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Back-to-School: Lunch ideas
Posted: Updated:It's time to pack healthy school lunches!
News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to pack.
Bonnie says that when making lunch we need to have a powerful combo - protein, whole grain carbs and some sort of healthy fats.
Back to School | Poll: Back-to-school lunch | More tips on healthy lunches
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Tasty Tuesday Photos
Tasty Tuesday Photos
Fried halloumi cheese from Petra Grill.
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!
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Back to School
Back to School
News 12 has all you need to know about Back to School.
LI Summer
LI Summer
Sit back, relax and enjoy the summer. Whether it be a lazy day at the beach or a fun, free music concert at night. Long Island is filled with things to do 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.
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.
Daily Polls
Daily Polls
Have some fun and take some of our daily polls!
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Tasty Tuesday Photos
Tasty Tuesday Photos
Fried halloumi cheese from Petra Grill.
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: 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.
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.
Back-to-School: Lunch ideas
Back-to-School: Lunch ideas
News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to pack for a healthy school lunch.
News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to pack for a healthy school lunch.
News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to pack for a healthy school lunch.
Back-to-School: Tips for nutritional school lunches
Back-to-School: Tips for nutritional school lunches
News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to buy for school lunches.
News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to buy for school lunches.
News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano got some help from Woodmere nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix on what to buy for school lunches.
Tasty Tuesday: Biggie Burgers in North Merrick
Tasty Tuesday: Biggie Burgers in North Merrick
North Merrick is home to Long Island's first Biggie Burger location. News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano checked out the spot to try their food.
North Merrick is home to Long Island's first Biggie Burger location.
North Merrick is home to Long Island's first Biggie Burger location.
Tasty Tuesday: View in Oakdale
Tasty Tuesday: View in Oakdale
View offers seafood and cocktails with a breathtaking view of the Great South Bay.
View offers seafood and cocktails with a breathtaking view of the Great South Bay.
View offers seafood and cocktails with a breathtaking view of the Great South Bay.
Tasty Tuesday: Modern Snack Bar in Aquebogue
Tasty Tuesday: Modern Snack Bar in Aquebogue
News 12 Long Island's Doug Geed visited Modern Snack Bar in Aquebogue and tried their home-cooked meals.
News 12 Long Island's Doug Geed visited Modern Snack Bar in Aquebogue and tried their home-cooked meals.
News 12 Long Island's Doug Geed visited Modern Snack Bar in Aquebogue and tried their home-cooked meals.
Tasty Tuesday: Top 100 restaurants on Long Island
Tasty Tuesday: Top 100 restaurants on Long Island
Newsday's list of the top 100 restaurants on Long Island is out. News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen visited one of them, Rustic Root in Woodbury, to try their food.
Newsday's list of the top 100 restaurants on Long Island is out. News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen visited one of them, Rustic Root in Woodbury, to try their food.
Newsday's list of the top 100 restaurants on Long Island is out. News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen visited one of them, Rustic Root in Woodbury, to try their food.
Tasty Tuesday: Island Thyme in Long Beach
Tasty Tuesday: Island Thyme in Long Beach
News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano visited Island Thyme to try some of their special dishes and drinks.
News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano visited Island Thyme to try some of their special dishes and drinks.
News 12 Long Island's Elisa DiStefano visited Island Thyme to try some of their special dishes and drinks.
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Fire rips through home in Shirley
Fire rips through home in Shirley
The fire broke out around 12:30 a.m. at the home on Arpage Drive East.
The fire broke out around 12:30 a.m. at the home on Arpage Drive East.
Security beefed up at Connetquot H.S. following threat
Security beefed up at Connetquot H.S. following threat
It comes after an online post stated a student had possibly made threats against the Bohemia school.
It comes after an online post stated a student had possibly made threats against the Bohemia school.
Police: Bay Shore pedestrian struck, critically injured
Police: Bay Shore pedestrian struck, critically injured
According to police, Carlos Flores was crossing 5th Avenue near Massachusetts Avenue in Bay Shore when he was hit by an SUV.
