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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: New study shows early detection key to beating breast cancer. It echoes Nassau teacher’s survival story
2:25
13h ago

New study shows early detection key to beating breast cancer. It echoes Nassau teacher’s survival story

Story image: Teenager pushes for safety changes after getting hit on bike across from Wyandanch High School
2:12
4d ago

Teenager pushes for safety changes after getting hit on bike across from Wyandanch High School

Story image: Stepped-up police presence and increased security on LI ahead of Jewish High Holy Days, rising tensions overseas
1:32
5d ago

Stepped-up police presence and increased security on LI ahead of Jewish High Holy Days, rising tensions overseas

Story image: Residents want takeover of Liberty Water in light of another main break on Baldwin/Oceanside border
2:14
6d ago

Residents want takeover of Liberty Water in light of another main break on Baldwin/Oceanside border

Story image: Elmont seniors plead for help to go back home
2:22
Sep 28, 2024

Elmont seniors plead for help to go back home

Story image: Center Moriches residents pack community meeting after series of reported crimes
1:45
Sep 25, 2024

Center Moriches residents pack community meeting after series of reported crimes