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Farmingdale Year In Review: 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2017

Take a look back at the top stories of the year.

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FARMINGDALE, NY -- As the year begins to wind down, we are looking back at some of our top stories on Farmingdale Patch.

Here is a look at the top ten most read stories from 2017:

  1. 14-Year-Old Girl Killed In Nassau Crash - Three other people were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after the crash in June.
  2. Long Island High School Students Participate In Scavenger Hunt With Illegal Activities - The scavenger hunt was reportedly held in May. Check out the full list of activities.
  3. Officials Warn Residents Of 'Blue Whale Challenge' Linked To Teen Suicides - The game is believed to have resulted in the deaths of 130 teens overseas.
  4. Brothers Open New Speakeasy In Farmingdale - The brothers spilled the beans on their new "secret" bar. Read the full interview.
  5. LIRR Train Strikes Car On Tracks; Driver Hurt - A driver was hospitalized after his car was struck by a train just west of the Bethpage train station.
  6. Long Island, NYC Community Mourns Loss of NYPD Officer Michael Hance - The 9/11 first responder passed away in March from cancer.
  7. FDNY Firefighter From Long Island Dies After Falling Off 5-Story Building - The 14-year FDNY veteran was battling a blaze in Queens in April when he fell to his death.
  8. Nassau 7-Eleven Clerk Hospitalized After Robbery - The clerk was injured during a gunpoint robbery in September.
  9. CBS Show Films Scenes In Farmingdale - Crews were seen filming in the village as well as at a local diner in April.
  10. Farmingdale Community Mourns Loss Of Beloved Teacher - Jim Anziano, who worked as a 6th grade technology teacher as well as a coach for the girls' softball and basketball teams, died in June.

Thanks for reading in 2017! Be sure to sign up for the Farmingdale Patch newsletter and follow us on Facebook to continue to get the latest in Farmingdale news in 2018. Have a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year! - Priscila Korb, Farmingdale Patch Editor

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