The 5 Biggest Long Beach Stories Of 2017

A lot happened in 2017, both nationally and locally. It's hard to single out just one story that captured our readers this year. So instead, we picked the five stories that our Long Beach Patch readers were most interested in.

Dozens of Long Island Communities Could Be Underwater In 2100

The story of the "extreme scenario" that was released by the National and Oceanic Atmospheric Administration did not bode well for Long Beach. Under the worst sea level rise scenarios, the City by the Sea would become the City Under the Sea.

Nassau Cop Saves Suicidal Man Who Jumped From Bridge

When a man in nearby Oceanside tied a cable around his neck and jumped off a bridge, a Nassau police officer wasted no time in risking his own life to save the man. The heroic officer was honored for his bravery.

Police Respond To Billy Crystal Film Set On Long Island

Right before Thanksgiving, Long Beach police officers responded to a car that had crashed into the side of a building. The only problem was that the crash was a fake. It was part of a new movie staring Billy Crystal that was filming in the area. On the plus side, some of the officers and fire fighters that responded were incorporated into the shoot.

Long Islanders Win $8 Million On Scratch-Off Games

Long Beach Patchers were happy to read about native Diana Orozco, who won $3 million playing "$3,000,000 Frenzy." Orozco said she is a bit overwhelmed by her jackpot win. "Sometimes you might feel like you are not going to win, but I am a true believer now."

Former Sen. Alfonse D'Amato Escorted Off Plane For Complaining

Al D'Amato caused a bit of a stir at the beginning of the year when he was escorted off a Jet Blue flight from Florida to New York after he complained. You can still watch the video of the scene.

What were your favorite stories of 2017? Let us know in the comments!