News 12 networks

News 12 Networks is a group of regional cable news channels that serve the New York metropolitan area. Here are some key facts about News 12 Networks:

History: News 12 Networks was founded in 1986 by Cablevision Systems Corporation (now part of Altice USA). The network was launched as a 24-hour cable news channel serving the Hudson Valley region of New York.

Channels: News 12 Networks operates several regional channels, each serving a specific area:

  1. News 12 Long Island (serving Long Island and the surrounding areas)
  2. News 12 Westchester (serving Westchester County and the surrounding areas)
  3. News 12 Hudson Valley (serving the Hudson Valley region, including Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties)
  4. News 12 Bronx (serving the Bronx and surrounding areas)
  5. News 12 Brooklyn (serving Brooklyn and surrounding areas)
  6. News 12 Queens (serving Queens and surrounding areas)
  7. News 12 Staten Island (serving Staten Island and surrounding areas)

Programming: News 12 Networks offers a mix of local news, sports, and entertainment programming. Their news coverage includes:

  1. Live newscasts: News 12 Networks produces several live newscasts throughout the day, including morning, evening, and late-night editions.
  2. Breaking news: The network provides continuous coverage of breaking news stories, including live reports from the scene.
  3. Investigative reporting: News 12 Networks has a team of investigative reporters who dig deep into local issues and stories.
  4. Sports: The network covers local sports teams, including the New York Mets, Yankees, Giants, Jets, Knicks, and Nets.
  5. Entertainment: News 12 Networks also airs entertainment programming, including movies, TV shows, and lifestyle shows.

Availability: News 12 Networks is available on various cable and satellite providers, including Altice USA, Spectrum, and Verizon Fios. The network is also available online through their website and mobile app.

Awards and recognition: News 12 Networks has won numerous awards for its journalism, including several Emmy Awards and Associated Press Awards.