🌱 George Santos's Case Update + MMSCL Events + Healthy Tips For 2023

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on:

• George Santos Case update.
• Local library events.
• SBU Professor faces backlash for "anti-cop" comments and more!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, brief showers; breezy. High: 61, low: 43.

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

1. George Santos is scheduled to be sworn in congress on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Brazilian authorities will reopen a 2008 criminal case involving the elected Long Island Congress representative. Check the whole story here. (Patch)
   
2. Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library is hosting the Introduction to Surf Fishing program on Tuesday, Jan 10, starting at 7 p.m. Participants who want to create a new hobby in 2023 are welcome to learn basic techniques of fishing. (Patch Events)
3. A Stony Brook professor is facing an angry backlash after sharing "anti-cop" comments on social media regarding a law enforcement operation in Medford. The SBU employee allegedly accused police officers of murder for shooting the man who brutally attacked them with a knife. New York Post has the whole story. (New York Post )
4. Have you heard of the Winter Run Series? The 5K race returns to Long Island State Parks on Sundays at 11 a.m. Participants will enjoy hot beverages and baked goods after each race. There will be medals and prizes. If you want more information and the full event schedule, visit here. (Mommy Poppins)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Messy Meetups 'Inside and Out' Weekly Session. (10 a.m.)
• Crochet & Knit Group - MMS Community Library. (1:30 p.m.)
• World Braille Day - MMS Community Library. (4:30 p.m.)
• Social Worker - MMS Community Library. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Help our local library support pets who need a new home! If you're going to help this cause, bring your donations to the Mastic Center from Jan. 2-13. All donations are going to the Brookhaven Animal Shelter. There are also volunteer opportunities for all! Visit the link for details. (MMSC Library)
• "More betting machines are coming to Jake’s 58 casino — but patrons of the Islandia gaming parlor will have to wait awhile." (Newsday/Subscription Required)
• Winter Long Island Restaurant Week kicks off on Jan. 29! For all foodies out there, eight days of prix-fixe deals are ahead of us until Feb. 5. Check prices and which local eateries are participating. (LI Restaurant Week)

You're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

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