Michael Sweeney, a Navy veteran, struggled with PTSD and alcohol. He said he couch surfed for two years, with no place of his own to call him home. But he got help and he got sober. 

From homeless to homeowner: A Long Island veteran shares his story

After News 12 reported that Roger Kaufman was a victim of check-washing thieves - not once but twice - his bank refunded him nearly $6,000. 

Bank refunds Massapequa man thousands of dollars after criminals washed 2 of his checks

Doug Cooper hung up an American flag for the Fourth of July. Above it, he hung a sign reading "86 47." The Secret Service later paid him a visit.

Mattituck farmer hangs sign that said '86 47.' Then the Secret Service came calling.

Monday's storm left some Lindenhurst streets covered in water, something residents say they're used to.


Storm brings flooding to Lindenhurst 

News 12, along with tens of thousands of beachgoers, got a sneak peek of the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach, as performers took to the sky for practice runs.

FourLeaf Air Show sneak peek

It’s been nearly 100 years since Jones Beach State Park opened to the public. News 12 spoke to archivist and curator Joshua Cortez about the history of the Central Mall and how it was made to look like a ship.


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