The Week in Review: Burglary Arrest, Business News, Sports Action & Elections

It was a busy week given elections Tuesday, so Patch offers up a list of top news and features posted during the week:

The Police Beat

Police have arrested a couple who allegedly committed six burglaries in the First Precinct.

Here's a rundown of the arrests reported between October 17, 2011 and October 31, 2011.

High School Sports Playoff Action

The field hockey team will take on defending Long Island champion Pierson Tuesday night.

Led by goalie Dottie Barker, the varsity squad defeat Pierson/Bridgehampton 1 – 0 to win the Class C Suffolk County championship.

The 2011 Election

A look at the final voting numbers for Babylon Town Council seats and local legislative district.

Hours after declaring victory and defeat candidates agree on one thing: campaigns were ones of hard work.

Incumbent Jackie Gordon and newcomer Tom Donnelly easily beat Republican challengers.

Democratic supervisor from Babylon will take over the top office in Suffolk County.

The polls open at 6 a.m. Tuesday. Here's a guide to local contenders running for county executive, legislature, town supervisor and town council seats.

Republican candidate for Babylon Town Council also vows to create more transparency in town government.

Democratic incumbent, who’s running for re-election to Babylon Town Council, also feels continued focus on improvements to town parks and downtown areas are paramount.

Republican candidate for Babylon Town Council wants to make town government more ‘accessible’ and ‘accountable.’

The Business Files

Upgrade your alimentation with a trip to Babylon Village's own mecca of whole foods.

Fall saw several businesses shut their doors but new stores, including a yoga studio, are opening.

There are baskets, and then there are gifts, and a creative owner aiming to make every customer happy.

Here is the list of applications coming before the village board of appeals next week.

The Community Corner

Longtime library chief Marina Sullivan retired last week.

As the Panthers prepare for Saturday’s playoff game, they need to shut down the Knights’ big-play offense and capitalize on scoring opportunities.

The old play structure at Argyle Park is down and a newer one is being installed.

Every Mom eventually learns why it can hurt to do a good job, at least in parenting.

Actor Mark Wahlberg won't be seen on Deer Park Avenue filming scenes for his new movie.