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Thema Ponton

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Thema Ponton is an award-winning weekend news anchor who joined News 12 in 2019. She has covered President-elect Joe Biden’s victory speech in Wilmington, Delaware, and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine study results announcement in Pearl River, New York.

Story image: Riverhead residents react to letter from town supervisor about immigration enforcement
1:38
2d ago

Riverhead residents react to letter from town supervisor about immigration enforcement

Story image: Social comments on President Trump immigration policy has LI teacher out of the classroom
2:00
3d ago

Social comments on President Trump immigration policy has LI teacher out of the classroom

Story image: Suffolk police officer Brendon Gallagher released from hospital after 22 days
1:58
3d ago

Suffolk police officer Brendon Gallagher released from hospital after 22 days

Story image: Suffolk school board members question finances of mentoring group students say is lifesaving
1:56
Jan 23, 2025

Suffolk school board members question finances of mentoring group students say is lifesaving

Story image: Long Island native to sing the National Anthem at Inauguration
2:02
Jan 19, 2025

Long Island native to sing the National Anthem at Inauguration

Story image: Officials: At least 2 dozen people displaced following Central Islip apartment fire
1:28
Jan 15, 2025

Officials: At least 2 dozen people displaced following Central Islip apartment fire