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

WEST 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 West Islip Patch this past year (click the link to read the full story):

1. 1 Dead In Crash On Robert Moses Bridge

Jaylen Kelly, 19, of Islip Terrace was killed in a three-car crash on the Robert Moses Causeway bridge in January.

2. Primi Voted Best Steakhouse On Long Island

In March, Bethpage Federal Credit Union released the winners of the 2020 Best of Long Island awards and among the winners was the West Islip restaurant.

3. Surveillance Photos Released From West Islip CVS Robbery

Two men robbed the store on 499 Montauk Highway at gunpoint in June.

4. Police Rescue Woman From Robert Moses Bridge

The 41-year-old woman was threatening to jump from the bridge when the officers responded and helped her back to safety in April.

5. 3 LI Men, Including NYPD Officer, Ran Drug Ring: DA

Officer Joseph Recca used NYPD resources and worked with the two men to resell pills on Long Island, District Attorney Tim Sini announced in July.

6. LI's First Rapid Coronavirus Testing Locations Draw Crowds

A long line of cars and people wait at urgent care facilities for the new rapid screening COVID-19 test in April.

7. Man Charged With Stealing Boat From West Islip Home: Police

The 32-year-old was caught after the boat, which had been reported stolen, became disabled in the surf near Cedar Beach, police said.

8. Propane Tank Explosion Causes Fire, 1 Burn Victim Hospitalized

Back in June, a 49-year-old gas company employee was injured after a tank explosion caused a fire in West Islip.

9. 2 LI Moms Open New Motherhood Wellness Space In West Islip

Two Long Island moms recently opened a motherhood wellness space in West Islip in January.

10. Couple Wanted For Stealing Pythons From West Islip Pet Shop

The man and woman took the two baby ball pythons from the business in November, according to a pet shop.