🌱 Eighteen Arrested In The Shirley-Mastic Area + Happenings In Town

Hello again, everybody. It's Thursday in Shirley-Mastic, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Today's briefing includes:

• Suffolk Police announced 18 arrests in the area.
• Free SAT preparation courses at William Floyd School District.
• Bingo Party at MMSCL and more!

But first, today's weather:

Turning cloudy. High: 43 Low: 40.

Here are the top three stories today in Shirley-Mastic:

1. Suffolk police announced the arrest of 18 members of the Mastic-Shirley area gang called “No Fake Love.” The teen connected with the shooting outside the home of U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin in Shirley is among the ones who were arrested. The group is believed to be involved in over 31 gang-based activities in Suffolk. (Greater Long Island)
2. Visit the link to register for the Free SAT preparation courses hosted by SCOPE Enrichment Services. William Floyd High School students and kids in grades 9-12 are welcome to sign up, but space is limited. (Patch)
3. Suffolk police are working to solve Tyler Phillips' case. The teen was a fatal hit-and-run victim on Granny Road in Coram. Officials announced a checkpoint plan on Wednesday in which drivers would be checked and given a flyer to help with any information about the crash. (Port Jefferson Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy: HB/Int - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Virtual Literacy: Beginner - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Teen Enrichment: Holiday Cookie Decorating at MMS Community Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Puzzle Night!- virtual - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the 924-megawatt Sunrise Wind wind farm project planned off the coast of Long Island, opening up a 60-day window for public comment starting Thursday." (Mastic-Shirley Patch)
• Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library is hosting a Bingo party on Friday! There are a few spots for those who want to come out at 5:45 p.m. to earn prizes while having fun! Visit the link I've shared to register today! (MMSCL)

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Events:

• Catholic Charities of LI - "Open House" Direct Support Professional Job Fair. (December 15)
• North Shore Community Band Holiday Concert. (December 16)
• A Wonderful Christmastime Handbell Concert. (December 18)
• Official Patchogue Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. (December 18)
• Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo. (December 23)
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That's it for today! I look forward to seeing you tomorrow for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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