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

LINDENHURST, 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 Lindenhurst Patch this past year (click the link to read the full story):

1. Dominican Village CEO Fired For 'Run The Dirt Down' Remark

Paul Wasser, CEO of an Amityville assisted living home, was terminated in June for a remark on social media regarding protesters in Freeport.

2. Town of Babylon Adopts Trigger The Dog After Years In Shelter

The pit bull mix spent five years at the Babylon animal shelter before becoming officially adopted by the town in November.

3. Lindenhurst HS Students Fall Ill After Trip

Just before the coronavirus pandemic ravaged Long Island, Lindenhurst High School students who returned from a trip to Italy reported flu-like symptoms in February.

4. LI Man Fatally Stabs Father During Zoom Meeting: Police

Police say Dwight Powers was participating on a Zoom video chat with several people when he was fatally stabbed by his son, 32-year-old Thomas Scully-Powers, back in May.

5. Lindenhurst House Fire Proves Fatal

A 28-year-old man was found dead in his bedroom after the fire in May.

6. Winning $500K Lottery Ticket Sold In Lindenhurst

A top-prize lottery ticket worth $500,000 was sold at a local gas station in November.

7. Beloved Amityville Nurse Remembered For Spirituality, Kindness

Gresmor Blackman-Douglas, who died in a tragic crash in May, is remembered as a longtime nurse and pillar in the local community.

8. Shark Week At Robert Moses: LI Resident Spots Little Shark

Local resident Janee Law was enjoying a day at the beach at Robert Moses State Park in August when she spotted the small shark.

9. New Greek Eatery To Open Next Week

Pita Bowl, a new casual Greek restaurant, opened on North Wellwood Avenue in February.

10. Good Samaritans Jump To The Rescue After Car Plunges Into Canal

Two Suffolk County police officers, a Lake Success police officer and five good Samaritans rescued a couple from their car after it became submerged in a canal following a crash.