Teens Arrested In Half-Million Dollar Drug Bust, A Son's Story On His Mother's Suicide: September's Patch Most-Read

Nearly 1.7 million people viewed more than 5 million pages on Long Island Patch sites in September. Here's a look at the top 10 most-read stories for the month (Have a story in your town we should be covering in October? Email ryan@patch.com):

3 Teens Charged In Major Drug Bust After High School Student Overdoses: Cops

Police arrested three teens, including two from Long Island, and seized drugs worth a reported $500,000 after officers conducted an investigation into the non-fatal overdose of a Long Island high school student.

My Mother Killed Herself 9 Years Ago; How I'm Learning To Live Again

A Patch editor shares his journey from despair to hope and his fight to end the stigma of suicide and mental illness.

NYPD Escorts Slain Officer's Son To First Day Of School

The department vowed to always support the Long Island man's family. See the touching photos.

Family, Friends, Mourn Young Woman Found In East Hampton: 'She Was Radiant'

A bright light dimmed forever when Sag Harbor's Hallie Ulrich, 22, lost her battle with heroin addiction. Ulrich, a gifted artist, was found dead on the side of a road in East Hampton. But despite the tragic circumstances of her death, her bright smile and beautiful life will leave a forever mark on the many who loved her, family and friends said.

Long Island Diner Owner, Manager, Stole More Than $82K From Workers: AG

They allegedly cheated 13 employees out of more than $82K in wages, the attorney general says.

Pair Kill 83-Year-Old Grandmother While Seeking Revenge Against Her Grandson: Cops

Police say two men accused of murdering an 83-year-old Long Island grandmother went to her house seeking revenge against her grandson and planned to kill her if she was there.

Comedian's ‘Ronkokomo’ Music Video Is A Must-Watch

"We'll take the train cause the Expressway's slow," Long Islander Chris Roach from the show "Kevin Can Wait" sings in hilarious video.

3 Long Island Sites Proposed For New Amazon Headquarters

Both counties, as well as dozens of municipalities across the country, are vying to be the retail giant's second home.

Billy Joel Brightens Woman's Day In Sag Harbor

The Piano Man spread some more sunshine on Long Island over Labor Day weekend.

Family Of Joshua Mileto, Killed In Football Practice Accident, To Sue Sachem School District For $15 Million

The family of Joshua Mileto, the 16-year-old who died after a log fell on his head during a football drill at Sachem High School East, has filed a legal claim against the Sachem Central School District and the Sachem East Touchdown Club.