Top Lindy News: OLPH School Update, Scenes Filmed at Top Bun, Shooting Outside Lefty's

There were several big headlines this week in Lindenhurst. Not the least of which was a movie shoot that took place at on December 12.

Here's the behind-the-scenes look:

• : Local business and two were featured in The Night Never Sleeps.

In other business news read about how one 77-year-old bakery has lasted on Wellwood Avenue for so many decades:

• : What's old is new, as in Lindenhurst has continued to build on multi-generational traditions to maintain its market position.

Another story contuing to unfold right on Wellwood Avenue this week is the impending closure of .

Here's the latest headline:

• : As OLPH School prepares to close, parents have been forced to make a decision about their children's education.

In other school news this week see what did to help in the battle against cancer:

• : LHS students and staff opt for buzz cuts to help raise money for Saint Baldrick's Foundation.

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In related school news the student charged with allegedly making a bomb threat at the LHS in October was back in court this week.

Read about the details here:

• : Attorney for said the discussion with the Suffolk County District Attorney's office is continuing.

In police and fire news read about one alleged burglar being indicted, a woman facing a felony DWI charge, stolen clothing donation bins tracked to Lindenhurst and a shooting at Lefty's:

• : West Babylon man was treated for gun shot to the leg following an early Sunday morning shooting, police said.
• : The SCPD arrested two Amityville men who allegedly were in possession of dozens of stolen bins.
• : Jennifer Pyszczymuka to face a felony DWI charge under Leandra’s Law, police said.
• : One of a pair of purported burglars from Lindenhurst was set to be arraigned December 13, according to the DA's office.

Police also continued the search for Shannan Gilbert this week at . Her missing persons case led Suffolk Police to the 10 bodies that they have linked to the Gilgo murders investigation.

Here are the latest headlines in the Gilbert case, now that this entire police investigation has reached the year mark:

• : The Suffolk County Medical Examiner has identified remains found December 13 in Oak Beach as those as the missing 24-year-old.
• : Law enforcement believed bones found December 13 in Oak Beach marshland are likely those of the missing Shannan Gilbert.
• : It's been 362 days since the first set of 10 remains were discovered along Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach. Patch has put together a timeline of the continuing investigation.
• : Police resumed efforts to locate 24-year-old who went missing 19 months ago.
• : Behind Bars Comedy Club of Wantagh hosted several families touched by the on-going tragedy that's led to the serial killer investigation in the Gilgo Beach and Jones Beach areas.

In addition, here are the details of the upcoming funeral and fatal shooting of NYPD Officer Peter Figoski this past week:

• : Services set for Peter Figoski on December 19 at Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church are expected to draw thousands of colleagues from NYPD.
• : Police officer Peter Figoski died on December 12 from a gun shot to the face while responding to a Brooklyn apartment break-in.

Police have also sent out some tips to keep residents safe this holiday season.

Here are the details:

• : Buying gifts online could be risky; Lindenhurst residents should heed these warnings, police said.

In lighter, related holiday news this week, here are the latest headlines that might've been missed:

• : Lindenhurst residents could still find some great deals on tall trees around town.
• : Santa and a magician delight Lindenhurst children.
• : Lindenhurst residents gathered in the heart of the village to celebrate the holiday season by watching the Lindenhurst Fire Department Christmas parade and attending the Village tree lighting ceremony.
• : Sponsored by the Village of Lindenhurst and the Lindy Chamber of Commerce, hundreds of residents gathered in the heart of the community to celebrate the holiday season.

With Christmas right around the corner, be sure to also check the for opportunities to give back, and the column - 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.

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