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Bay Shore Year In Review: 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2019

Take a look back at some of the stories that had Patch readers talking in 2019.

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BAY SHORE, NY - As 2019 comes to a close, it's a good time to reflect on the top stories of the year. So before we beginning the new year, check out some of the most-read stories from the Bay Shore Patch this year (click the link to read the full story):

1. Long Island's Best School Districts 2020: New Rankings

Of the top 10 school districts in New York, 6 are on Long Island, Niche.com says. See all the districts that made the top 100 list.

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2. 50 Rescued After Bay Shore Restaurant Floods

Flooding inside the Lakehouse Restaurant trapped dozens after a heavy rain storm in October. Rescue crews used a military truck to reach them.

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3. WATCH: Powerful Storm Makes For Rocky Ride On Fire Island Ferry

Several people took a rocky ride on the Fire Island ferry during the severe storms that hit the area in July.

4. Long Island Bagel Boss Customer Goes on Wild Rant, Gets Tackled

Who can forget the infamous 'Bagel Boss guy' who started making headlines this year?

5. 200-Pound Neglected Pig Rescued From Bay Shore Home

The pig, named Maxwell, had been living in his own feces on a diet of scraps and Cheerios.

6. Bay Shore Restaurant Confirms Closure

Over the course of eight months, one local restaurant opened for business, then closed for renovations before shutting down for good in April.

7. Drugs, Weapons Seized From Home 100 Feet From HS; 2 Arrested

Two people were arrested and police seized drugs, cash and weapons after they executed a search warrant at their Bay Shore home in September.

8. Cops Find Guns, Drugs, Gang Items In Home With 4 Children: PD

A 29-year-old man and his girlfriend were charged with keeping weapons, cocaine and more in their home with their 4 kids, police say.

9. 'Bagel Boss' Man Set To Fight Viral Internet Star In AC

In July, infamous 'Bagel Boss guy' Chris Morgan signed a deal with a fighting promoter to fight another viral internet star.

10. Drunken Boater Arrested After Crashing Into Bulkhead: Police

The boat was heading back to a Long Island marina when it crashed, ejecting the driver into the water.

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