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Northport 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.
NORTHPORT, NY — With 2019 on its way out, and a new decade on its way in, there's no better time than now to take a look back at the most popular stories among readers this year. Check out some of the most-read stories from the Northport Patch this year (click the link to read the full story):
1. Woman Killed After Husband Backs Car Into Her From Driveway
The woman had just finished walking their grandchild to the bus stop, police say.
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2. Parents: Student With Autism Punished For Leaving School Grounds
A student from Elwood Middle School was suspended after he left school grounds due to an autism-related flight response, his parents said.
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3. East Northport Teacher Is Finalist For NYS Teacher Of The Year
An East Northport Middle School science teacher was nominated by two of his now-former students for the award.
4. Firefighters Battle East Northport Home Blaze For Over 2 Hours
The fire started Thanksgiving morning. See video and more photos of the action inside the story.
5. AMC DINE-IN Theater Opens In East Northport
The theater offers comfortable recliners, adult beverages and fresh food.
6. Huge Sea Turtle Found Dead On Long Island
The leatherback, a member of a rare sea turtle species, had several deep cuts on its back consistent with a vessel strike.
7. Adopted 'Scaredy' Cat Warms To Owner Just In Time For Holidays
For Carmen Cotto, earning the love and trust of her adopted cat, Angelica, was nothing short of a Christmas miracle. Here's how it unfolded.
8. Gourmet Market & Toasty Cafe Brings Northport International Food
Gourmet Market & Toasty Cafe brings a vast international cafe, grocery market and catering to Northport. Owner interview and photos inside.
9. Dirty Apartment Leads To Police Intervention: Northport PD
A man called police to report that his girlfriend was yelling at him for their messy living space: Northport PD.
10. Yokohama Sushi Restaurant Gutted By Kitchen Fire
No one was in the building when the fire started, according to the Commack Fire Department.
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