🌱Pedestrian Struck On Montauk Highway In Shirley + Meet The Candidate

Hello all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Shirley-Mastic Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's Daily, we have these stories and more...

• A woman was struck by a vehicle in Shirley.
• NY Elections: Meet the candidates.
• Events and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and breezy. High: 59, low: 41.

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

1. An accident was reported on Montauk Highway in Shirley on Monday. Suffolk police said a woman was hit by a Land Rover while at the intersection of Aletta Place. First responders transported her to Long Island Community Hospital. (Patch)
   
2. William Floyd High School students will be honored at the 9th Annual Town of Brookhaven Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Food, music, performances will follow up the festival and more! (Patch)
3. Meet the Candidate: New York 2022 Elections are approaching, and it's time to know all candidates and what they stand for. Today, click on the link to meet the newcomer Democrat Farzeen Bham, from Coram, who will be in the race against Republican Dean Murray in the 3rd Senate District. (Patch)
4. Patch needs your help finding and recognizing local heroes in the community. In partnership with T-Mobil, we want to celebrate these heroes and their work to make our community a better place. Visit the link to fill out the Local Heroes submission form. (Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy: Low Beginner - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Teen Enrichment - MMS Community Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• "On the Road" Pumpkin Picking at Glover Farms. (4 p.m.)
• Puzzle Night- MMS Community Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• October Chamber Meeting - Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics & Shirley. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nearby Events: Another Fall Festival is coming to Patchogue! The host will be the golf simulator bar and restaurant, Birdies. The event kicks off Sunday, featuring live music, pumpkin beers, food and a costume contest. A 50 percent discount will be offered if you would like to golf. (Patch)
• For those up for the Christmas Lightshow, Enchanted Forest and Holiday Villages, don't miss the chance to participate in the Suffolk Girl Scouts Annual Holiday Lightshow! The event will be held at Smith Point Park in Shirley from Nov. 26 to Dec. 30. Tickets are on sale now to guarantee "early bird" spots at https://www.gssclightshow.com/. (Smithtown Matters)
• A blood drive is happening today at the Student Activities Center of Stony Brook University. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., New York Blood Center professionals will take donations. If you want to know who's eligible to donate or the COVID-19 precautions, visit here. (Patch)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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