This Week's Top Stories: Molester Jailed, Firefighters Raise $40k

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Top Stories for Jan. 13

Cops: Gang Activity Down After Nov. Arrests
Police have seen a noticeable drop in gang-related crimes in North and West Babylon.

Firefighters all over the town asked residents to help by "filling the boot" with donations.

Mid-Winter Thaw Coming for Long Island
A warming trend will start affecting the area by Tuesday with highs reaching 50° during the week.

Leg. Horsley Reelected as Deputy Presiding Officer
Horsley will serve another year in same position for Suffolk County Legislature.

Town Board Approves $300K for Sandy Repairs
Babylon Town Board signed off on the first of its $22.5 million worth of contracts to repair town beaches, parks and docks.

W. Babylon Woman Accused of Stealing $316k From Employer
Nearly one-and-a-half year long embezzlement took place in Great Neck.

Theater Molester Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail
West Babylon man was found guilty of molesting a young child in a Babylon movie theater.

New Open Mic Series Has Creative Roots in Babylon
Spoken word artists, singers and songwriters, and visual artists welcome.

Flu Shots a Rarity Near Babylon
Local pharmacies, including Village's, CVS and Stop & Shop, were out of flu shots.

Pilot Club of Babylon Helps Brighten Season
Local organization gives away over $30,000 of gift cards to Babylon, West Babylon and Lindenhurst.