A Look Back at This Week's Headlines

It's official: Babylon Village Patch is now one week old and it's been a busy week of news and events.

For those that might be new to Patch, here's a look at all the stories covered:

Go Panthers Go
We've been writing about Babylon High School's football team's success in post season play and covered their first playoff in against Hampton Bays. Come out Saturday to watch them take on Bayport-Blue Point in the second round at 1 p.m. at Bayport Blue Point High School.

By decreasing your stress Dr. Jonathan Amdur says we can will increase our immune system and repair mechanisms to help our body resist disease and decrease our chance for getting a cold.

Patch was there when the American Legion Post 94 sponsored its annual Veterans Day parade down Deer Park Avenue. Many scouting groups, the Babylon High School Band and military organizations participated in the event.

Learn how local residents are getting over the biggest human fear: speaking in public. The Babylon Babblers Group, which meets at the Babylon Public Library, offers expert insight and resources on honing verbal communication skills.

Babylon's three schools are all working to stop cyberbullying and working proactively to help educate both students and staff on proper online behavior using a variety of programs.

This week kicked off the "Shelter Pet of the Week" feature and first up was Brownie, a Pit mix, who has spent way too much time at the Babylon Town Animal Shelter.

Babylon Village's own Aaron Stein debuted as a columnist and shared some personal and interesting memories of spending his after-school time exploring Main Street when he was a child.

Newly christened AD Mike DeJoseph offers insight on his background, new job and the goals he's aiming to achieve.

Patch's roving camera snapped just a few of the many different parking signs that dot roadways and lots.

An independent audit firm says Babylon Schools have good financial controls and a prudent fund balance strategy.

Photo Gallery: Time to Make the Pizza
Gino's Pizza let Patch step behind the counter to get a close look on how they make pizza.

An effort by Mary Carroll's owner to keep patron parking available will require a small revamp to adhere to village architectural goals.

Several village eateries are participating in the annual Restaurant Week program happening through tomorrow.

Published poet and writer Nancy Keating leads a writers workshop seris.

The Babylon Boosters organization is busy year round raising funds to support the school district's varsity sports programs and this year is no different.

A photographer's view of the Babylon Village Fall Harvest Street Fair and The Conklin House Apples & Arts Festival.

The seven-year-old organization continues its mission of shining spotlight on local artists.

Have a story idea for Babylon Patch? Get in touch with local editor Judy Mottl at judy.mottl@patch.com.