🌱 Mastic Teen Killed In Crash Remembered + NYE Events Around Shirley

Hello, hello. Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Shirley-Mastic Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll find these stories and more...

• Mastic teen remembered by friends and family.
• NYE Events in and around town.
• George Santo's case updates and more!

But first, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the p.m. High: 53, low: 48.

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

1. This week, family and friends remembered the Mastic teen killed in a single-car crash in Holtsville. The 18-year-old was a student at William Floyd High. His family members released statements to honor his memory and paid condolences to the other victims of the tragedy. (Patch)
2. Shirley-Mastic Patch would like to wish all readers a Happy New Year's Eve! I am sure some of you are interested in attending celebrations in and around the Shirley-Mastic area. If so, access our events guide for today! (Patch)
3. Nearby Event: "Midnight on Main" kicks off today! Despite the rainy weather, plans are still on for the celebration hosted on Main Street from 7 p.m. to midnight. Various restaurants will be open to serve the crowd. If you are worried about weather conditions, visit accuweather.com to keep track. (Patchogue Patch)
4. George Santo's case resulted in a new bill to help prevent future office-seekers from lying. The bill proposes that candidates present their educational history and background under oath. Punishment would be given to the ones who fabricate information to be elected. (Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Balloon Drop open Skate at Gr8Skates in Shirley. (All Day)
• New Year's Eve Bash at Sunset Harbour. (8 p.m.)
• New Year's Eve Disco Party! (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed off on legislation, moving forward a plan for 1,000 new gaming terminals at Jake's 58 — doubling the number of machines allowed under state law, officials told Newsday." (Patch)
• A Suffolk cop viscerally attacked during an operation in Medford is expected to survive. The 26-year-old officer was in life support equipment at the Stony Brook Hospital. The other cop involved in the same incident is scheduled to go home on Friday. Read the whole story here.(Three Village Patch)
• Our Community Library wants to Support Your Local Furry Friends! If you want to help our community institution in 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)

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Events:

• New Year’s Eve Gala at East Wind (December 31)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.

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