Port Jefferson Year In Review: 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2019

PORT JEFFERSON, 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 Port Jefferson Patch this year (click the link to read the full story):

1. Victims ID'd In Triple Fatal Mount Sinai Crash

Three people are dead after a fiery crash on Long Island back in July.

2. Freak Accident Involving LI Construction Crew Kills Man

The workers became entangled in a guide wire and were dragged by a truck.

3. LI Man Kills Brother As Cops Arrive At Home

A 17-year-old is dead and his brother is charged with murder. The shooting occurred as officers were arriving on scene from a 911 call.

4. Liquor Store Clerk Kills Man Swinging Samurai Sword

A Port Jeff Liquors employee shot the man after he was swinging a sword in the store, police said.

5. Neighbors Detain Man Who Burglarized Port Jeff Home: Police

The burglar placed several stolen items in a wooded area behind the house and called a taxi to pick him up, police say.

6. Torte Jeff Baking Fresh Pies In Port Jefferson

Pies, both traditional and with a spin, will be offered starting this week in Port Jefferson. Get to know the owner and see photos.

7. Coram Man Tried To Kidnap Sex Workers: DOJ

On separate occasions, the 54-year-old man forcibly tried to bring two sex workers to a secluded location, says the DOJ.

8. Woman Falls Into Water, Rescued By Suffolk Officers

She lost her footing while on a floating dock.

9. Port Jeff Man Sentenced To Prison For $147M Stock Scheme: DOJ

Two employees of a Suffolk-based company tricked elderly investors into buying stocks at inflated prices, & one is from Port Jefferson: DOJ.

10. Fork & Fiddle Opens In Port Jeff, Offers 'Southern Tasting' Menu

Hungry customers can order the 14-dish grand tasting experience or order any single item off the Southern-style menu. Photos inside.