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Holiday Help Guide: Christmas gift ideas
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News 12 Long Island's Carol Silva is joined by Newsday's Janelle Griffith and Shawna VanNess to take a look at holiday gifts!
What better way to tell someone you're thinking of them than with a personalized gift! For the traveler in your life, monogram luggage tags or a cellphone case. And for the beer lover you can get a personalized growler.
See more personalized gift ideas HERE.
You can get your whole gift list without breaking the bank! The Yeti Rambler keeps cold food cold, and hot food hot - and it's about $25.
See more inexpensive gift ideas HERE.
Check out Newsday for more gift ideas.
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Holiday Help
Holiday Help
Need a gift idea? Perhaps you need a fun idea to do with the kids? We've got you covered this holiday season.
Long Island Food & Fun
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Evelyn Rodriguez remembered as ‘warrior for peace’
Evelyn Rodriguez remembered as ‘warrior for peace’
Hundreds were at St. Anne’s to celebrate Rodriguez’s life, including members of the Suffolk County Police Department, District Attorney Tim Sini and Rep. Peter King.
Hundreds were at St. Anne’s to celebrate Rodriguez’s life, including members of the Suffolk County Police Department, District Attorney Tim Sini and Rep. Peter King.
Police: Motorcyclist killed in Mastic Beach crash
Police: Motorcyclist killed in Mastic Beach crash
Police say Joseph Marigliano lost control of his motorcycle on Woodland Drive near Queen Road and hit a tree just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Police say Joseph Marigliano lost control of his motorcycle on Woodland Drive near Queen Road and hit a tree just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
PSEG LI teams with tech company on drones to scan power grid
PSEG LI teams with tech company on drones to scan power grid
The power provider teamed up with ULC Robotics to use drones to scan Long Island's power grid.
The power provider teamed up with ULC Robotics to use drones to scan Long Island's power grid.
The power provider teamed up with ULC Robotics to use drones to scan Long Island's power grid.
The power provider teamed up with ULC Robotics to use drones to scan Long Island's power grid.
National Guardsman surprises daughters at school after return from Iraq
National Guardsman surprises daughters at school after return from Iraq
An Army National Guardsman returned from Iraq and set out on a new mission today: surprise his three young daughters at school in South Farmingdale.
An Army National Guardsman returned from Iraq and set out on a new mission today: surprise his three young daughters at school in South Farmingdale.
Caterer abruptly closes, leaving customers in the lurch
Caterer abruptly closes, leaving customers in the lurch
The Carlyle at the Palace in Plainview abruptly shut its doors, leaving dozens of customers scrambling to find other catering halls.
The Carlyle at the Palace in Plainview abruptly shut its doors, leaving dozens of customers scrambling to find other catering halls.
Volunteer firefighter makes dramatic rescue off Long Beach
Volunteer firefighter makes dramatic rescue off Long Beach
The Long Beach Fire Department says it was alerted about a body floating in the ocean around 2:40 p.m.
The Long Beach Fire Department says it was alerted about a body floating in the ocean around 2:40 p.m.
Business Briefs: Walmart, Uber, Airbnb
Business Briefs: Walmart, Uber, Airbnb
Tough China tariffs may force Walmart's prices up, according to Cheddar.
Tough China tariffs may force Walmart's prices up, according to Cheddar.
Tough China tariffs may force Walmart's prices up, according to Cheddar.
Tough China tariffs may force Walmart's prices up, according to Cheddar.
LIRR finishes Double Track Project ahead of schedule
LIRR finishes Double Track Project ahead of schedule
Construction on the project was completed a full 15 months ahead of schedule.
Construction on the project was completed a full 15 months ahead of schedule.
Construction on the project was completed a full 15 months ahead of schedule.
Construction on the project was completed a full 15 months ahead of schedule.
Trump asks for police records from Kavanaugh accuser
Trump asks for police records from Kavanaugh accuser
Experts on Long Island, sex assault victims and others are responding to the president's tweets about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's accuser, saying it's not unusual for sex assault victims to not come forward right away.
Experts on Long Island, sex assault victims and others are responding to the president's tweets about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's accuser, saying it's not unusual for sex assault victims to not come forward right away.
2 charged in Greenport church vandalism to perform community service
2 charged in Greenport church vandalism to perform community service
Two men who were charged with vandalizing a church in Greenport reached a deal Friday that should keep them out of jail.
