Crime & Safety

Week in Review: Cop Funeral Draws Thousands to Village, School Chief Search Moves Forward

Just in case you missed a day at Patch this week here are the top headlines.

It was another busy week in the village, as Monday brought nearly 15,000 people into the village to say goodbye to slain police officer Peter Figoski, a West Babylon father of four killed last week in the line of duty. That's the top headline of this week's news in review:


Thousands pay respects to fallen NYPD officer Peter Figoski.


New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly gave a eulogy at slain officer Peter Figoski's funeral today in Babylon Village.

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How one out-grown bike led to 100 bikes donated to children longing for wheels.


The West Babylon father of four is remembered as a doting father and loyal and dependable police officer.

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The funeral for Peter Figoski, a West Babylon father of four, began at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Babylon Village.


The village's offerings for playtime --for both kids and grown-ups --are expanding


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Babylon Village is sparkling with creative holiday displays.


A hired search firm is now reviewing resumes in the effort to find a new Babylon school superintendent.


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Mourners and fellow officers converged on St. Joseph's Church Monday morning to remember slain New York City police officer Peter Figoski.


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