🌱 Man Arrested For Theft On Decator Avenue In Shirley + Jobs + Events

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town. In today's briefing, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• A man was arrested for stealing a catalytic converter in Shirley.
• Center Moriches FD Christmas Parade kicks off on Dec. 10.
• A teen is arrested for a hate crime and more!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, rain, mainly early. High: 58, low: 46.

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

1. A man was arrested for stealing a catalytic converter outside a house on Decator Avenue in Shirley. Neighbors saw suspicious activity around 11:52 p.m. and called 911 with a description of a minivan parked in the street that didn't seem to belong to residents. Jason Labbe, 45, was arrested and is scheduled to show up in court on Tuesday. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
2. Center Moriches Fire Department Holiday Parade Of Lights at Main Street is set for Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. The parade starts on Main Street and goes towards Ocean Avenue. Santa will show up at the end of the parade at the Center Moriches FD Tower Ladder. (Moriches Chamber of Commerce)
3. A hate crime-related arrest has been made at Eastern Suffolk BOCES Sequoya High school. A 14-year-old was charged after threatening to kill members of the LGBTO community last week, according to the police. The case was brought to Suffolk County Family Court. Due to her age, her identity cannot be released. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
4. For those looking for a job, look at the Shirley-Mastic Patch list with the most recent postings in the area. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Crochet & Knit Group - MMS Community Library. (1:30 p.m.)
• Social Worker - MMS Community Library. (5 p.m.)
• Art Club - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)
• Rainbow Soup - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)
• Citizenship Class - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "A Cash-Out Refinance is a mortgage loan that replaces your current mortgage and allows you to receive a lump sum of cash based on how much equity you've built in your home. " (Patch)
• A Community Tree Lighting Event will take place on Dec. 9 at the King Kullen Shopping Center at 552 Montauk Hwy, in Center Moriches. The event starts at 7 p.m. So that you know, attendance is free. (Moriches Chamber of Commerce)
• Would you like to learn about the new technique at the Stony Brook Heart Institute to treat patients with severe cases of aortic stenosis? The valve technology is being used for the first time on Long Island. Visit the link to learn about the technology and its benefits. (TBR News Media)

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Events:

• An Evening of Laughs at Desmond’s. (December 8)
• You Can’t Go WRONG this Holiday Season with Broadway’s Funniest Smash Hit! (December 11)
• Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo. (December 23)
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Other classifieds:

• Behind The Scoreboard – Play Hockey, Ref Hockey, and Eat Pizza. (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Shirley-Mastic Daily? Contact me at shirley-mastic@patch.com.