Ed Sweeting News12

08/25/2026

This years event will be back on the south shore….
If you lost a loved one to overdose, this is a spectacular, simple, loving ceremony where you can connect to like-minded families going through similar tragedies. 
And share a message with your loved one. 

https://youtu.be/DgKqP-SJiCo?is=zSjMkB8UTbEqni9P

08/25/2026

now in front of Newsday too...
He can't stop it.....
(it might make the paper)

08/19/2026

He Still Loves Me.....

08/19/2026

Overturn gas tanker truck on Rockaway Boulevard, just west of Peninsula Boulevard on the borderline of Queens in Nassau carrying over 6000 gallons of gas approximately 2000 gallons spilled to the roadway and into the canal underneath the overpass where the truck is laying. Multiple fire departments around here now out here now trying to contain the spill.

08/18/2026

As reporters, we're usually the ones asking the questions.

During an interview at his annual golf outing, Jets legend Marty Lyons unexpectedly turned the conversation around and thanked News 12 for its ongoing commitment to nonprofits and charitable organizations across Long Island.

The real credit belongs to Marty, the Marty Lyons Foundation, and the countless people who work year-round to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Thank you for the kind words, Marty.



❤️
"I am honored to share the stories that make Long Island stronger. Thank you, Marty."

08/07/2026

August is Overdose Awareness Month
In honor & memory of all those we’ve lost to addiction
Please join us on
August 31
for our 9th annual International Overdose Awareness Day

6:15 PM
Sandspit in Patchogue

For those that have joined us before-
You already know how meaningful our Leaf ceremony is-
For those of you who have yet to experience this… I can say it is one of the most beautiful and moving ceremonies we provide for the community..
Truth is we are all affected by this crisis…
And it’s time to say all of our loved ones names out loud & and come out of the shame, stigma and silence.

This is your chance… Bring your family and friends & let’s unite together🤗
Bring a leaf with a message to your angel-
And pictures please… We’d love to see pictures
For my broken heart to yours and your family
L👀K UP for ADAM & all of our ANGELS
💜👀💜

07/29/2026

Lemonade stand back to school fundraiser
Is going on all week…
Today they added Ralph’s Ices to the stand.

For the fifth year in a row, the Port Jefferson Station family has set up its annual lemonade stand fundraiser with one goal in mind: making sure local students head back to school with the supplies they need to succeed.

07/27/2026

This is a great story I did last year. They are doing their annual summer lemonade stand fundraiser again this week. Hear the details and last year story.

🍋🍋PLEASE SUPPORT THE KIDS TODAY!!!🍋🍋
The Muccio Siblings 5th annual lemonade stand is back in the fundraising business. They are raising money to purchase school supplies & backpacks for MCCSD students in need. Please support their cause 11 AM to 4 PM -
Mon July 27
Wed July 29
Thurs July 30
Fri July 31
North Bicycle Path/corner Cedar Ave. Port Jefferson Station.
Last year the kids raised $2,225, purchased 135 backpacks and thousands of school supplies. They are selling lemonade, chips, cookies, handmade bracelets. Cash or Venmo accepted. All proceeds will be used to purchase school supplies & backpacks. School supplies & backpacks may be dropped off to the lemonade stand too. Please share and support a great cause. (Last 4 Venmo digits if asked on Venmo is 1609). Thank you!

Wish List Donations Needed-
The secondary students- pens, pencils( mechanical ones), loose-leaf paper, sticky notes, index cards, highlighters, reusable water bottles(not plastic), 3-ring binders, pocket tissues, band-aids, graph paper notebook, rulers, pocket size hand sanitizer, feminine hygiene products, case it classic zipper binders, single subject binders, hole punched folder for inside the binders, spiral notebooks/perforated spiral notebooks and plastic folders. Backpacks- JanSport
Elementary students- colored pencils, glue sticks, crayons, supply boxes, marble notebooks, pencils and pens ,markers and plastic folders. Backpacks. 

https://youtu.be/KQleZ0MEHHM?is=uRuJakB2YyacksMk

https://youtu.be/DORxy7q2eUA?is=n45M71PKJ7neZn3h

The Muccio Family Lemonade Stand fundraiser