Leaf-Zapping Laser Train | Missing Aircraft | 'Top Gun' Impersonator

On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across New York. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Metro-North's Leaf-Zapping 'Laser Train" Has New Retro-Futuristic Look

The bold, retro-futuristic design of the Laser Train wrap was inspired by NASA's iconic "worm" logo of the 1970s.

Search For 'Missing' Aircraft Called Off After Plane Found In Hangar

The fire department, police, New York State troopers & emergency services searched for a plane that had disappeared from radar.

Ice Cream Social Brings 'Chef's Touch' To 'Unique Flavors'

Chef Rob McCue creates his own ice creams, including unorthodox flavors like pecan maple bacon, pumpkin Oreo and apple cider donut

New York Family Decorates Its Home Every Halloween For A Good Cause: 'We Love Halloween'

The event boasts live actors, fire, baked goods, and an emcee. Here's how you can visit the free attraction, though donations are welcome.

Eat Pizza, Help Farmingdale Marching Band: 100 LI Pizzerias Unite: 'Amazing, Humbling'

Participating pizzerias will donate $5 of every pie sold for one day to those impacted by the deadly Farmingdale HS marching band bus crash.

'Top Gun: Maverick' Impersonator To Visit LI American Airpower Museum

Jerome Le Blanc, known as @CaliforniaTomCruise on Instagram, will visit the museum for photo opportunities and a meet-and-greet.

College In NY Earns Higher Ed Excellence In Diversity Award

It marks the second year in a row Farmingdale State College was recognized with the award.

Anti-Gun-Violence Program Director Was Drug Trafficking In NY: DA

A man who ran a government-funded program in New York was part of a drug trafficking ring, prosecutors said.

Man Wields Knife At Hospital; Violent With Officers: Cops

Martin McCarthy faces charges that include menacing and criminal possession of a weapon, police said.

Trigger, Town's First Beloved Pet Companion, Dies

"He was everyone's dog."

'Tough Choice': Red Jacket Books To Close In Westhampton Beach

Deep discounts are currently available for stock. Also, online writing contests and an online book club will continue into the future.

Man, 48, Grabbed, Groped Juvenile: Police

He forcibly kissed her and grabbed her buttocks, police say.

Fiery Crash As Hyndai Rear-Ends School Bus

The bus was carrying students from a New York high school's volleyball team following a match.

Teen Pleads Guilty To Fatal Shooting: DA
The teenager, who was 14 at the time, fired several shots at a 21-year-old, killing him, DA says.

H2M, Pink Aid Host Office Walk For Breast Cancer Awareness In Melville

Employees wore pink for breast cancer and raised money for Pink Aid, a Connecticut-based not-for-profit.