West Islip Year In Review: 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2017

WEST ISLIP, NY -- As the year begins to wind down, we are looking back at some of our top stories on West Islip Patch.

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

1. Police ID 13 Gang Members Charged In Seven Brentwood Murders - Police have revealed the motive for the murders of two teenage girls in September.
2. West Islip Man Arrested After Exposing Himself To Woman On Meadowbrook Parkway: Police - Police were able to catch the man after the woman took down his license plate.
3. Mom's Must-See Video Of Daughter After Getting Wisdom Teeth Removed Has People Chattering - Watch the hilarious video of the West Islip woman who was feeling silly after her surgery.
4. Trump Endorses Police Brutality During MS-13 Talk On Long Island - "As a department, we do not and will not tolerate roughing up prisoners," Suffolk Police said after the speech.
5. Woman Airlifted To Hospital After West Islip Crash - The woman was injured after a pick up truck struck a tree in May.
6. Man Robs West Islip Bank - The robber didn't wear much of a disguise during the robbery in July.
7. GoFundMe Created For Family Of West Islip Man Killed In Crash - The goal of the page was to raise a total of $10,00 for the family.
8. Teens Crash Stolen Car Into Police Vehicle While Escaping Cops: Police - Police chased the two from Bay Shore to Brentwood before they were caught in March.
9. After Brutal Murders of 2 Teen Girls, Guardian Angels To Commence New Patrol - The Guardian Angels attended the funeral services for the two teens found murdered on Long Island in September.
10. Homeless Man Charged With Attempted Robbery, Robbery Of Two Banks: Police - The 25-year-old attempted to rob a West Islip bank before robbing a Babylon bank 15 minutes later, police said.

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

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