Major Heroin Ring Busted, Day Camp Employee Accused Of Sex Abuse, Restaurant Manager Saves Woman's Life​

More than a million people viewed nearly 5 million pages on Long Island Patch sites in April. Here's a look at the top 10 most-read stories for the month:

1. Heroin Ring Along Route 110: Among Biggest Busts In LI History, Officials Say

Thirty-six people, including a pregnant woman and a volunteer firefighter, were indicted at the start of the month for their part in one of the largest narcotics takedowns in Long Island history, which officials dubbed “Operation Bundle Up," authorities said.

2. CBS Show Films Scenes In Farmingdale

The show "Madam Secretary" filmed scenes in Farmingdale Village as well at the Library Cafe and the Farmingdale Diner.

3. Long Island's Best Suburbs Ranked

Long Island's best suburbs to live in for 2017 were ranked based on crime, schools and other factors. Is your community on the list?

4. 2017 Hurricane Season Forecast Released For Long Island

The hurricane researchers on the Tropical Meteorology Protect team released their hurricane forecast for the 2017 season.

5. Man Sexually Abused Campers At Long Island Day Camp: Police

The man is the camp's second employee to face sex abuse charges in recent months, police say.

6. Pit Bull Attacks, Kills Neighbor's Dog In Mattituck

A pit bull belonging to a 44-year-old man attacked and killed a neighbor's dog in Mattituck The owner faces animal incident charges.

7. Southampton Man Charged With Manslaughter After High-Speed Crash Kills German Au Pair

A Southampton man was charged with manslaughter after a February crash in Southampton Village that killed a German au pair.

8. Watch Southerners Try To Figure Out Long Island-isms

We all know what the LIE and The End are, but not everyone is as lucky.

9. Long Island Hospital Safety Grades Released For 2017

Of the 21 Long Island hospitals that were graded, two received an A. None received an F, but there was one that was graded a D.

10. Long Island Restaurant Manager Saves Woman's Life

The manager performed CPR after noticing the woman slumped over a table.

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