🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Man Charged With Animal Cruelty

Morning, Shirley-Mastic! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, Feb. 22 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in Shirley-Mastic.

First, today's weather:

Occasional afternoon rain. High: 52, low: 50.

Here are the top 5 stories in Shirley-Mastic today:

1. A man was charged with animal cruelty in Mastic. According to the Suffolk police, Ylik Mathews, 34, did not provide food and medical attention to a 6-month-old female puppy. He is called to appear in the First District Court in Central Islip on March 8. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
2. Smoke Shake Barbecue is opening soon in Mastic. Brandon Cahill and his father are in the business together and will serve hot smoke burgers, sandwiches, and more, along with a special family sauce recipe called "nana’s sauce." The grand opening will happen either in March or April at the location, 490 Mastic Road in Mastic Beach. (Greater LI)
3. The Long Island Museum welcomes families for the Winter Break with free admission. The free admission day will be on Thursday, Feb. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. The museum is located at 1200Route 25A, Stony Brook, and has a beautiful carriage collection on display! (tbrnewsmedia)
4. Nearby News: A man was seriously injured in a four-car crash in Commack. Police are investigating the crash that happened on Sunday afternoon. Maria Kopping was driving on Veterans Memorial Highway and attempted to make a left turn on Jericho Turnpike when she hit another car, driven by Freddy Roth from Brentwood. Roth was airlifted to a local hospital to be treated with serious injuries. (News 12 Brooklyn).
5. Looking for a house can be a hard task sometimes. Patch is glad to help you with your search by providing the newest listings in the market. Take a look at Patch's new properties for sale in the Shirley-Mastic area. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Literacy Kahoot: Presidents' Day — MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Gentle Yoga for Beginners — MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• Case Manager — MMS Community Library. (All Day)
• Get Crafty: Ceramic Painting — MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk Performing Arts: "It's tech week for Painted Alice! Do you have your tickets yet? (Link in bio)" (Instagram)
• Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY: "Daniel had always grown up with pets, but things had gotten a little too quiet at home. Without any furry friends to care for, and facing fatigue from treatment, Daniel could easily sleep for an entire day." (Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Enter the 'Girl Scouts to the Moon and Back' essay contest! Here’s your chance to win a Space Science badge that’s gone to outer space! Learn more by clicking the link in our bio." (Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Today is the last day of #NationalCookieWeekend and to earn this patch! How are you bringing your cookie booth to join in the celebration? " (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Shirley: "Hi, looking for a local painter around Mastic to give us an estimate to paint our whole house first week of March! Thanks!" (Nextdoor)

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— Debora Whitehead