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Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg officially announces presidential bid
Posted: Updated:Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg officially entered the very crowded Democratic presidential race over the weekend.
It's a race that's been well underway since the start of the year.
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Bloomberg was seen leaving his home Monday, but refused to answer any questions from reporters.
The self-made billionaire announced that he was throwing his hat in the ring Sunday with this tweet saying, "I'm running for president to defeat Donald Trump and rebuild America."
The former three-term mayor is billing himself as a problem solver and one who can take on Donald Trump.
Sen. Chuck Schumer says he is supporting Bloomberg's decision to enter the race. But Sen. Bernie Sanders says multimillionaires like Bloomberg are not going to get very far in the election.
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Wyandanch MS-13 gang leader pleads guilty to 2017 murder
Wyandanch MS-13 gang leader pleads guilty to 2017 murder
A man who prosecutors say is a local leader of the street gang MS-13 pleaded guilty to murder Monday.A man who prosecutors say is a local leader of the street gang MS-13 pleaded guilty to murder Monday.Coating to 3 inches of snow possible Wednesday; could bring messy commute
Coating to 3 inches of snow possible Wednesday; could bring messy commute
A storm could deliver a burst of snowfall Wednesday morning, potentially making for a messy Wednesday commute.A storm could deliver a burst of snowfall Wednesday morning, potentially making for a messy Wednesday commute.AP source: Yanks land ace Cole on record $324M, 9-year deal
AP source: Yanks land ace Cole on record $324M, 9-year deal
The New York Yankees landed the biggest prize of the free agent market, adding Gerrit Cole to their rotation with a record $324 million, nine-year contract on Tuesday night, a person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press.The New York Yankees landed the biggest prize of the free agent market, adding Gerrit Cole to their rotation with a record $324 million, nine-year contract on Tuesday night, a person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press.Islip Terrace DOT worker accused of stealing over $12,000 in fraudulent wages
Islip Terrace DOT worker accused of stealing over $12,000 in fraudulent wages
A state Department of Transportation worker has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $12,000 after falsifying time sheets.A state Department of Transportation worker has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $12,000 after falsifying time sheets.Former President Bill Clinton visits Deer Park laundromat
Former President Bill Clinton visits Deer Park laundromat
Former President Bill Clinton stopped by a Deer Park laundromat Tuesday.Former President Bill Clinton stopped by a Deer Park laundromat Tuesday.
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Power & Politics: Riverhead Supervisor-Elect Yvette Aguiar
Power & Politics: Riverhead Supervisor-Elect Yvette Aguiar
Riverhead Supervisor-Elect Yvette Aguiar, a retired NYPD counterterrorism sergeant and Long Island's first Hispanic supervisor, stopped by the News 12 Long Island studio to answer viewer questions following her election.Riverhead Supervisor-Elect Yvette Aguiar, a retired NYPD counterterrorism sergeant and Long Island's first Hispanic supervisor, stopped by the News 12 Long Island studio to answer viewer questions following her election.Sen. Carlucci introduces bill to tax online companies for using people’s personal data
Sen. Carlucci introduces bill to tax online companies for using people’s personal data
State Sen. David Carlucci has introduced a bill in Albany that would tax online companies for using your personal data.State Sen. David Carlucci has introduced a bill in Albany that would tax online companies for using your personal data.Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg officially announces presidential bid
Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg officially announces presidential bid
The first ad is set to hit more than 100 markets across the nation today for Michael Bloomberg.The first ad is set to hit more than 100 markets across the nation today for Michael Bloomberg.Power & Politics: The Impeachment Inquiry
Power & Politics: The Impeachment Inquiry
Political strategist Mike Dawidziak and Hofstra University Constitutional Law professor Julian Ku join News 12's Stone Grissom to dissect impeachment and the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.Political strategist Mike Dawidziak and Hofstra University Constitutional Law professor Julian Ku join News 12's Stone Grissom to dissect impeachment and the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.Town of Babylon supervisor testifies at Spota, McPartland trial
Town of Babylon supervisor testifies at Spota, McPartland trial
Jurors in the Thomas Spota/Christopher McPartland obstruction of justice trial heard Monday from Democratic Party boss Richard Schaffer, who is also the Town of Babylon supervisor and a longtime friend of the former Suffolk DA.Jurors in the Thomas Spota/Christopher McPartland obstruction of justice trial heard Monday from Democratic Party boss Richard Schaffer, who is also the Town of Babylon supervisor and a longtime friend of the former Suffolk DA.
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Concert for The Rainforest Fund held at the Beacon Theatre
Concert for The Rainforest Fund held at the Beacon Theatre
Red carpet arrivals at The Concert for The Rainforest Fund at the Beacon TheatreThe Rainforest Fund 30th anniversary benefit concert was held Monday at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.Dog Day Fridays for Dec. 6
Dog Day Fridays for Dec. 6
Manny is a 5-month-old male, Lab/Spaniel mix from Texas. He's an extremely playful, energetic and bouncy pup. He would thrive in a high energy home!
Manny is a 5-month-old male, Lab/Spaniel mix from Texas. He's an extremely playful, energetic and bouncy pup. He would thrive in a high energy home!
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Kent Animal Shelter. The shelter is located at 2259 River Road Calverton, NY 11933. Their phone number is 631-727-5731.This week's dogs are up for adoption at Kent Animal Shelter. The shelter is located at 2259 River Road Calverton, NY 11933. Their phone number is 631-727-5731.Chinese lantern festival lights up the sky above Citi Field for the holiday season
Chinese lantern festival lights up the sky above Citi Field for the holiday season
A new lantern festival has taken over Citi Field, lighting up the sky starting Friday.A new lantern festival has taken over Citi Field, lighting up the sky starting Friday.Your Long Island 2019 Holiday Photos
Your Long Island 2019 Holiday Photos
From sparking holiday lights to fun Santa photos, News 12 wants to see your holiday photos!From sparking holiday lights to fun Santa photos, News 12 wants to see your holiday photos!2019 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
2019 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
The 87th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony was held Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 in New York.The 87th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony was held Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 in New York.