🌱 Houses For Sale In Shirley-Mastic + Shooters Identified + Events

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in Shirley-Mastic. Today you'll learn about...

• The ones involved in the shooting outside Lee Zeldin's home are identified.
• Houses for sale in the neighborhood.
• Pumpkin prices at nearby patches and more!

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon t-storm; windy. High: 69, low: 59.

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

1. Two 17-year-olds were identified as victims of a shooting outside the home of Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin. Both young men are from Mastic and were injured during the incident which is being investigated by the police as gang activity. (NY Post)
2. Attention house hunters in the Shirley/Mastic area, Patch has a weekly Real Estate roundup list that is constantly updated with recent homes for sale in our neighborhood. Look at these properties and find your new home sweet home today. (Patch)
3. Long Island has a long list of places to go pumpkin picking. The long-time tradition is popular among families who use the well know vegetable for fall dishes, carving, house décor, you name it! For those who want to know prices before heading to Shirley/Mastic area patches, check it out and plan your visit. (Patch)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy: Low Beginner - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Creative Writer's Workshop - MMS Community Library. (2:15 p.m.)
• Puzzle Night- Virtual - MMS Community Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• Light Pollution - Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics & Shirley. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Town of Brookhaven is hosting a Bicycle Rodeo Saturday to teach kids how to ride their bikes safely. Encourage the little ones to bring their bikes and helmets to be inspected at the View Facility Safety Town at 249 Buckley Road in Holtsville. Appointments are required and can be made at 631-451-5335. ( Town of Brookhaven)
• Suffolk Times: "Digging for oil? No, that’s a Verizon ‘jackup rig’ between Greenport and Shelter Island. Given the size of the vessel, also known as a backup rig, it will probably become a familiar part of the landscape, since it’s expected to continue." (Suffolk Times via Instagram)
• Suffolk Performing Arts: "Get your dinner theater tickets! Pull out your crushed velvet, puffy sleeves, and matching cummerbunds!" (Suffolk Performing Arts via Instagram)

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Events:

• Halloween Costume Bash at East Wind. (October 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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