Top Ten: A look at GreaterSmithtown’s most-read stories of 2020

GreaterSmithtown, the area’s newest news source, is quickly making a buzz on the North Shore.

The site, run by professional journalists, launched on Oct. 15 and covers the local happenings in the Town of Smithtown.

In 2020, the news website was viewed 55,345 times.

Below are the most-read stories on GreaterSmithtown from its launch through New Year’s Eve.

The stories appear in descending order, from 10-1.

10.

Tesla’s first ‘service plus’ location on Long Island opens in Nesconset

9.

Winning TAKE-5 ticket for $63,000 sold at ShopRite in Hauppauge

8.

The focus is on the downtowns in Smithtown’s first comprehensive plan since 1957

7.

Lidl opens Lake Grove location

6.

Smithtown family opens second Duck Donuts on Long Island

5.

A new, Long Island style pizzeria has arrived at Smith Haven Mall

4.

Former Smithtown bartenders celebrate one year of owning Village Idiot Pub in Lake Grove

3.

Dairy Queen sets opening date in Nesconset

2.

Coyotes have reached Long Island, expected to fully colonize within the decade

1.

Meet the women bringing coffee, matcha, and bubble waffle ice cream to Smithtown