second one will be and what it means for their safety.
Residents say one building was already built on the property, but they don’t know what the second one will be and what it means for their safety.
Cuomo heads to Puerto Rico to survey damage
Cuomo heads to Puerto Rico to survey damage
The FDNY and NYPD have already sent specialized teams to help in the rescue and recovery.
The FDNY and NYPD have already sent specialized teams to help in the rescue and recovery.
Fall fun means traffic near North Fork farms
Fall fun means traffic near North Fork farms
Fall on Long Island means lots of family fun on the North Fork with apple and pumpkin picking, but for the residents who live there it means traffic.
Fall on Long Island means lots of family fun on the North Fork with apple and pumpkin picking, but for the residents who live there it means traffic.
2 fishermen rescued from Long Island Sound
2 fishermen rescued from Long Island Sound
According to police, Carlos Jeronimo and Wilfredo Belc were fishing off a jetty at Crab Meadow Beach in Fort Salonga.
According to police, Carlos Jeronimo and Wilfredo Belc were fishing off a jetty at Crab Meadow Beach in Fort Salonga.
GOP health bill all but dead; McCain again deals the blow
GOP health bill all but dead; McCain again deals the blow
McCain was the decisive vote against the GOP's last repeal effort, in July.
McCain was the decisive vote against the GOP's last repeal effort, in July.
Long Island Fair celebrates 175 years in Old Bethpage
Long Island Fair celebrates 175 years in Old Bethpage
LI Fair
The fair features entertainment such as a magic and puppet shows, jugglers, stilt walkers, and balloon twisters.
The fair features entertainment such as a magic and puppet shows, jugglers, stilt walkers, and balloon twisters.
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Long Island Fair celebrates 175 years in Old Bethpage
Long Island Fair celebrates 175 years in Old Bethpage
LI Fair
The fair features entertainment such as a magic and puppet shows, jugglers, stilt walkers, and balloon twisters.
The fair features entertainment such as a magic and puppet shows, jugglers, stilt walkers, and balloon twisters.
Food Photo Faceoff: Week 1 Vote
Food Photo Faceoff: Week 1 Vote
Each week a different foodie picks their favorites and then you decide!
Are you ready for the ultimate Food Photo Faceoff? Each week, News 12 Long Island pairs up with a foodie expert on the Island. They pick their four favorite dishes, and you get to decide which dish we get to taste!
Are you ready for the ultimate Food Photo Faceoff? Each week, News 12 Long Island pairs up with a foodie expert on the Island. They pick their four favorite dishes, and you get to decide which dish we get to taste!
Yoga 101: How to get started
Yoga 101: How to get started
Yoga is a mind body system of practices designed to balance your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. The practice of yoga goes far beyond the physical if you approach it that way.
News 12's Stephanie Rose answers all your questions about how to get started in yoga!
News 12's Stephanie Rose answers all your questions about how to get started in yoga!
Tasty Tuesday: Apple-picking season
Tasty Tuesday: Apple-picking season
It's apple-picking season! News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen learns how to make a delicious apple crisp a la mode.
It's apple-picking season! News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen learns how to make a delicious apple crisp a la mode.
It's apple-picking season! News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen learns how to make a delicious apple crisp a la mode.
Apple Picking on Long Island Guide
Apple Picking on Long Island Guide
Looking to go apple picking this fall season? Check out some of the locations on Long Island.
Looking to go apple picking this fall season? Check out some of the locations on Long Island.
Tasty Tuesday Photos
Tasty Tuesday Photos
Get your taste buds ready, News 12 has some tasty dishes to try across the Island.
Check out some photos of food and restaurants from our Tasty Tuesday series!
Check out some photos of food and restaurants from our Tasty Tuesday series!
Tasty Tuesday: Radio Radio
Tasty Tuesday: Radio Radio
Radio Radio is a vegan friendly barbecue spot in Huntington.
Radio Radio is a vegan friendly barbecue spot in Huntington.
Radio Radio is a vegan friendly barbecue spot in Huntington.
Hot in the Hamptons: Fall season in the Hamptons
Hot in the Hamptons: Fall season in the Hamptons
The Hamptons social season has come to an end, but there's still plenty to do on our South Fork. News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano teamed up with Hamptons' Social Life Magazine for some fun for fall!
