🌱 Officer Timothy Thrane Leads The Shirley Christmas Parade + Events

Hi there, Shirley-Mastic! I'm in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including news about...

• Learn all about Shirley Christmas Parade 2022.
• Have you heard of Officer Timothy's miracle story?
• Have you seen him? and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and cooler. High: 44, low: 25.

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

1. Suffolk Police officer Timothy Thrane is leading the Shirley Christmas Parade today after recuperating from a severe LIE accident in November 2021. Many call his recovery a Christmas miracle. The officer was hit by a drunk driver while responding to a crash. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
2. Have fun at the Christmas Parade today. Some roads in the Shirley-Mastic area will be closed today due to the Shirley Christmas Parade. Patch has a complete guide with where and when these roads will be "out of route" for travelers and residents. Visit the link I've shared and find out which streets should be avoided. (Patch)
3. Police are looking for a man who stole from Famous Footwear in Islandia. Cameras caught the suspect leaving the store with three pairs of shoes that hadn’t been for. Visit the link to see a picture of the suspect and help police to identify him. Please, call 1-800-20-TIPS if you have any information. (Daily Voice)
4. Drivers in Suffolk County need to be aware of the enforcement of illegal parking in handicapped spots. The Sheriff’s Office made the announcement. The close look at violations is due to the holiday season, which attracts crowds to stores and malls. (Smithtown Matters)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Fantastic Gardens Farmers Market. (10 a.m.)
• Shirley Christmas Parade. (Noon)
• The Nutcracker at Patchogue Theater. (5 p.m.)
• High On Fire at 89 North Music Venue. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "A Farmingville man who terrorized a 14-year-old girl by dragging her out of a bathroom in a Middle Island home break-in pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary on Thursday, prosecutors said." (Patch)
• Looking for a job in the Mastic- Shirley area? Browse through Patch's weekly list of job postings. If you see something interesting, click on the link to apply. (Patch)

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Events:

• An Evening of Laughs at Desmond’s. (December 8)
• 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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All right, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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