Two men who were charged with vandalizing a church in Greenport reached a deal Friday that should keep them out of jail.
Two men who were charged with vandalizing a church in Greenport reached a deal Friday that should keep them out of jail.
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What's Going On: Sept. 21-23
What's Going On: Sept. 21-23
What's Going On
Check out what's going on around Long Island this weekend.
Check out what's going on around Long Island this weekend.
Dishin' Long Island: Katie's of Smithtown
Dishin' Long Island: Katie's of Smithtown
News 12's Stone Grissom checks out Katie's of Smithtown. The bar is known for its delicious pub food, as well as its ghosts!
News 12's Stone Grissom checks out Katie's of Smithtown. The bar is known for its delicious pub food, as well as its ghosts!
Long Island Fair returns to Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Long Island Fair returns to Old Bethpage Village Restoration
The fair runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The fair runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A&S in Franklin Square serves up a variety of bagels
A&S in Franklin Square serves up a variety of bagels
The A & S lineup includes fresh and frozen, cooked and not, and at least 20 varieties.
The A & S lineup includes fresh and frozen, cooked and not, and at least 20 varieties.
The A & S lineup includes fresh and frozen, cooked and not, and at least 20 varieties.
What's Cooking: Halibut
What's Cooking: Halibut
Ron Gelish, of One North in Jericho, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make pan-seared Pacific halibut with Moroccan spiced baby carrots, vegetable couscous and yellow tomato nage.
Ron Gelish, of One North in Jericho, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make pan-seared Pacific halibut with Moroccan spiced baby carrots, vegetable couscous and yellow tomato nage.
Ron Gelish, of One North in Jericho, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make pan-seared Pacific halibut with Moroccan spiced baby carrots, vegetable couscous and yellow tomato nage.
Tasty Tuesday: Hatch in Huntington
Tasty Tuesday: Hatch in Huntington
Hatch is a breakfast-focused restaurant in Huntington.
Hatch is a breakfast-focused restaurant in Huntington.
Hatch is a breakfast-focused restaurant in Huntington.
East End: Woodside Orchards
East End: Woodside Orchards
Woodside Orchards, in Aquebogue, offers fresh apple cider, U-pick apples, cider doughnuts and pies.
Woodside Orchards, in Aquebogue, offers fresh apple cider, U-pick apples, cider doughnuts and pies.
Woodside Orchards, in Aquebogue, offers fresh apple cider, U-pick apples, cider doughnuts and pies.
Dishin' Long Island: Smoked Barn
Dishin' Long Island: Smoked Barn
News 12's Stone Grissom checks out Smoked Barn in Levittown. The new spot is known for its barbecue with a Peruvian flair.
News 12's Stone Grissom checks out Smoked Barn in Levittown. The new spot is known for its barbecue with a Peruvian flair.
News 12's Stone Grissom checks out Smoked Barn in Levittown. The new spot is known for its barbecue with a Peruvian flair.
News 12's Stone Grissom checks out Smoked Barn in Levittown. The new spot is known for its barbecue with a Peruvian flair.
What's Cooking: Beef Wellington
What's Cooking: Beef Wellington
This week, Colin McKaharay, of Blackstone Steakhouse in Melville, shows Lily Stolzberg how to make beef Wellington.
This week, Colin McKaharay, of Blackstone Steakhouse in Melville, shows Lily Stolzberg how to make beef Wellington.
This week, Colin McKaharay, of Blackstone Steakhouse in Melville, shows Lily Stolzberg how to make beef Wellington.
Tasty Tuesday: Dirty Taco and Tequila
Tasty Tuesday: Dirty Taco and Tequila
Dirty Taco in Wantagh serves up L.A.-style tacos with a hip vibe.
Dirty Taco in Wantagh serves up L.A.-style tacos with a hip vibe.
Dirty Taco in Wantagh serves up L.A.-style tacos with a hip vibe.
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Dog Day Fridays for September 21
Dog Day Fridays for September 21
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Jake's Rescue Ranch. The shelter can be contacted via their website or jakesrescueranch@gmail.com.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Jake's Rescue Ranch. The shelter can be contacted via their website or jakesrescueranch@gmail.com.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Jake's Rescue Ranch. The shelter can be contacted via their website or jakesrescueranch@gmail.com.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Jake's Rescue Ranch. The shelter can be contacted via their website or jakesrescueranch@gmail.com.
