Sayville-Bayport Year In Review: 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2019

SAYVILLE-BAYPORT, NY - As 2019 comes to a close, it's a good time to reflect on the top stories of the year. So before we beginning the new year, check out some of the most-read stories from the Sayville-Bayport Patch this year (click the link to read the full story):

1. After Crash In LI Parking Lot: 'Let's Just Hug And Take A Selfie'

Long Island crashes can lead to screaming matches in the middle of the road or even worse, but not this time.

2. Long Island Man Gouged Out His Grandmother's Eyes: DA

Told he had gouged his 78-year-old grandmother's eyes out, rendering her blind, the man said, "So?" and shrugged his shoulders, DA says.

3. Air Fryer Catches Fire In Two-Family Home In Sayville

No one was injured in the June house fire caused by an air fryer.

4. Sayville Board Of Ed Says It Opposes School Vaccine Requirement

The Sayville Public Schools Board of Education sent a letter in September to the state opposing a new law that eliminates religious exemptions for vaccinations for students.

5. BMW Goes Up In Flames on Sunrise Highway

Thankfully no injuries were reported during the crazy car fire that happened in June.

6. Man Accused of Gouging Out His Grandmother's Eyes Kills Himself

The 30-year-old Long Island man was found unconscious in his jail cell in March, according to a report.

7. The Shed Restaurant Opening Location In Sayville

The popular Huntington eatery announced in August plans to open a second location in West Sayville.

8. Sayville Vape Shop Ordered To Leave Main Street

The Islip Zoning Board ruled in February that the vape shop must find a new home.

9. Man Arrested For Bohemia Bank Robbery: Police

The 28-year-old was accused of a Bohemia bank in February.

10. Car Found Floating in Great South Bay

The discovery in January triggered a huge search effort, but the car was determined to be unoccupied.