Week In Review: A Look at all the News & Happenings

Every Saturday Patch offers a look back at the top news and headlines of the week to help readers make sure they didn’t miss a story of interest.

Here’s a quick top headline rundown:

Suffolk Police say Brian Swezey of Babylon faces BWI changes after colliding his vessel with another Tuesday morning near Captree Island.

Hundreds of fans in costume show up hours in advance at Regal Cinemas excited for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two.

The 26-year-old man who went swimming in the early morning hours Tuesday was not a local resident.

Fishing Report: Record Heat Isn't Deterring Anglers
Big fish are being caught at all the usual places as the water temperature continues to warm.

West Babylon movie theater that has Lindenhurst and Babylon customers pre-sells 200 of its 700 tickets by midday for the midnight showing of the latest Harry Potter film.

A look at village and nearby homes for sale that are scheduled to have open viewings this weekend.

Patch hits the streets to get the opinions of locals about the drama unfolding in Washington.

Check out the night lights of Babylon Village, as a Patch photographer snaps neon in the dark.

Thrift Shop Scoop of the Week: Farmhouse Table
An in-demand piece of furniture turned up at the West Babylon Salvation Army for a fraction of retail price.

Commissioner Richard Dormer provides insight on progress into the Ocean Parkway serial killer investigation.

One Woman's Hunt for a Babylon Village Sensation
The first great Pointer owned by the Westminster Kennel Club once lived in Babylon and was buried here. One woman is on a mission to discover exactly where.

The Police Report: DWIs, Assaults & Harassment Incidents
This week's crime blotter details arrests and incidents between June 22 and July 4, 2011.

UPDATE: Missing Swimmer Found Dead on Fire Island Beach
The Coast Guard says a body discovered this morning at Davis Park is the missing swimmer from Ocean Beach.

Young Artists Head to Summer School
Babylon's junior artistic community is taking advantage of a summer series offered by the Babylon Village Arts Council. The four-week program lets kids learn different types of visual art in an inspiring location.

Deal of the Week: Pocketbook Mania at Deja Vu on Main
For pocketbooks at 20 percent off, check out Deja Vu on Main, again and again and again.

How To: Choosing a Child's First Fishing Gear
Patch went fishing for advice and caught it at Trophy Tackle.

Village Youth Project Facing New Budget Challenges
Local kids enjoy summer activities while budget cuts weigh on program leaders' minds.