Week in Review: Hurricane Grill Opens, Holiday Magic in the Air

This week on Hauppauge Patch, we kicked off Monday with the opening of a new restaurant and sports bar before private and public school issues became the focus of attention. But, we found some time to stop and find Holiday Magic.

Here's the top five stories of the week:

1. : Commack resident Steve Critelli said he is following his American Dream of opening a sports bar by opening Hurricane Grill and Wings after the real estate market was hit hard in 2008 and 2009.

2. : Superintendent Patricia Sullivan-Kriss announced the district and Hauppauge Teachers Association will head to a mediator after nearly a year of negotiations have reached an impasse.

3. : Local parents outside St. Patrick's school in Smithtown share their thoughts on the Diocese of Rockville Centre's announcement that it will close six elementary schools on Long Island.

4.: The AARP throws itself into the mix of organizations that have brought in experts offering ideas and solutions to make Smithtown Main Street safer for pedestrians.

5. : Two members of a Hauppauge law firm are working together as a non-profit to help ensure Santa Claus reaches the homeless, foster care and otherwise needy children of Long Island.