Syosset Year In Review: 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2017

SYOSSET, NY - As the year begins to wind down, we are looking back at some of our top stories on Syosset Patch.

Here is a look at the top ten most read stories from 2017:

1. Police Release Photos Of Woman Involved In Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Syosset High School- Nassau Police released photos of the person involved in the spray-painting of anti-Semitic graffiti at Syosset High School in August.
2. Missing Nassau County Woman Found Dead - A Syosset woman with a history of mental illness was found in Syosset after being reported missing in July.
3. Oyster Bay Town Officials Indicted For Corruption: DA - Three former Oyster Bay Town officials, one current town official, a leader of a political club and the owners of a paving company were all indicted on charges of corruption and misconduct in June.
4. Man Charged With Manslaughter After Fatal LIE Crash - The Manhasset man was arrested after a fatal car crash that occurred on the Long Island Expressway in February.
5. Second Arrest Made in Fatal LIE Crash - A 19-year-old was charged with fleeing the scene of the fatal crash.
6. MS13 Graffiti Found Spray-Painted On Woodbury Homes - Just a few weeks after similar graffiti was discovered at a nearby high school, graffiti with the gang insignia was discovered at several local homes.
7. Pair Arrested After Fatal Overdose: Police - Twelve bags of heroin and a bag of cocaine were among the drugs found in their car in June.
8. Man Tasered After Trying to Take Officer's Gun During Arrest: Cops - Two Nassau officers were treated at the hospital after a 43-year-old man resisted arrest in February.
9. Syosset High School Among Best High Schools for 2017: U.S. News and World Report - The local school made the list of the top 100 best schools in the state in April.
10. Three Long Island Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholars - The students were among a total of 161 who received the honor in May.

Thanks for reading in 2017! Be sure to sign up for the Syosset Patch newsletter and follow us on Facebook to continue to get the latest in Syosset news in 2018. Have a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year! - Priscila Korb, Syosset Patch Editor

What were the most memorable stories of the year for you? Let us know in the comments section.