70th Emmy Awards
70th Emmy Awards
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Dog Day Fridays for September 14
Dog Day Fridays for September 14
Madison was found wandering on the side of the road in Georgia after another 'rescue' scooped up all of her puppies and left her behind. Madison is an 18-month-old, 40-pound Pointer/Hound mix who is a gentle soul. She loves everyone she meets.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Ollie's Angels Animal Rescue. The shelter can be contacted via email at Info@olliesangelsanimalrescue.org.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Ollie's Angels Animal Rescue. The shelter can be contacted via email at Info@olliesangelsanimalrescue.org.
Just Married on Long Island
Just Married on Long Island
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
Guide: Where to find food trucks on Long Island
Guide: Where to find food trucks on Long Island
Rolling Smoke can be found across Long Island.
Craving something savory or sweet? It doesn't really matter when it comes to food trucks, where you can have it all -- you just have to know where to find them! Here is a list of food trucks and where you could find them on Long Island.
Craving something savory or sweet? It doesn't really matter when it comes to food trucks, where you can have it all -- you just have to know where to find them! Here is a list of food trucks and where you could find them on Long Island.
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Apple's newest iPhone will again test the limits of how much people are willing to pay for the latest technology.
Apple's newest iPhone will again test the limits of how much people are willing to pay for the latest technology.
Florence ravages communities in the Carolinas
Florence ravages communities in the Carolinas
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.
Dog Day Fridays for September 7
Dog Day Fridays for September 7
Tiger is a 2-year-old, male pittie/lab mix.
Tiger is a 2-year-old, male pittie/lab mix.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Pioneers for Animals Welfare Society, Inc. PAWS can be contacted through their website, or the phone at (631) 306-4616.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Pioneers for Animals Welfare Society, Inc. PAWS can be contacted through their website, or the phone at (631) 306-4616.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
PHOTOS: Top-rated toys as voted on by kids
PHOTOS: Top-rated toys as voted on by kids
Walmart’s top-rated toys as voted on by kids
Walmart is trying fill the void left by the closing of toy-giant Toys ‘R’ Us.
Walmart is trying fill the void left by the closing of toy-giant Toys ‘R’ Us.
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2018 NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum performer lineup
2018 NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum performer lineup
Elton John will perform October 9.
A list of performers scheduled to perform at NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum in 2018.
A list of performers scheduled to perform at NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum in 2018.
What's Cooking Photos
What's Cooking Photos
Chef Rob, of Uncle Giuseppe's, adds a little clarified butter, fresh herbs, some olive oil and, of course, salt and pepper, to season the steak. Add some roasted potatoes and sauteed broccoli rabe and some white wine to complete your perfect summer meal.
Each week, News 12's Lily Stolzberg heads into the kitchen with a different chef to cook up some delicious meals.
Each week, News 12's Lily Stolzberg heads into the kitchen with a different chef to cook up some delicious meals.
Birthday Smiles
Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Performers at The Paramount in 2018
Performers at The Paramount in 2018
Take a look at the performers coming to The Paramount in Huntington in 2018. MORE: The Paramount website
Take a look at the performers coming to The Paramount in Huntington in 2018. MORE: The Paramount website
Guide: Water fun in the East End
Guide: Water fun in the East End
The East End has a lot of fun to offer - including water sports and cruises!
The East End has a lot of fun to offer - including water sports and cruises!
The East End has a lot of fun to offer - including water sports and cruises!
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
Everything at Rolling Smoke is handmade - including the ribs!
Check out which food trucks stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios this summer!
Check out which food trucks stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios this summer!
Photos: #LISummerShots
Photos: #LISummerShots
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
Wildlife on Long Island
Wildlife on Long Island
Long Island is home to a variety of wildlife, including many bird species. Here are some examples.
Long Island is home to a variety of wildlife, including many bird species. Here are some examples.
Long Island is home to a variety of wildlife, including many bird species. Here are some examples.
Long Island is home to a variety of wildlife, including many bird species. Here are some examples.
Guide: Where to find food trucks on Long Island
Guide: Where to find food trucks on Long Island
Rolling Smoke can be found across Long Island.
Craving something savory or sweet? It doesn't really matter when it comes to food trucks, where you can have it all -- you just have to know where to find them! Here is a list of food trucks and where you could find them on Long Island.
Craving something savory or sweet? It doesn't really matter when it comes to food trucks, where you can have it all -- you just have to know where to find them! Here is a list of food trucks and where you could find them on Long Island.
