🌱 MMSC Library On William Floyd Pkwy Reopening Delayed + Events

Hello and happy Monday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening these days in Shirley-Mastic. Today's briefing includes news about:

• Mastics-Moriches-Shirley library reopening estimate.
• A mas arrested for allegedly committing crimes in Suffolk.
• Tend Coffee in Mastic one of the best.

But first, today's weather:

Abundant sunshine and windy. High: 40, low: 26.

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

1. Mastics-Moriches-Shirley library on William Floyd Parkway has been demolished. Unfortunately, structural problems were identified, which means extra work will have to be done and the reopening had to be pushed toward the end of 2023 or the beginning of 2024. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. A man from Medford was arrested for allegedly committing multiple crimes in the area, including a gas station robbery in Yaphank. Police received several tips which helped to identify and locate the suspect. He also accused of burglarizing homes and stealing catalytic converters in Suffolk County. (Patch)
3. Are you Celebrating Hanukah? If so, Long Island News 12 has a fun list with tips on music, food and family activities to celebrate the best of the Jewish holiday. You can visit the link if you'd like to check it out. (LI News12)
4. The Tend Coffee in Mastic made it to Patch's list of the best cup of coffee on Long Island! Winter is going to be tough but check with us where to go whenever you want to keep warm with family and friends while enjoying hot treats. (Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Jingle Bells - MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• Virtual- Weekly Trivia - MMS Community Library. (3 p.m.)
• PASTA - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• For those who want to start the year in contact with nature, how about participating in the New Year's Day Hike to Old Inlet? A park ranger will lead participants in this event which is a tradition. Remember to dress for the weather. Participants are asked to meet at the Smith Point County Park Wilderness Visitor Center in Shirley. Visit the link for details. (Patchogue Chamber of Commerce)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South Shirley: "Who’s bright idea was it at the Mastic Beach FD to have Santa come through the neighborhood at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning?" (Nextdoor)

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• Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo. (December 23)
• New Year’s Eve Gala in the Grand Ballroom. (December 31)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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