Volunteers pack up meals for families in need
Posted: Updated:People were spending their Saturday afternoon in Brentwood packing thousands of meals for families in need.
The joint effort was organized by nonprofit Pronto of Long Island, the Brentwood Rotary Club and the Brentwood Union Free School District.
Volunteers were packing 8,000 meals for families who struggle to keep food on the table.
Pronto of Long Island will distribute the meals to vulnerable families in the area.
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MS-13 member pleads guilty to the murders of 4 people in 2017
MS-13 member pleads guilty to the murders of 4 people in 2017
A member of MS-13 has plead guilty to killing four people in Central Islip.
A member of MS-13 has plead guilty to killing four people in Central Islip.
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!
Suffolk Police: Bicyclist fatally struck by car in Middle Island
Suffolk Police: Bicyclist fatally struck by car in Middle Island
A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Middle Island early this morning, according to Suffolk Police.
A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Middle Island early this morning, according to Suffolk Police.
Police: 25-year-old man seriously hurt after shooting in Mastic Beach
Police: 25-year-old man seriously hurt after shooting in Mastic Beach
A 25-year-old man is seriously hurt after a shooting in Mastic Beach.
A 25-year-old man is seriously hurt after a shooting in Mastic Beach.
Poll: Car Free Day
Poll: Car Free Day
Are you participating in Car Free Day?
Are you participating in Car Free Day?
Are you participating in Car Free Day?
Weekend Workout: Using a foam roller to release muscle tension
Weekend Workout: Using a foam roller to release muscle tension
Don't get lazy! Try some of these awesome workouts to keep that beach body all year long.
This week’s workout comes from Ty Hoban at Energy Fitness in Huntington. Use a foam roller to release muscle tension and increase mobility.
This week’s workout comes from Ty Hoban at Energy Fitness in Huntington. Use a foam roller to release muscle tension and increase mobility.
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.
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
A volunteer firefighter ran from his home to rescue a man in the waters off Long Beach.
A volunteer firefighter ran from his home to rescue a man in the waters off Long Beach.
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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.
