Top Stories of the Week: Dec. 5 - 11

Miss any Lynbrook and East Rockaway news this week? Not a problem. Check below to see some of the top news we covered this past week.

If you have any upcoming events you'd like covered, please comment below or email us at Steven.Nicastro@patch.com.

• Lynbrook's was held on Sunday, Dec. 4 and we were there to take video of the event. Food, dancing, music and fun were had by one and all, and most importantly, let's not forget about the main draw of the celebration - the Christmas tree lighting.

• We posted some at Garden Center in Lynbrook. 

• The Lynbrook and basketball team previews were posted. How do you think they will do in 2011-12?

• The Lynbrook West End PTA held a at the school and the turnout was great. 

• Pre-K students as they made wounded soldiers Christmas greetings for the holiday season. 

• We took video at the Lynbrook High School's event at Greis Park. 

• Our Lady of Peace in Lynbrook

• We ran a preview for Patch's contest - you can win $100,000 for Lynbrook Public Schools!

• A date was set for a on the Long Island American Water company, which filed a request with the New York State Public Service Commission to raise its rates by $9.56 million. 

• A couple of stand-out football players at Lynbrook High School were , on and off the field. 

See you next week!