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
Need a gift idea? Perhaps you need a fun idea to do with the kids? We've got you covered this holiday season.
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2 children injured in possible shark attacks off Fire Island
2 children injured in possible shark attacks off Fire Island
Two children were injured in possible shark attacks in waters off Fire Island earlier today.
Two children were injured in possible shark attacks Wednesday in waters off Fire Island.
Two children were injured in possible shark attacks Wednesday in waters off Fire Island.
‘Human error’ to blame for mistaken Amber Alert in Nassau County
‘Human error’ to blame for mistaken Amber Alert in Nassau County
According to police, Ninssy Vasquez, 11, was last seen on Tuesday around 7 p.m. leaving her home on Henry Street. It is not known where she was going.
Human error is being blamed for an Amber Alert that went out to cellphones in Nassau County Wednesday morning.
Human error is being blamed for an Amber Alert that went out to cellphones in Nassau County Wednesday morning.
Police: East Northport man dies in upstate off-road vehicle crash
Police: East Northport man dies in upstate off-road vehicle crash
Police say Jeff Kuhn was a passenger in the vehicle when it suddenly swerved off the road and hit a tree in Durham.
Police say Jeff Kuhn was a passenger in the vehicle when it suddenly swerved off the road and hit a tree in Durham.
Officials: 24 arrested in ‘largest ever’ illegal dumping bust in NY history
Officials: 24 arrested in ‘largest ever’ illegal dumping bust in NY history
Officials say an 18-month investigation led to the arrest of 24 people in what is being called the "largest-ever bust of illegal dumping in the state's history."
Officials say an 18-month investigation led to the arrest of 24 people in what is being called the "largest-ever bust of illegal dumping in the state's history."
Officials say an 18-month investigation led to the arrest of 24 people in what is being called the "largest-ever bust of illegal dumping in the state's history."
Addicted on LI: The Youngest Victims – Grandparents find support
Addicted on LI: The Youngest Victims – Grandparents find support
Some grandparents on Long Island who are legally raising their grandchildren while their own children are struggling with addiction are finding out that they are not alone.
Some grandparents on Long Island who are legally raising their grandchildren while their own children are struggling with addiction are finding out that they are not alone.
Some grandparents on Long Island who are legally raising their grandchildren while their own children are struggling with addiction are finding out that they are not alone.
Seniors come out swinging at the 13th Annual Bristal All-Star game
Seniors come out swinging at the 13th Annual Bristal All-Star game
The New York Senior Softball Association celebrated the 40th anniversary of Bucky Dent's Fenway Park homerun.
The New York Senior Softball Association celebrated the 40th anniversary of Bucky Dent's Fenway Park homerun.
The New York Senior Softball Association celebrated the 40th anniversary of Bucky Dent's Fenway Park homerun.
The New York Senior Softball Association celebrated the 40th anniversary of Bucky Dent's Fenway Park homerun.
12 men plead not guilty to murder charges in Bronx teen’s brutal slaying
12 men plead not guilty to murder charges in Bronx teen’s brutal slaying
All 12 suspects in the brutal machete murder of a Bronx teen will appear in court today.
Twelve men accused in the fatal stabbing of Bronx teen "Junior" Guzman-Feliz, appeared before a judge Wednesday.
Twelve men accused in the fatal stabbing of Bronx teen "Junior" Guzman-Feliz, appeared before a judge Wednesday.
Billy Joel honored for record 100th show at Madison Square Garden
Billy Joel honored for record 100th show at Madison Square Garden
Billy Joel performs before a sellout crowd at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015. The Piano Man played the final show at the arena, which is closing for extensive renovations and is scheduled to reopen in December 2016. Caption
To commemorate the Piano Man's record-setting show, Gov. Cuomo and Madison Square Garden CEO James Dolan will unveil a permanent tribute to the Hicksville native.
To commemorate the Piano Man's record-setting show, Gov. Cuomo and Madison Square Garden CEO James Dolan will unveil a permanent tribute to the Hicksville native.
Lindenhurst residents say bulkhead project could be harmful
Lindenhurst residents say bulkhead project could be harmful
Some residents on the South Shore say a bulkhead repair project will leave their homes and property at an increased risk of flooding.
Some residents on the South Shore say a bulkhead repair project will leave their homes and property at an increased risk of flooding.
Some residents on the South Shore say a bulkhead repair project will leave their homes and property at an increased risk of flooding.
Some residents on the South Shore say a bulkhead repair project will leave their homes and property at an increased risk of flooding.
Kids, staff celebrate 50 years of Camp Anchor
Kids, staff celebrate 50 years of Camp Anchor
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Campers and staff members celebrated Camp Anchor's 50th anniversary.
Campers and staff members celebrated Camp Anchor's 50th anniversary.