The Hamptons social season has come to an end, but there's still plenty to do on our South Fork. News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano teamed up with Hamptons' Social Life Magazine for some fun for fall!
The Hamptons social season has come to an end, but there's still plenty to do on our South Fork. News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano teamed up with Hamptons' Social Life Magazine for some fun for fall!
12th annual LI Cruizin' For a Cure to be held Sunday
12th annual LI Cruizin' For a Cure to be held Sunday
The 12th annual Long Island Cruizin' For a Cure will be held Sunday, Sept. 10. The event will offer men free onsite PSA screening tests for early detection of prostate cancer.
The 12th annual Long Island Cruizin' For a Cure will be held Sunday, Sept. 10 at 1400 Old Country Road in Westbury. The event will offer men free onsite PSA screening tests for early detection of prostate cancer.
The 12th annual Long Island Cruizin' For a Cure will be held Sunday, Sept. 10 at 1400 Old Country Road in Westbury. The event will offer men free onsite PSA screening tests for early detection of prostate cancer.
The most popular dishes at Long Island restaurants
The most popular dishes at Long Island restaurants
News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen teamed up with Newsday's food critic Pervaiz Shallwani to find the places they say make the best signature dishes on Long Island.
News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen teamed up with Newsday's food critic Pervaiz Shallwani to find the places they say make the best signature dishes on Long Island.
News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen teamed up with Newsday's food critic Pervaiz Shallwani to find the places they say make the best signature dishes on Long Island.
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New Apple products hit the shelves
New Apple products hit the shelves
The new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, as well as the updated Apple Watch and Apple TV, go on sale on Sept. 22, 2017.
The new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, as well as the updated Apple Watch and Apple TV, go on sale on Sept. 22, 2017.
#FallFunPics
#FallFunPics
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? News 12 Long Island want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #FallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? News 12 Long Island want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #FallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Photos: Food Photo Faceoff
Photos: Food Photo Faceoff
Each week a different foodie picks their favorites and then you decide!
You've seen and voted on our foodie's favorite photos. Now, News 12 Long Island wants to see your food photos! Send them to us via Twitter or Instagram with the #FoodPhotoFaceoff and we may use them on air or on News12.com!
You've seen and voted on our foodie's favorite photos. Now, News 12 Long Island wants to see your food photos! Send them to us via Twitter or Instagram with the #FoodPhotoFaceoff and we may use them on air or on News12.com!
Photos: Yoga 101
Photos: Yoga 101
Yoga is a mind body system of practices designed to balance your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. The practice of yoga goes far beyond the physical if you approach it that way.
News 12's Stephanie Rose answers all your questions about how to get started in yoga!
News 12's Stephanie Rose answers all your questions about how to get started in yoga!
Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico
The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Maria made landfall as a Category 4 storm early Wednesday near Yabucoa, Puerto Rico.
The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Maria made landfall as a Category 4 storm early Wednesday near Yabucoa, Puerto Rico.
Strong earthquake shakes central Mexico
Strong earthquake shakes central Mexico
Numerous buildings collapsed or suffered serious damage across central Mexico, and deaths were already being reported shortly after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
Numerous buildings collapsed or suffered serious damage across central Mexico, and deaths were already being reported shortly after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
Photos: 69th annual Emmy Awards
Photos: 69th annual Emmy Awards
Photos from the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards with host Stephen Colbert on Sept. 17, 2017.
Photos from the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards with host Stephen Colbert on Sept. 17, 2017.
11-year-old boy gets lawn-mowing gig at White House
11-year-old boy gets lawn-mowing gig at White House
An 11-year-old boy in khaki shorts and a red polo shirt got the lawn-mowing gig of a lifetime Friday when President Donald Trump put him to work in the Rose Garden.
An 11-year-old boy in khaki shorts and a red polo shirt got the lawn-mowing gig of a lifetime Friday when President Donald Trump put him to work in the Rose Garden.
Terror incident at London subway station
Terror incident at London subway station
A homemade bomb exploded on a packed London subway train during rush hour on Friday, leaving 18 people injured but no one seriously hurt.
