Rich Hoffman is the meteorologist for News 12 Long Island’s Morning and Afternoon newscasts, producing more than 40 weather casts per shift. Rich joined the News 12 weather team in September 2002. Rich also provides weather for radio stations: MyCountry 96.1, Big 98.1 and Party 105.3. Since 2005, Rich has been a Professor at Farmingdale State College teaching:
PHY 116 Introduction to Meteorology.

While growing up on Long Island in the Town of Babylon, Rich loved to go to the beach with his family. The weather always played a role in whether his family would hit beach favorites like Cedar and Gilgo Beach. So, by the time he was nine, Rich was tracking weather systems and developed a love for forecasting. After graduating from West Babylon High School Class of 1990, Rich headed north to fulfill his dream of being a Meteorologist.

Rich earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Albany (SUNY), in New York. Rich also has a Master of Science in Geoscience from Mississippi State. Rich began his television career in 1996 at WNYT in Albany. Rich throughout his almost 30-year career has worked at many television stations around the Northeast.

Rich is very active with many different charities and organizations. He was a part of Team and Training, which helps raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He has raised more than $30,000 participating in a Marathon, Triathlon and 100 mile Bike ride. Since 2012, when Rich had open heart surgery to replace his Aortic Valve, he has worked with the American Heart Association to promote heart health.

Rich resides in the Town of Babylon with his wife Brittney and 3 boys; Noah, Cole and James. As for sports, Rich roots for the NY Mets, NY Islanders, and the Buffalo Bills. Rich has run 10 marathons, more than 20 triathlons plus Finished the 2008 Lake Placid IRONMAN (Swim 2.4 Miles, Bike 112 Miles, Run 26.2 Miles).