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The Top 10 Stories Readers Viewed On 27east.com In 2012

Publication: The East Hampton Press
  Jan 1, 2013 10:30 AM
Jan 1, 2013 10:31 AM
From Hurricane Sandy to a six-hour traffic jam on County Road 39 in Southampton to a search for a missing man in Montauk, readers consistently turned to 27east.com to get the scoop on events happening on the East End.

Here are the top 10 news stories read on 27east.com in 2012:

An article posted on November 2 describing in detail the effects of Superstorm Sandy, which was viewed 59,146 times, Sandy Deals Glancing Blow, Leaves One Death, Destruction Behind.

On July 24, readers clicked in 30,175 times to get updates on a massive traffic jam on County Road 39 in Southampton that followed a crash, County Road 39 Reopens Six Hours After Crash.

In mid-August, 27,049 visitors read the sad news of Southampton chef Keithe... more

What about the Sister who was murdered in Watermill? I'm pretty sure that was one of the MOST read, and commented on...
By LI native (46), east moriches on Jan 1, 13 12:50 PM
With 11,575 views, the story about the hit and run of Sister Jacqueline Walsh was the 17th most read story of 2012. It can be viewed here: http://www.27east.com/news/article.cfm/General-Interest-Southampton/431232/DA-Police-Still-Searching-For-Hit-And-Run-Driver-Who-Killed-Catholic-Nun-In-Water-Mill
By Bill Sutton, Managing Editor (73), Westhampton Beach on Jan 1, 13 1:06 PM
Although the total views for all stories on this heinous unsolved crime might add up to quite a higher total.

We have entered the 26th week of this "investigation" remaining unsolved.

The Press's recent editorial awarding a Lump of Coal was spot on.
By PBR (2330), Southampton on Jan 1, 13 3:52 PM
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