My Story
Bob Doda is an Emmy-nominated digital managing editor for News 12 Networks with more than a decade of experience in newsrooms. He has written thousands of news, sports, politics and human interest stories as a digital producer. Bob was also a beat writer for The Queens Courier, a contributing writer for The Times of Smithtown and other publications. He is a graduate from the University of Connecticut with a political science degree and has an MA in communications from Hofstra University. View all of Bob's News 12 bylines here.
IN THE NEWS - Selected Articles
Battleground: The Sunrise Fire of 1995
Producer, writer
NY Emmy nominated documentary on the largest mutual aid fire in state history. Read more
NY Emmy nominated documentary on the largest mutual aid fire in state history. Read more
Finding ways to contribute
Though 99.9% of Bob's work is off-camera, he's always happy to contribute in any way he can.
Suffolk PD officer critically injured in LIE crash to be released from hospital
Suffolk Police Officer Brendon Gallagher, who was critically injured earlier this month in a Long Island Expressway crash, will be released from Stony Brook University Hospital on Monday.
Juice bar owner claims ex-NYPD commissionerâs twin asked for âshakedownâ payments
Authorities: Bronxville police sergeant believed to have killed wife, 2 children in New City murder-suicide
A Bronxville police sergeant is believed to have killed his wife and two children before fatally shooting himself inside their New City home, Clarkstown police said on Saturday.
Chief: Police fatally shoot man holding knife to motherâs throat in Bronx apartment
A 30-year-old man was fatally shot by police Saturday morning in the Bronx after putting his mother in a headlock and a kitchen knife to her throat, according to NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell.
District: Gun âinadvertentlyâ left in Eastport-South Manor school bathroom by off-duty officer
A gun belonging to an off-duty police officer was âinadvertentlyâ left in a bathroom Monday night at Eastport-South Manor Junior-Senior High School, the district said Tuesday morning.
Westchester County Executive Latimer files paperwork to challenge Rep. Bowman
Latimer will try to unseat Rep. Bowman, a two-term congressman who currently represents parts of Westchester and the Bronx.
Nassau PD: âViolent domestic incident involving handgunâ leaves woman dead, man injured in Uniondale
A 43-year-old woman was fatally shot and a 45-year-old male is in serious condition following a domestic disturbance in Uniondale on Sunday morning, Nassau police said.
Drawbridge mechanical issues caused traffic snarl on Loop, Meadowbrook parkways
A spokesman for the state Department of Transportation said that the DOT "responded to the Meadowbrook Parkway and Loop Parkway drawbridges today following mechanical issues. Both bridges have reopened."
Sources: Group of NY law enforcement officials, police chiefs in Israel during Hamas attack
A group of 20 to 30 police chiefs and other senior law enforcement officers from across Westchester, Long Island and New York City were in Israel Saturday when Hamas unleashed a deadly assault on Israel by land, air and sea.
Haddonfield man sentenced to 4 years in prison for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A southern New Jersey dating coach was sentenced last week to four years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
Small plane crashes in wooded area near Ocean County Airport; crews work to contain wildfire
A small plane crashed Saturday night in a wooded area near the Ocean County Airport and may be responsible for a wildfire that sparked in the heavily wooded area.
âWe were all devastated.â 50 years of memorabilia lost in North Bellmore-North Merrick Litttle League clubhouse fire
The North Bellmore North Merrick clubhouse is boarded up after an early morning fire on Friday ripped through the building â destroying baseball equipment, uniforms and 50 years of Little League memorabilia.
Gilgo murders: Backhoe begins digging in suspect Rex Heuermannâs backyard
Authorities began digging with a backhoe in the backyard of Rex Heuermannâs Massapequa Park home late Sunday afternoon.
Gilgo murders: Police likely to wrap investigation at Heuermannâs home next week
Police told News 12 that the Gilgo Beach murder investigation that has centered around the home of Rex Heuermann in Massapequa Park is likely to wrap up next week.
âThe greatest traumaâ â New Rochelle mayor addresses family of Jarrell Garris at intense City Council meeting
Community members sent a message Tuesday night, packing a New Rochelle City Council meeting following the now-fatal police-involved shooting earlier this month.
Officials: Small plane crash in Lindenhurst kills 1, injures 2
A small plane crashed in Lindenhurst Sunday afternoon in the area of 5th Street and North Wellwood Avenue, killing one person on board and injuring two others.
Bruce Avery, longtime News 12 meteorologist and WRHU manager, dies
Bruce Avery, a meteorologist seen on News 12 Networks for nearly 20 years, died on Saturday evening.
He was remembered by News 12âs Rich Von Ohlen as âa terrific meteorologist, friend and colleague.â
He was remembered by News 12âs Rich Von Ohlen as âa terrific meteorologist, friend and colleague.â
Suffolk police officers help deliver baby boy in Shirley
Suffolk police say the officers responded to a call around 10:13 a.m. to a woman giving birth at her home on Arpage Drive.
GOP gubernatorial candidate Zeldin says 2 were shot outside his home in Shirley
A shooting injured two people Sunday afternoon just a few doors down from Rep. Lee Zeldinâs home in Shirley, the congressman said in a statement.
Bridgeport PD: Man killed, 2 wounded in early morning shooting
A 29-year-old man from Bridgeport was found fatally shot and two others were wounded early Saturday morning near an intersection in the city, Bridgeport police said.
DOJ: 9 mafia members and associates charged, including Nassau detective
The Department of Justice announced a Genovese and Bonanno organized crime takedown that included the arrest of a Nassau County Police Department detective.
The DOJ says âtwo indictments were unsealed charging nine defendants with racketeering, illegal gambling, money laundering conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and related offenses.â
Eight defendants were arrested this morning. Seven were scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon.
âTodayâs arrests of members from two La Cosa Nostra crime fa
The DOJ says âtwo indictments were unsealed charging nine defendants with racketeering, illegal gambling, money laundering conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and related offenses.â
Eight defendants were arrested this morning. Seven were scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon.
âTodayâs arrests of members from two La Cosa Nostra crime fa
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