The Top 10: Headlines of the Week

It was another busy week in the village and in case you missed some of the great stories or news Patch gives you a chance to catch up on your reading.

Here are the week's top 10 headlines:

The least important day of the year to be thankful is coming up, if only because it's too easy.

Suffolk Police will be increasing patrols at malls and shopping district locations, as well as DWI enforcement during the holiday weekend.

Babylon senior signs letter of intent to compete for Lehigh University.

Thanksgiving isn't all about the food: your guests need to drink, too. We talked to a local wine expert to find out what to serve with the appetizers, the turkey, and the dessert.

Not every Thanksgiving meal is created the same, as many of us who've suffered through a dry turkey meal know. A notable village chef shares his top holiday cooking tips.

Goalie Dottie Barker finishes up her fifth varsity field hockey season with a Suffolk County title.

There is no denying the community is extraordinary but here is a tongue-and-cheek look at some of the challenges and things missing from the village.

Patch talks to a local pastry chef for some advice on how to upgrade this year's pies and desserts.

Babylon students chosen to participate in prestigious music conferences.

Pandemonium used its anniversary event to support a charity that helps keep the sick and elderly warm.