According to police, Carlos Flores was crossing 5th Avenue near Massachusetts Avenue in Bay Shore when he was hit by an SUV.
Rep. Peter King's campaign to debut ad featuring Evelyn Rodriguez
Rep. Peter King's campaign to debut ad featuring Evelyn Rodriguez
The ad features Rodriguez talking about her last conversation with her daughter, before she was allegedly killed by MS-13 in 2016.
The ad features Rodriguez talking about her last conversation with her daughter, before she was allegedly killed by MS-13 in 2016.
Mind Game Monday: Bridge Trivia
Mind Game Monday: Bridge Trivia
How much do you know about tri-state area bridges?
Do you love road trips? If you live in the tri-state area, you probably have to take a bridge to get to your destination. But how much do you really know about the spans? Test your knowledge with our bridge trivia. And don’t forget to check the leaderboard to see where you rank!
Do you love road trips? If you live in the tri-state area, you probably have to take a bridge to get to your destination. But how much do you really know about the spans? Test your knowledge with our bridge trivia. And don’t forget to check the leaderboard to see where you rank!
East End: Fink's Country Farm
East End: Fink's Country Farm
At Fink's Country Farm you can meet a lot of interesting animals, get fresh produce and enjoy fall at the corn maze and pumpkin patch.
At Fink's Country Farm you can meet a lot of interesting animals, get fresh produce and enjoy fall at the corn maze and pumpkin patch.
At Fink's Country Farm you can meet a lot of interesting animals, get fresh produce and enjoy fall at the corn maze and pumpkin patch.
Poll: National Punctuation Day
Poll: National Punctuation Day
National Punctuation Day was created in 2004 as a way to promote the correct usage of punctuation. Do you use the correct punctuation?
National Punctuation Day was created in 2004 as a way to promote the correct usage of punctuation. Do you use the correct punctuation?
National Punctuation Day was created in 2004 as a way to promote the correct usage of punctuation. Do you use the correct punctuation?
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 Long Island is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 Long Island is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
As Senate hearing set for Kavanaugh, new accuser emerges
As Senate hearing set for Kavanaugh, new accuser emerges
The New Yorker magazine reported Sunday night that Senate Democrats were investigating a second woman's accusation of sexual misconduct by Kavanaugh dating to the 1983-84 academic year, Kavanaugh's first at Yale University.
The New Yorker magazine reported Sunday night that Senate Democrats were investigating a second woman's accusation of sexual misconduct by Kavanaugh dating to the 1983-84 academic year, Kavanaugh's first at Yale University.
Trump allies: Firing Rosenstein could complicate Kavanaugh confirmation
Trump allies: Firing Rosenstein could complicate Kavanaugh confirmation
President Donald Trump's allies are urging him not to fire Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
President Donald Trump's allies are urging him not to fire Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
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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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East End: Fink's Country Farm
East End: Fink's Country Farm
At Fink's Country Farm you can meet a lot of interesting animals, get fresh produce and enjoy fall at the corn maze and pumpkin patch.
At Fink's Country Farm you can meet a lot of interesting animals, get fresh produce and enjoy fall at the corn maze and pumpkin patch.
At Fink's Country Farm you can meet a lot of interesting animals, get fresh produce and enjoy fall at the corn maze and pumpkin patch.
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.
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.
Tasty Tuesday
Tasty Tuesday
Get your taste buds ready, News 12 has some tasty dishes to try across the Island.
What's Cooking
What's Cooking
Each week, Lily Stolzberg finds out what's cooking.
Dishin' Long Island
Dishin' Long Island
News 12's Stone Grissom is on the hunt for great food, great culture and great people.
Food Truck Friday
Food Truck Friday
Get your taste buds ready. Food Truck Friday is back! Each week a different truck will roll up to the News 12 Long Island studios to bring you delicious treats and bites!
Hot in the Hamptons
Hot in the Hamptons
News 12's Elisa DiStefano reports on everything Hot in the Hamptons!
