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Thema Ponton
Anchor/Reporter
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.
New study shows early detection key to beating breast cancer. It echoes Nassau teacher’s survival story
Teenager pushes for safety changes after getting hit on bike across from Wyandanch High School
Stepped-up police presence and increased security on LI ahead of Jewish High Holy Days, rising tensions overseas
Residents want takeover of Liberty Water in light of another main break on Baldwin/Oceanside border
Elmont seniors plead for help to go back home
Center Moriches residents pack community meeting after series of reported crimes