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What's Cooking: Sterling Silver Tomahawk Chop Steak
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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.
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.
Hometown Showdown: Freeport
Hometown Showdown: Freeport
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News 12 Long Island viewers have spoken! Freeport is the third winner of the LI Summer Hometown Showdown series!
News 12 Long Island viewers have spoken! Freeport is the third winner of the LI Summer Hometown Showdown series!
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News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen and Newsday's Erica Marcus visited Petra Grill to talk about appetizers at Long Island restaurants.
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen and Newsday's Erica Marcus visited Petra Grill to talk about appetizers at Long Island restaurants.
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen and Newsday's Erica Marcus visited Petra Grill to talk about appetizers at Long Island restaurants.
East End: Cross Sound Ferry
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East End: Cross Sound Ferry Lighthouse Tour
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The Cross Sound Ferry offers cruises out of Orient Point to see eight lighthouses just off the North Fork. The family-oriented type of adventure lasts approximately two hours.
Mind Game Monday: Fire Island Trivia
Mind Game Monday: Fire Island Trivia
Whether you’ve visited Fire Island or not, the barrier beach is filled with communities, businesses and has a unique lifestyle. Take our quiz and see how much you know about Fire Island.
Whether you’ve visited Fire Island or not, the barrier beach is filled with communities, businesses and has a unique lifestyle. Take our quiz and see how much you know about Fire Island.
Hot in the Hamptons: Christie Brinkley
Hot in the Hamptons: Christie Brinkley
Christie Brinkley viewed the latest edition of her Bellissima Prosecco at the Surf Lodge in Montauk.
Christie Brinkley viewed the latest edition of her Bellissima Prosecco at the Surf Lodge in Montauk.
Christie Brinkley viewed the latest edition of her Bellissima Prosecco at the Surf Lodge in Montauk.
Guide: Long Island Breweries
Guide: Long Island Breweries
Brewery Guide
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the island for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the island for beer-lovers to visit.
Food Truck Friday: Billie Jeans Grill
Food Truck Friday: Billie Jeans Grill
On July 13, Billie Jeans Grill food truck stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios.
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This week, Billie Jeans Grill Food Truck stopped by to grill up some summer time classics.
Dishin' Long Island: Nantuckets
Dishin' Long Island: Nantuckets
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The Port Jefferson restaurant offers tasty seafood and American cuisine, including its lobster, sugar, maple, honey bacon, fully-loaded Bloody Mary.
Great South Bay Music Festival kicks off in Patchogue
Great South Bay Music Festival kicks off in Patchogue
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Music fans will be heading to Patchogue today for the start of the Great South Bay Music Festival.
Music fans will be heading to Patchogue today for the start of the Great South Bay Music Festival.
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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.
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.
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!
Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Surf Lodge in Montauk summer lineup
Surf Lodge in Montauk summer lineup
Various bands will perform at the Surf Lodge this summer.
Visit the Surf Lodge website for more information.
Various bands will perform at the Surf Lodge this summer.
Visit the Surf Lodge website for more information.
Guide: Long Island Breweries
Guide: Long Island Breweries
Brewery Guide
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the island for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the island for beer-lovers to visit.
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
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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.
Dog Day Fridays for July 13
Dog Day Fridays for July 13
Franklin, a 4-month-old neutered male, was rescued off the streets of Puerto Rico. Franklin is great with all!
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.
Your Long Island fishing photos
Your Long Island fishing photos
Your Long Island Fishing Photos
Did you catch the big one? Prove it...no fish stories here! Tweet or Instagram your photos using #LIFish and we may put it in this gallery or show on air.
Did you catch the big one? Prove it...no fish stories here! Tweet or Instagram your photos using #LIFish and we may put it in this gallery or show on air.
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
On June 29, Opa On the Go stopped by to make some delicious Greek cuisine.
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!
Insta Island
Insta Island
News 12 at the Long Island Duck.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are this summer, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LISummer or #LISummerShots.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are this summer, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LISummer or #LISummerShots.
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What's Cooking Photos
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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.
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.
Guide: Long Island Breweries
Guide: Long Island Breweries
Brewery Guide
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the island for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the island for beer-lovers to visit.
Surf Lodge in Montauk summer lineup
Surf Lodge in Montauk summer lineup
Various bands will perform at the Surf Lodge this summer.
Visit the Surf Lodge website for more information.
Various bands will perform at the Surf Lodge this summer.
Visit the Surf Lodge website for more information.
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.
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.
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!
Insta Island
Insta Island
News 12 at the Long Island Duck.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are this summer, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LISummer or #LISummerShots.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are this summer, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LISummer or #LISummerShots.
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
On June 29, Opa On the Go stopped by to make some delicious Greek cuisine.
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!
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
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.