A homemade bomb exploded on a packed London subway train during rush hour on Friday, leaving 18 people injured but no one seriously hurt.
60 firefighters respond to flames at Huntington auto body shop
60 firefighters respond to flames at Huntington auto body shop
About 60 firefighters from multiple departments battled flames at the Auto Fusion auto repair shop on West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station.
All photos by Rick deMasi.
About 60 firefighters from multiple departments battled flames at the Auto Fusion auto repair shop on West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station.
All photos by Rick deMasi.
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#FallFunPics
#FallFunPics
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? News 12 Long Island want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #FallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? News 12 Long Island want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #FallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Photos: Food Photo Faceoff
Photos: Food Photo Faceoff
Each week a different foodie picks their favorites and then you decide!
You've seen and voted on our foodie's favorite photos. Now, News 12 Long Island wants to see your food photos! Send them to us via Twitter or Instagram with the #FoodPhotoFaceoff and we may use them on air or on News12.com!
You've seen and voted on our foodie's favorite photos. Now, News 12 Long Island wants to see your food photos! Send them to us via Twitter or Instagram with the #FoodPhotoFaceoff and we may use them on air or on News12.com!
Photos: Yoga 101
Photos: Yoga 101
Yoga is a mind body system of practices designed to balance your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. The practice of yoga goes far beyond the physical if you approach it that way.
News 12's Stephanie Rose answers all your questions about how to get started in yoga!
News 12's Stephanie Rose answers all your questions about how to get started in yoga!
Tasty Tuesday Photos
Tasty Tuesday Photos
Get your taste buds ready, News 12 has some tasty dishes to try across the Island.
Check out some photos of food and restaurants from our Tasty Tuesday series!
Check out some photos of food and restaurants from our Tasty Tuesday series!
12th annual LI Cruizin' For a Cure to be held Sunday
12th annual LI Cruizin' For a Cure to be held Sunday
The 12th annual Long Island Cruizin' For a Cure will be held Sunday, Sept. 10. The event will offer men free onsite PSA screening tests for early detection of prostate cancer.
The 12th annual Long Island Cruizin' For a Cure will be held Sunday, Sept. 10 at 1400 Old Country Road in Westbury. The event will offer men free onsite PSA screening tests for early detection of prostate cancer.
The 12th annual Long Island Cruizin' For a Cure will be held Sunday, Sept. 10 at 1400 Old Country Road in Westbury. The event will offer men free onsite PSA screening tests for early detection of prostate cancer.
Long Island Spray Parks 2017 Guide
Long Island Spray Parks 2017 Guide
Looking to stay cool all summer long? News 12 Long Island compiled a list of some of the spray parks features across the island.
Looking to stay cool all summer long? News 12 Long Island compiled a list of some of the spray parks features across the island.
Photos: 'Parrotheads' throw tailgate party at Jones Beach
Photos: 'Parrotheads' throw tailgate party at Jones Beach
The "parrotheads" packed the parking fields ahead of the annual Jimmy Buffett concert.
The "parrotheads" packed the parking fields ahead of the annual Jimmy Buffett concert. Some fans lined up at 3 a.m. to get the best spot in the parking lot to set up grills, bars and even their own personal beaches. Check out some of the interviews with the fans here.
The "parrotheads" packed the parking fields ahead of the annual Jimmy Buffett concert. Some fans lined up at 3 a.m. to get the best spot in the parking lot to set up grills, bars and even their own personal beaches. Check out some of the interviews with the fans here.
Travel: World festivals to add to your bucket list
Travel: World festivals to add to your bucket list
Here are 18 world festivals you won't want to miss.
Here are 18 world festivals you won't want to miss.
National Roller Coaster Day 2017 Photos
National Roller Coaster Day 2017 Photos
Turbulence is one of the newer coasters at Adventureland.
Aug. 16 is National Roller Coaster Day.
Aug. 16 is National Roller Coaster Day.
Travel: World Heritage sites in the US
Travel: World Heritage sites in the US
There are over 1,000 World Heritage sites across the globe. The United States has 23 cultural and natural sites - here's the list.
There are over 1,000 World Heritage sites across the globe. The United States has 23 cultural and natural sites - here's the list.
