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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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Police: Pedestrian struck, critically injured in Hicksville
Police: Pedestrian struck, critically injured in Hicksville
The incident happened around 7:15 p.m. not far from the Hicksville train station.
The incident happened around 7:15 p.m. not far from the Hicksville train station.
Forecast: Wintry mix, heavy rain to impact Thursday evening commute
Forecast: Wintry mix, heavy rain to impact Thursday evening commute
Here's the latest News 12 Long Island weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 Long Island weather update.
Man gets 18 years in deadly DUI crash on LIE
Man gets 18 years in deadly DUI crash on LIE
Prosecutors say Peter Visconti Jr. had Xanax and cocaine in his system when he struck two minivans and a motorcycle on the Long Island Expressway in March.
Prosecutors say Peter Visconti Jr. had Xanax and cocaine in his system when he struck two minivans and a motorcycle on the Long Island Expressway in March.
Mary Brennan INN in need of Thanksgiving donations
Mary Brennan INN in need of Thanksgiving donations
Long Islanders are asked to donate nonperishable foods, turkeys, desserts, pies, cranberry sauce and stuffing.
Long Islanders are asked to donate nonperishable foods, turkeys, desserts, pies, cranberry sauce and stuffing.
Report: Starbucks plans global workforce layoffs
Report: Starbucks plans global workforce layoffs
The coffee company has been struggling to attract new customers.
The coffee company has been struggling to attract new customers.
What's Cooking: Sirloin Steak
What's Cooking: Sirloin Steak
This week, chef Cesar Aguilar , of Rare 650 in Syosset , shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make a pan-seared sirloin with peppers, potatoes and a chimichurri sauce.
This week, chef Cesar Aguilar , of Rare 650 in Syosset , shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make a pan-seared sirloin with peppers, potatoes and a chimichurri sauce.
This week, chef Cesar Aguilar , of Rare 650 in Syosset , shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make a pan-seared sirloin with peppers, potatoes and a chimichurri sauce.
Poll: National Pickle Day
Poll: National Pickle Day
Have some fun with these polls and quizzes on National Pickle Day
Today marks National Pickle Day. Do you like pickles?
Today marks National Pickle Day. Do you like pickles?
Syosset community sounds off on facility's intake of juvenile offenders
Syosset community sounds off on facility's intake of juvenile offenders
Residents say they're worried about a Syosset facility's plan to house more teenagers, including juvenile offenders.
Residents say they're worried about a Syosset facility's plan to house more teenagers, including juvenile offenders.
The 'worst toys' for the holidays, according to safety group
The 'worst toys' for the holidays, according to safety group
A Black Panther “slash claw” and a plastic Power Rangers sword are among the items topping a consumer safety group’s annual list of worst toys for the holiday season.
A Black Panther “slash claw” and a plastic Power Rangers sword are among the items topping a consumer safety group’s annual list of worst toys for the holiday season.
Nassau to re-examine its open-space land
Nassau to re-examine its open-space land
Public open space that wasn't actually accessible to the public is now a thing of the past in Nassau County.
Public open space that wasn't actually accessible to the public is now a thing of the past in Nassau County.
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The 'worst toys' for the holidays, according to safety group
The 'worst toys' for the holidays, according to safety group
A Black Panther “slash claw” and a plastic Power Rangers sword are among the items topping a consumer safety group’s annual list of worst toys for the holiday season.
A Black Panther “slash claw” and a plastic Power Rangers sword are among the items topping a consumer safety group’s annual list of worst toys for the holiday season.
Deadly wildfire devastates Northern California town
Deadly wildfire devastates Northern California town
The Northern California wildfire has killed at least 42 people, making it the deadliest in state history.
The Northern California wildfire has killed at least 42 people, making it the deadliest in state history.
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!
2018 Long Island Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018 Long Island Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Long Island Music Hall of Fame inducted its 2018 class Thursday night at a ceremony at The Space at Westbury.
The Long Island Music Hall of Fame inducted its 2018 class Thursday night at a ceremony at The Space at Westbury.
Dog Day Fridays for November 9
Dog Day Fridays for November 9
Oreo is a 3-year-old male who loves other dogs and all humans. He walks well on a leash. Oreo is just looking for a family to love him.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at the North Fork Animal Welfare League. The shelter is located at 165 Peconic Lane in Peconic. Their phone number is 631-765-1811 Ext. 1.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at the North Fork Animal Welfare League. The shelter is located at 165 Peconic Lane in Peconic. Their phone number is 631-765-1811 Ext. 1.
2018 #FallFunPics
2018 #FallFunPics
Send us your #LIFallFun photos!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? News 12 Long Island want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #LIFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? News 12 Long Island want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #LIFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
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.
Insta Island
Insta Island
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, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LIFallFun.
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, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LIFallFun.
Preview balloons in the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Preview balloons in the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy's Balloonfest Test Flight For The 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held Nov. 3, 2018 in New York City.
Macy's Balloonfest Test Flight For The 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held Nov. 3, 2018 in New York City.
Dog Day Fridays for November 2
Dog Day Fridays for November 2
Sapphiro is a little over 2 years old. He's a Siberian Husky and German Shepherd mix. This sweet boy would do best in a home with kids 5 and older, who can handle his playful energy and wear him out! Sapphiro is house trained and ready for the good life.
Sapphiro is a little over 2 years old. He's a Siberian Husky and German Shepherd mix. This sweet boy would do best in a home with kids 5 and older, who can handle his playful energy and wear him out! Sapphiro is house trained and ready for the good life.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Southampton Animal Shelter. The shelter is located at 102 Old Riverhead Road West in Hampton Bays. Their phone number is 631-728-7387.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Southampton Animal Shelter. The shelter is located at 102 Old Riverhead Road West in Hampton Bays. Their phone number is 631-728-7387.
