Thema Ponton

Anchor/Reporter

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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: Budget-busting snow: Some LI leaders say they've exceeded snow budgets for 2026, must use reserve funds

Budget-busting snow: Some LI leaders say they've exceeded snow budgets for 2026, must use reserve funds

Story image: The Cost Of: Weekend getaways are getting more expensive as travelers plan winter trips

The Cost Of: Weekend getaways are getting more expensive as travelers plan winter trips

Story image: Kings Park Marching Band and parent association seek answers after Orlando flight is canceled

Kings Park Marching Band and parent association seek answers after Orlando flight is canceled

Story image: Controlled burn on East End to keep fire from sparking

Controlled burn on East End to keep fire from sparking

Story image: Cost Of: February break

Cost Of: February break

Story image: Suffolk native fresh off the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House visits LI for special performance

Suffolk native fresh off the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House visits LI for special performance