News 12 Launches New Original Series Made In, Celebrating Local Businesses Across the Tri‑State Area

Premieres Monday, March 16 at 8 p.m. ET

Bethpage, NY - March 13, 2026 - News 12, the preeminent hyperlocal news source across the New York tri-state area, is proud to announce the launch of a new original series, Made In, premiering Monday, March 16 at 8 p.m. ET. The weekly series spotlights the local businesses and entrepreneurs who help define the neighborhoods and communities News 12 serves across the tri-state area.

Made In brings together the storytelling strength of News 12's local newsrooms with inspiring stories of innovation, craftsmanship, and small-business success. Hosted by News 12 Anchor, Rebecca Surran, each episode shines a light on the people building and growing businesses in their own backyards-reinforcing News 12's longstanding commitment to supporting local communities and giving a platform to the voices that make them thrive.

Premiere Details:

• Mondays at 8 p.m. ET across all News 12 linear networks and News 12 New York
• Repeats: Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET; Sundays at 3:30 p.m. ET (linear) and Sundays at 11 a.m. ET on News 12 New York

"By spotlighting local entrepreneurs and makers across our markets, Made In reinforces News 12 and Optimum's shared commitment of championing the small businesses that power our communities," said Audrey Gruber, SVP & GM, News 12. "These are the stories of our neighbors - people whose passion, innovation, and hard work help define the places we call home."

From family-run shops to emerging entrepreneurs, Made In celebrates the spirit of small business and the pride of local ownership. By focusing on the businesses that fuel local economies, the series deepens News 12's connection to the communities that rely on it every day for trusted, hyperlocal news.