Islip Year In Review: 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2020

ISLIP, NY - As 2020 comes to a close, it's a good time to reflect on the top stories of the year.

So before we begin the new year, check out some of the most-read stories from the Islip Patch this past year (click the link to read the full story):

1. Fire Breaks Out At Islip Restaurant

Seven fire departments responded to the blaze that broke out at The Blue Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar in April.

2. Man Crosses 3 Lanes Of Traffic, Fatally Crashes Into Divider

In August, a 75-year-old East Islip man was killed after crashing his car onto a divider on Sunrise Highway.

3. MacArthur Airport Makes USA Today's List Of Best Small Airports

See where the local airport ranked in the top 10 list of best small airports in the U.S.

4. Oakdale Restaurant To Re-open As 'Lobster Shack'

View, located on 3 Consuelo Place, re-opened on Memorial Day weekend as View's Lobster Shack.

5. Woman Charged For Keeping Dog Outside During Heat Wave: SPCA

The Islip woman was charged with a misdemeanor after authorities said she kept her dog outside during a heat wave in July.

6. Islip Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint

The robber made out with over $4,000 after robbing the Applegreen gas station on 540 Islip Avenue in January.

7. Islip Named One Of Nation's Best High Schools

In June, Islip High School was recognized as one of the "U.S. News & World Report" Best High Schools in the nation for 2020.

8. Inappropriate Image, Language Displayed During Middle School Zoom

The school district stated in a letter that the participant exhibited the inappropriate behavior during a school online session in September.

9. Man Hospitalized After Accidental Shooting At Islip Gun Range: PD

In October, a man was shot in the foot due to an accidental discharge. at the range on Freeman Avenue.

10. Mom Who Lost Child, Officials Urge Boating Safety: 'It's Mayhem'

Just before Labor Day, a mother who lost her daughter and officials urged caution on LI waters as crowds swelled due to pandemic.