Week in Review: From Lawsuit Against Yorktown to Holiday Safety Tips

Here are the big news in town for the week:

Monday, Dec. 13

From a Christmas project session, to a planning meeting, book discussion, exhibit, holiday show-  you needed to know. Congress voted to approve a  for one year, but some say the government needs to come up with a permanent solution to skyrocketing medical costs. We brought you , which included a destructive fire and meeting Santa at the mall. Santa greeted Yorktown residents during the Lake Mohegan Fire Department . Sylvan Lane revealed how Yorktown teens will be  of NYC during the Midnight Run on Dec. 29. Gov. David Paterson  that would have delayed the controversial natural gas-drilling method known as "hydrofracking" until May; but he replaced it with a prohibition that will be in place until July. A car slid on Rt. 132 and Wildwood Street in Shrub Oak and caused a . 

Tuesday, Dec. 14

From work session, to voting on the 2011 budget, swim meet, and choral concerts-  you needed to know today. What are the ? We brought you a list of local charities and organizations that need your time, services and generosity this holiday season. We, Yorktown Patch, wanted you, our readers, to go around your town to see all the decorated houses. We also told you , so you could participate in our . A Yonkers man  $7,000 worth of bronze from Cortlandt Water Department. Finding that perfect gift for your toddler means striking a balance between fun and safety. Here are . After losing more than 100 pounds, Karen Johnson looks forward to trying things she never thought she could do. . 

Wednesday, Dec. 15

From a holiday drive, to a concert, book discussion, conservation board meeting and gift guide-  you needed to know. This Christmas, entertain your friends without the stress of a full-fledged, sit-down affair.  where "more the merrier" takes on a whole new meaning. Most fires start because of a tipped over candle, dried up Christmas trees, overloaded circuits and improper care of fireplaces. We asked Yorktown Fire Department fire chief Martin McGannon to give us a few . An 85-year-old woman died in a car crash and the  showed there were internal injuries and fractures on her body. Town board members during their Tuesday work session. The Yorktown basketball team beat Lakeland. . The Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) filed a federal lawsuit against Yorktown  against minorities. County Executive Astorino  part of Legislators' 2011 County Budget. 

Thursday, Dec. 16

From former NFL player to speak to athletes, orchestra and choral concert, energy advisory committee meeting, knitting group and film series-  you needed to know. We told you about the Westchester Sandbox Theatre where  were to begin-- A Christmas Carol and Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge. When shopping for the lady on your list, pick something she never knew she wanted with .  after making a few additions. There will be a 2.5 percent tax increase for the general, library and highway fund. They also talked about e during their Dec. 14 work session.  when there's snow on the ground can be a challenge, but knowing how to make a good soup can make it a little easier. Yorktown has many , so we compiled the 10 great places where you can give the gift of self. Police said a man smashed a glass door in  a Mohegan Lake house.

Friday, Dec. 17

From two Nutcracker shows, to the opening of the movie Black Swan, The Sound of Movie showing and bird counting-  you needed to know Friday and this weekend. We asked you to  this week by correctly identify where this picture was taken. Dominating the first quarter,  girls basketball team. Taryn Grimes-Herbert explored the . Check out this  this holiday season. A Bronxville Tai Chi instructor who confronted a sex offender in a NYC subway, . We brought you the  including unlawful possession of marijuana, two burglaries, underage beer party, violent threat against LCBMS, and a bar fight.

Saturday, Dec. 18

Yorktown's  of good choices for children. Dr. Susan Rubin talks about "" which she said is a film that highlights the dark side of our over-achieving communities.  about the effects of alcohol and drugs at Mildred E. Strang Middle School. The Westchester County Police Academy  Friday morning at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center, including Yorktown's Jeff Slotoroff. A classic Christmas story with a twist is performed at the Yorktown Stage. . 

Sunday, Dec. 19

Life coach Cathy Wilke described how to . We spoke to Santa, who greets young and old at the Jefferson Valley mall, and he revealed what the . Here is - the Huskers finished fourth in wrestling tourney; Lakeland/Panas' Chiapparino shines in goal; Lakeland girls win Panas tourney.