🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Jake Koenigsdorf Fundraiser + Nature Walks

Hi all. I'm here on time with your fresh copy of the Shirley-Mastic Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know.

First, today's weather:

Thunderstorm. High: 86, low: 70.

Here are the top 4 stories in Shirley-Mastic today:

1. A family from Mastic seeks donations for the Jake Koenigsdorf Foundation, which helps those struggling with addiction. Resident Jeffery W. Abinette is remembered for his efforts to help others while fighting heroin addiction himself. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
2. William Floyd School District has registration open for the school free meals program. Students are asked to visit the school's website to apply for the 2022-23 school year. (Press Release Desk)
3. Nearby News: Get ready for a "Latte Fun" with a new coffee spot coming to town! The Southdown Coffee will be brewing in Patchogue at its latest location in the New Village Complex on Main Street. (Patch)
4. Meet Nick LaLota, the Republican nominated by Suffolk County voters to run for the seat of the U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin in November. LaLota received 95 percent of precincts on Tuesday, Aug. 23. (TBR News Media)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Morning Nature Walks at Wertheim Wildlife Refuge. (9:30 a.m.)
• Water Play at Shirley Beach - MMS Community Library. (11 a.m.)
• Art Club — MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Greater Patchogue: "The Jets cut Selden's Eiljah Riley, but there are plenty of teams that could still use his services, says sports reporter Jamie Stuart." (GreaterPatchogue via Facebook)
• Suffolk Times: "The Southold Town Board voted down a zone change that would have allowed construction of the 24-unit affordable housing proposal dubbed Cutchogue Woods." (Suffolk Times via Instagram)
• Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY: "We are celebrating World Princess Week — a weeklong celebration of all the glitter and grit that comes with being a true princess." (Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY via Instagram)

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

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

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