🌱New Treatment For Kidney Injuries At Peconic Bay +Women's Conference

Hello all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. Today you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Peconic Bay Medical Center announced a new treatment for kidney injuries.
• A Young Women's Empowerment Conference takes place in March.
• Events and more!

But first, today's weather:

Afternoon rain. High: 45, low: 41.

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

1. Patients with kidney injury will have the opportunity to be submitted to a new treatment program at Peconic Bay Medical Center (PBMC). The hospital now has an advanced dialysis that operates slower than the traditional method. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
   
2. Young Women's Empowerment Conference will be at William Floyd Middle School. The event welcomes women of all ages. Guest speakers are successful women working in different areas throughout the community who will share their stories to inspire others. Visit www.ywec.com for details and to register! (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
3. Three men were investigated and busted for an illegal car meet-up in Yaphank. Charges include driving recklessly at an unsafe speed. They are scheduled to appear at a First District Court in Central Islip. (Patchogue Patch)
4. County Executive Steve Bellone is in the last year of his term, and now it's time for candidates running for his seat to raise funds to support campaigns. Suffolk County Democratic Dave Calone expressed gratitude for those who helped him raise a total of $1.7 million in funds for his race as County Executive. Read the whole story here. (Three Village Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Pamper Yourself - MMS Community Library. (4 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:

• Have you visited the Mastic Beach Satellite Branch library yet? It's open now at 369 Neighborhood Rd in Mastic Beach. Visit the link to see pictures of the new facility. (MMSCL)
• Suffolk Winter Craft Market kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held indoors at 1 Picasso Way in Middle Island. Chocolate, jewelry, handmade items, and much more will be available. (Patch)
• The Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community library Art Club program welcomes all who want to have fun while creating and painting! Drop in between 4 and 5 p.m. on Jan. 27! (MMSCL)

You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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