Sayville-Bayport Year In Review: 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2020

SAYVILLE-BAYPORT, 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 Sayville-Bayport Patch this past year (click the link to read the full story):

1. 101-Year-Old Survives Coronavirus: 'This Too Shall Pass'

The Long Island nursing home resident who survived the Great Depression and World War II,recovered after a two-week battle with COVID-19 in April.

2. Man Dies After Being Struck By 2 Cars On Sunrise Service Road

A 70-year-old man died after being struck by two cars while he was attempting to cross a Sunrise Highway service road in January.

3. 4 Dead Dogs Found In 'Deplorable' Oakdale Home

An Oakdale woman was charged with animal cruelty in September after officials said they found dead dogs and other animals living in filthy conditions.

4. Newest Resident Eagles Cause A Stir

A pair of nesting eagles were spotted on Long Island in February, leading to concerns over their safety.

5. LI Pastor Dies From Injuries After Tragic Fall

The 65-year-old succumbed to his injuries after falling 10 feet while cleaning the gutters of the church in November.

6. 2 Burglaries Reported Within Hours Of Each Other In Sayville

The incidents, which occurred about two miles from each other, were reported in May.

7. Proposed Fast Food Rezoning Sparks Opposition In Sayville

The site of a closed Chase bank branch was originally approved for a coffee shop but in June was being considered for a fast food rezoning.

8. Blue Point Resident Among LIRR Workers Accused In Overtime Scam

Four LIRR employees were named in a complaint claiming that they submitted for work overtime hours in 2018 when they were not working.

9. Former Sayville Ruby Tuesday To Be Replaced: Report

Four years after closing, construction began to transfer the former Ruby Tuesday into a Zwanger-Pesiri facility.

10. LI Resident Moves New Bakery To Bayport

The 26-year-old first opened her bakery at her family's deli in Holtsville in 2017, but recently opened a new space in Bayport.