🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Drive-By Shots + Shirley Teen In Crash

Rise and shine, Shirley-Mastic! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's going on in town today.

A drive-by shooting occurred in the North Bellport-East Patchogue area. The LIRR says no alcohol on trains to and from SantaCon this weekend.

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 41 Low: 30.

Here are the top stories in Shirley-Mastic today:

1. News 12 has details on a drive-by shooting in East Patchogue-North Bellport. A man was shot while riding in the back of an SUV and seriously injured. (News 12)
2. Patch reports that 18-year-old Jacqueline Gonzalez, of Shirley, was seriously injured in a four-car accident on the Long Island Expressway around 4:30 p.m. in Holtsville. The other drivers were not injured. (Patch)
3. Peggy Spellman Hoey advises SantaCon attendees that the Long Island Rail Road and Metropolitan Transportation Authority is banning alcohol consumption on trains during the convention. The ban runs from 4 a.m. on Saturday through noon on Sunday and includes platforms. (Patch)
4. Peggy Spellman Hoey explains that the Suffolk County Sheriff office will crack down on illegal parking in handicapped spaces from now until the New Year. Fines are between $50 and $150. (Patch)

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