New City Patch’s Most Read Articles Of 2012

The Clarkstown School Board, fatal car accidents and local photos and videos are some of the most read New City Patch stories of the past 12 months. In this year-end roundup, we rank the most viewed local articles of 2012 by the number of clicks by you the reader. Sadly, several of them involve local residents who passed away.

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Editor’s Note: We created the list to end with the most viewed article to keep you reading.

 10. The body of a 19-year-old former Congers resident was found in her college dorm room in October. Former Congers Resident Attending SUNY Cortland Dies at Age 19

9. Fatal accidents on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in New City and Nanuet occurred within days of each other in June. NYC Woman Dies In Second Fatal Accident On Palisades Parkway In 3 Days

8. Close to 30 teachers and administrators reached tenure in the Clarkstown School District in February. Clarkstown Board of Education Approves Tenure

7. Columbus, OH police confirmed the death of a 23-year-old college student from New City in November. 

6. Clarkstown teenagers faced alcohol related charges in March. Police: 8 Teens Kicked Off Party Bus Hit With Alcohol-Related Charges On Palisades Parkway

5. In January, parents of students and staff at Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School learned that the school would be closing in June. After 40 Years Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School Closing (VIDEO) 

4. As the start of 2012 neared many of you were planning to welcome the New Year in Times Square and checked this article for advice. New Year's Eve: Tips For Seeing The Big Ball Drop In Person At Times Square

3. The Clarkstown School Board hired an attorney to look into the public release and distribution of a confidential district document. The report was released in March. Clarkstown School Board Receives And Releases Investigative Attorneys’ Report

2.  What better way to share photos and videos of events in and around New City than on Pics & Clips? The Neighborhood Gallery includes images of community walks, storm damage, parades, winning teams, ice sculptures, community clean-ups and more. Take a look and add some of your own pics. New City Pics & Clips 

1.  The first of two accidents on the Palisades Interstate Parkway within days of each other cost a Pomona man his life. Fatal Accident on Palisades Interstate Parkway