Doctor's Alleged Murder Plot, Whale Videos Galore, Neglected Pup's Owner Goes to Jail

PORT WASHINGTON, NY— As the year begins to wind down, we are looking back at some of our top stories on Port Washington Patch.

Here is a look at the top 10 most read stories from 2015:

1. Sands Point Cardiologist Accused of Using Guns, Drugs to Pay For Failed Bid to Have Rival Doc Killed: Hundreds of weapons were allegedly found in a hidden room inside the doctor’s Sands Point home in April.
2. Confederate Flag Flies Outside Home of Port Washington Cop on Fourth of July: One neighbor said it’s “really just an odd choice” to hang a Confederate flag in New York on the Fourth of July.
3. Manhasset Doctor Found Dead in NYC Had Drugs in Her System: The dermatologist reportedly had cocaine in her system at the time of her death in October.
4. Police Seek Public’s Help to Find Missing Roslyn Doctor: Nassau Police asked for the public’s help to find a Roslyn doctor who went missing in September.
5. WATCH: Beluga Whales in Manhasset Bay: Workers were repairing a dock overlooking Manhasset Bay in May when they spotted two beluga whales in the water.
6. North Shore Women to Star in New Reality Television Series: “Secrets and Wives” aired on Bravo in June.
7. WATCH: Humpback Whale Enjoys Long Island Sound Waters: The whale was spotted near the Execution Rocks Lighthouse on Labor Day morning.
8. Port Washington Man Sentenced to Jail for Severely Neglecting Dog: Zara, a young Schnauzer, was found in a crate, covered in plastic and because of the odor, was believed to be dead, authorities said.
9. Wow House: Brand New $38 Million Sands Point Home Hits The Market: Enjoy a housekeeper, a chef and a driver for one year with the purchase of this $38 million mansion.
10. Police: Port Washington Woman Drove Drunk With 2 Kids in Car: The 34-year-old woman faced felony DWI charges after police said drove her 2015 Cadillac Escalade with two children in the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in September.

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