Three Village Year In Review: 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2019

THREE VILLAGE, 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 Three Village Patch this year (click the link to read the full story):

1. Police ID Man Killed In 4-Car Selden Crash

The man was pronounced dead at the scene after being ejected from his car, police say. The crash happened in November.

2. Woman Killed In Nicholls Road Rollover Crash

The crash occurred in February.

3. Centereach Teen Starring In Christmas Spectacular At Radio City

Robert Vincent Montano, a junior at Centereach High School, plays the role of Patrick in the Christmas Spectacular, starring the Rockettes.

4. SBU Professor Stole Over $200,000 In Cancer Research Funds: DOJ

He used grant funds to sham companies he created for personal expenses, including his mortgage, prosecutors say.

5. East Setauket Man Among 400 Richest People In America

He's one of six Long Island billionaires who made the Forbes 400 list. Here's more about him.

6. Stony Brook Couple Dead In Murder-Suicide

Police say a 79-year-old man shot his 78-year-old wife and then himself inside their home.

7. Jordan Gowins Gives Back To Hospital That Saved His Life

The football star established a fundraising challenge on NFL Pro Day and raised $3,000 for Stony Brook Children's Hospital.

8. Arby's Opens In Centereach

The sandwich chain celebrated its grand opening in November, though not everything went according to plan.

9. South Setauket Teen Raises $36K For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

She was invited to sing the national anthem at Citi Field for her efforts, where her family bought tickets for the LLS Boy of the Year.

10. Man In Halloween Mask Robs Centereach Gas Station

The man threatened the employee with what looked like a handgun, police say.