A Thank You Letter To West Islip Patch Readers

Thank you, West Islip Patch readers, for taking time in your busy days to spend a few moments with Patch.

We appreciate your visits and contributions, and we want you to know we take nothing for granted here.

Thank you for helping us to grow and thrive this year.

Last month, West Islip Patch recorded 55,447 visitors.

That figure — compiled and verified through Google Analytics — includes readers on desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile and our app, and our visitors often access Patch on several devices over the month.

Here are 10 of the most-read articles on West Islip Patch in August.

• 21-Year-Old West Islip Woman Shot To Death: Police
• 2 New Hobby Lobby Stores Open On Long Island
• Our Lady of Lourdes School Is Closing: Diocese
• 2 West Islip Residents Among 10 Arrested At Sobriety Checkpoint
• Higbie Bagels Reopens After 3 Years
• Bicyclist Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In West Islip
• Car Crashes Into Pole In West Islip
• Car Catches Fire After Crash On Robert Moses Causeway
• Community Comes Together To Help Local Teacher Beat Lyme Disease
• 20-Year-Old West Islip Man Charged In Hit-And-Run

Got a news tip? I'm Priscila Korb, your local editor. Send your tips, ideas and questions my way at priscila.korb@patch.com.

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We're thrilled you've made West Islip Patch a part of your life. Thank you so much for your support and readership.

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