Actor John Heard, of 'Home Alone' movies, dies at 72
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Photos: Notable deaths of 2017
Photos: Notable deaths of 2017
Tom Petty, Mary Tyler Moore, Jerry Louis, Hugh Hefner and Bob Wolff are just some of the notable people who died this year.
Celebrities, musicians and other notable people who passed away in 2017.
Celebrities, musicians and other notable people who passed away in 2017.
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Search underway for driver who struck man, left the scene
Search underway for driver who struck man, left the scene
Police say they're searching for a hit-and-run driver who critically injured a pedestrian in Shirley.
Police say they're searching for a hit-and-run driver who critically injured a pedestrian in Shirley.
Off-duty NYPD officer hurt in chain-reaction LIE crash
Off-duty NYPD officer hurt in chain-reaction LIE crash
An off-duty NYPD officer was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries after an overnight crash involving multiple vehicles.
An off-duty NYPD officer was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries after an overnight crash involving multiple vehicles.
Business Briefs: Tech earnings due as Facebook faces questions
Business Briefs: Tech earnings due as Facebook faces questions
Here's a look at your top business and tech headlines from Cheddar on News 12.
Here's a look at your top business and tech headlines from Cheddar on News 12.
Hundreds of Girl Scouts take part in 'Girls Go the Distance' event
Hundreds of Girl Scouts take part in 'Girls Go the Distance' event
More than 1,000 Girl Scouts gathered Sunday at Old Bethpage Village Restoration to take part in the ninth annual "Girls Go The Distance" event.
More than 1,000 Girl Scouts gathered Sunday at Old Bethpage Village Restoration to take part in the ninth annual "Girls Go The Distance" event.
4 suspects arrested after man was attacked with box cutter
4 suspects arrested after man was attacked with box cutter
Four suspects are behind bars and a fifth is being sought after police say a man was attacked with a box cutter Saturday evening.
Four suspects are behind bars and a fifth is being sought after police say a man was attacked with a box cutter Saturday evening.
Wendy's in Franklin Square is robbed at gunpoint
Wendy's in Franklin Square is robbed at gunpoint
A fast food restaurant in Franklin Square was held at gunpoint Saturday night.
A fast food restaurant in Franklin Square was held at gunpoint Saturday night.
Police: Man dies after being hit by impaired driver
Police: Man dies after being hit by impaired driver
A Wyandanch man has died after being hit by an allegedly impaired driver.
A Wyandanch man has died after being hit by an allegedly impaired driver.
Poll: Earth Day
Poll: Earth Day
How do you celebrate Earth Day?
How do you celebrate Earth Day?
Homeowner: Pit bull attacks Maltese in Copiague backyard
Homeowner: Pit bull attacks Maltese in Copiague backyard
A Copiague woman says her 7-year-old daughter's pet Maltese was injured Saturday after getting attacked by a neighbor's pit bull.
A Copiague woman says her 7-year-old daughter's pet Maltese was injured Saturday after getting attacked by a neighbor's pit bull.
A Copiague woman says her 7-year-old daughter's pet Maltese was injured Saturday after getting attacked by a neighbor's pit bull.
A Copiague woman says her 7-year-old daughter's pet Maltese was injured Saturday after getting attacked by a neighbor's pit bull.
Actor Verne Troyer dies at age 49
Actor Verne Troyer dies at age 49
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died.
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Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Dog Day Fridays for April 20
Dog Day Fridays for April 20
Lizzy is a Retriever, Shepherd mix. She is only 2 years old and has all the makings of a great family dog. She appears to be good with children and other dogs.
Pet Peeves, an organization that donates and helps support shelters, and Last Hope Animal Rescue visited the News 12 Long Island studios with three adorable dogs this week.
Pet Peeves, an organization that donates and helps support shelters, and Last Hope Animal Rescue visited the News 12 Long Island studios with three adorable dogs this week.
Fire destroys businesses in Babylon Village
Fire destroys businesses in Babylon Village
Fire officials believe the fire began at Empire Nutrition, which was slated to have its grand opening Thursday.
Fire officials believe the fire began at Empire Nutrition, which was slated to have its grand opening Thursday.
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Photos: #LIPlanetPic
Photos: #LIPlanetPic
April 22 is Earth Day! Every year around the world, Earth Day organizers promote green campaigns to save the Earth.
April 22 is Earth Day! Every year around the world, Earth Day organizers promote green campaigns to save the Earth. News 12 Long Island wants to know what you're doing to help the planet!
April 22 is Earth Day! Every year around the world, Earth Day organizers promote green campaigns to save the Earth. News 12 Long Island wants to know what you're doing to help the planet!
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
LIT will perform as part of the Loudwire's Gen-X Summer on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. Other performers include Buckcherry, POD and Alien Ant Farm.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Dog Day Fridays for April 13
Dog Day Fridays for April 13
Fendi was rescued through the shelter's community outreach program. She's great with dogs, kids, housebroken, outgoing and social. She is 2 years old and spayed.
Fendi was rescued through the shelter's community outreach program. She's great with dogs, kids, housebroken, outgoing and social. She is 2 years old and spayed.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
Guide: Long Island Public Golf Courses
Guide: Long Island Public Golf Courses
As the weather warms up, it's time to get your golf bag out and tee off. Nassau and Suffolk counties offer a wide variety of courses to practice your game at.
As the weather warms up, it's time to get your golf bag out and tee off. Nassau and Suffolk counties offer a wide variety of courses to practice your game at.