Week in Review: Car Accident Victim Dies, Exclusive Look at Monsoon

The first week of the new year brought tremendous sadness for one family whose son suffered head trauma after being hit by a car and which took his life several days later. That story, as well as several others, hit the front page of Patch this week.

In case you missed a day of news, here's the week in review:

Police are investigating the incident which sent the victim to the hospital with what was first described as non-life-threatening injuries.

A roving Patch photographer asks a few villagers and store owners for their 2012 new year's resolutions.

The newest, and biggest, restaurant coming to Babylon Village is nearly ready and Patch got a special tour of what it will look like.

Who knew there were so many talented photographers in Babylon Village?

Patch interviews the owner and cheese monger of Babylon's first specialty cheese shop.

Here's a rundown of recent arrests and incidents in the Babylon Village area.

Copiague resident is in a coma after two strokes and several surgeries.

Patch offers up some local resources to help residents keep those resolutions going through 2012.

Car accident near railroad station left one car wrapped around a pole.

The end of 2011 saw a few businesses shutter, while another Asian restaurant opened its doors.

Here is a look at local job opportunities in and around the village.

Patch had the unique opportunity to go inside as construction winds down and get the scoop on the latest Bohlsen family project.

Copiague resident Sean Lapersonerie lost his fight to stay alive Wednesday night.

Babylon High School's Jane Herbst is recognized for her accomplishments.