Top Lindy News: Arrest for Stealing Delivered Packages, Village Vote to Exceed Tax Cap

The big news this week was a pair of Lindenhurst teens/men getting arrested for allegedly stealing packages being delivered to local Lindy homes.

Here's what Lindenhurst Patch reported on December 20, when the story broke:

• : Suffolk Police said that Colby Fiedler and Vincenzo Francese were holding packages that were recently reported stolen delivered to the front of homes in Lindenhurst.

Nearby the big story was the funeral of slain NYPD Officer Peter Figoski.

Here are the top headlines from the services, which attracted thousands and prompted road on December 19:

• : Mourners and fellow officers converged on Saint Joseph's Church on December 19 to remember slain New York City police officer Peter Figoski.
• : Thousands paid respect to fallen NYPD officer Peter Figoski.
• : New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly gave a eulogy at slain officer Peter Figoski's funeral on December 19.
• : The West Babylon father of four was remembered as a doting father and loyal and dependable police officer.
• : The funeral for Peter Figoski, a West Babylon father of four, began at 11 a.m. at Saint Joseph's Church on December 19.

In other police and fire news these were the top headlines:

• : This was this week's rundown of arrests in Lindenhurst, and North Lindenhurst, between December 10 and 16.
• : This was this week's rundown of incidents in Lindenhurst, and North Lindenhurst, between December 8 and 16.

In related news a stabbing reportedly took place at on December 19.

Here are the details and what the said about it:

• : Two high school students who were involved were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

In other school news - and arts news - this week, take a peek at the highlights of the first high school Winter concert:

• : Here's a compliation of photos and videos of the first of two LHS Winter concerts, which recently featured dance, band and chorus performances before a packed house.

Look for images of the second and final concert in the upcoming week.

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In sports news one Lindy native was recognized for her agility and talent. Read about it here:

• : C.W. Post's Felicia Joyner was named East Coast Conference Player of the Week.

It was fairly quiet in local government news, this week; however, the Village board did meet this week for the final time this year.

Here's the big headline from that meeting:

• : The approval of local law to exceed the New York state state would allow trustees to raise taxes above two percent if needed, said officials.

In opinion this week there were several topics of interest. Here's a look:

• : This week's round-up of Patch poll topics and what felloow residents and readers had to say about the worst Christmas song, the presidential nomination race and who should be patrolling Suffolk's roads, among other topics.

There was much more business news this week, including this headline:

• : Mayor also issued a proclamation declaring it Frank Garofalo Day as the 11-year Chamber of Commerce officer recently moved on from this position.

Local shops and merchants were also gearing up to accommodate residents in the rush to finish shopping. To that end, here are a few guides, tips and listings Lindenhurst residents and readers should note:

• : Local Lindenhurst merchants offer professional tips for holiday cheer.
• : Everything from fashion accessories to after-dinner cigars could be found at Lindenhurst shops; residents could also benefit from the Village's  .
• : Here's a list of local Lindenhurst shops filled with holiday sweet - and savory - treats. But residents are advised to get their orders in sooner rather than later for all kinds of holiday delights.

In related news here are some articles that point out not only business closures, but also other holiday closures, as well as list information about Hanukkah and times of Christmas services in the community:

• : Here's a guide to what Lindenhurst restaurants, convenience stores and supermarkets are open and closed this weekend for Christmas.
• : Patch's assembled a guide to service times on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the Lindenhurst community.
• So what do you know about this special Jewish holiday? Patch focuses on the history and the spelling debate over the holiday's name.
• : What's happening included a contest, Jets/Giants game and holiday closings, business guides and donation opportunities.

In lighter, related holiday news this week, here's how one Lindy boy's Christmas was made a little brighter by the community:

• : Santa rode a Harley in Lindenhurst, as Chosen Souls, a law-enforcement-based motorcycle club, recently brought a holiday surprise to seven-year-old battling cancer.

With Christmas upon us, be sure to also check the for opportunities to give back, and the column and the Holiday Guide 2011 - along with the weekly roundup - for a look at celebrating the holidays in Lindenhurst, plus a look at other pertinent information residents need to know this season.

In addition, if you're having or know of an event or fundraiser this holiday season, then please e-mail barbara.loehr@patch.com and/or post it in events on Lindenhurst Patch.

Last, but not least, Lindenhurst Patch is also seeking resident and reader input on the biggest headlines and people in the community for 2011.

So be sure to weigh in here:

• : Readers and residents could use the comment section to have their say on the key news of the past year.

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