The Week in Review: Serial Killer Case Hits 1-Year Mark, West Bab Dad Killed in Line of Duty

Here's a look at the top news and features that hit the Patch in the past week.

Law enforcement believed bones found this morning in Oak Beach marshland are likely those of the missing Shannan Gilbert.

School officials have decided to close the school Monday given the 15,000 attendees expected for the funeral of slain police officer Peter Figoski.

This news from downtown Babylon Village is a roundup of newest snack options.

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Everyone's family has some ethnic roots from another country most likely. And that's a good thing.

Three new stores, all offering some sort of dessert fare, are looking to open their doors in the village.

Proposition will fund a slew of road, services improvements throughout the village.

A local gang and bullying expert is on a mission to give kids and their parents the tools they need to stand up to school violence and bullying.

Services for Peter Figoski Monday at St. Joseph's R.C. Church are expected to draw thousands of colleagues from NYPD.

The biggest fundraiser of the year for the women-run charitable organization offered a what's-what of local gifts and products.

Who do you think were the movers and shakers in Babylon Village this year and what were the big stories of the year?

Behind Bars Comedy Club of Wantagh hosts several families touched by the ongoing tragedy that has led to serial killer investigation in Gilgo Beach and Jones Beach areas.

Feasting is a major part of the holiday season, but a local diet expert weighs in with a needed reality check.

The Toys for Tots fundraiser at the American Legion Post 94 Sunday night was a fantastic success, with overflowing piles of toys collected for area children.

This news from downtown Babylon Village is a roundup of newest snack options.

Whether it's smooth silky liquor or crunchy snacks, sweet is selling big these days in village stores.