Lynbrook: A Week in Review

Missed a day of Lynbrook Patch's coverage this past week? We're recapping all our main stories in this Week in Review article.

And be sure to check back tomorrow, when we'll highlight the top stories from other local Patches.

Patch reported on the Lynbrook-East Rockaway Soccer Club's intent to start a . Many volunteer coaches have come forward, but not yet enough interested players to form a league.

On Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo made his , calling for spending cuts to Medicaid, establishment of competitive aid funds for school districts, and a state spending and property tax cap. Assemblyman Brian Curran, R-Lynbrook, and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, R-Rockville Centre, seemed to support the governor's vision, while Rockville Centre schools superintendent Dr. William Johnson expressed concern about a possible property tax cap.

All 11 seniors in Lynbrook High School's Science Research program . The students will learn how well they did in the near future.

Though the forecast called for possibly 7-9 inches of snow from Friday to Saturday, the Lynbrook area saw only a light covering by Saturday morning — a far cry from upstate, where some ski resorts are reporting 10-12 inches.

Our Do-It-Yourself Design columnist detailed how to create a work space that suits you. Check out Melissa O'Connor's column .

Patch checked in with Atlantic Avenue's newest shop, The Sweet Peace Specialty Bake Shop, which opened its doors just before the holidays. Check out that story .

You can check out recent crime in the village by reading the Lynbrook Police Department's crime report .

And there are about 140 new state laws that went into effect this year. See what they are and how they affect you .