Weekly Recap: Woman Struck by Train, Bishop Takes Lead, Brookhaven Budget

Nov. 14 through Nov. 21 was a busy week in local accidents, crime and government. Follow these links to read the stories behind this past week's biggest headlines.

Woman Struck by Train in Bayport: A train headed east struck a woman Monday, Nov. 15 at McConnell Avenue in Bayport.

MTA Police ID Woman Struck by Train on Nov. 15: Sayville resident Coralee Grant remains in critical condition at University Hospital at Stony Brook.

Senator-Elect Zeldin Discusses What Lies Ahead: Lee Zeldin sat down with Patch to talk about his plans for the Third Senatorial District.

: Heated discussions spark strenuous night at Farmingville meeting.

Update: Bishop Reportedly Takes Lead in Congressional Race: Both sides take jabs over objected votes.

: Local resident and business owner hosted a car show on Blue Point Ave to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital last Sunday.

: Second District representative will lead House Democratic election efforts.

: As part of a fundraiser to raise money to promote and preserve antique aviation in the Greater New York area, the pilots posed for their 2011 calendar, "Pilots Without Pants."

: Successful fundraising efforts kick off school year.

Bank of Smithtown Strives to be Community Friendly: Company officials meet with Bayport Civic Association to discuss construction of new branch at the corner of Bernice Drive and Montauk Highway.

Empire State Games Still On: Community pressure from Lake Placid keeps games put.

Brookhaven Unemployment Slides Slightly in October: Town sees monthly numbers on par with September levels.

Foley Sale Imminent After Legislature Fails to Override Levy Veto: Legislature had proposed funding the Yaphank nursing home through 2011.

Library Roof Reconstruction Underway: Project to repair damage from March windstorm expected to be completed in approximately three weeks.

Crime Report: Drug-Related Arrested, Larceny and Harassment: A list of recent police activity in Bayport and Blue Point as reported by the 5th Precinct.

Phantoms Silenced by Babylon: Bayport-Blue Point is defeated 21 - 0 in Division IV semifinal.