🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Man Tried To Steal Detective's Gun

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and colder. High: 26, low: 9.

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

1. A man from Shirley resisted arrest and tried to steal a detective's gun during a struggle. Salvadore Paulette was facing charges for stealing electric wires from Home Depot. When detectives arrived to arrest him at a public parking lot, a struggle took place, and Salvadore was arrested when support officers arrived to help the detectives. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
2. The William Floyd High School Medical Club made a significant donation to the Child Life Department at Stony Brook Children's Hospital. The value of $1,235 will support the therapy, educational and recreational work the hospital has been offering to child patients. (Press Release Desk)
3. New Netflix series starring Giancarlo Esposito is set to be filmed on Long Island. Brookhaven Town Councilman Neil Foley announced last week that production "Jigsaw" will have Corey Beach in Blue Point as the scenario. (Greater Long Island)
4. A New York State Supreme Court judge has lifted Gov. Kathy Hochul's mask mandate but the decision was overturned and the mandate continues. Judge Thomas Rademaker said that mandate was made without the state legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul has no emergency powers, however, Judge Robert Miller in New York City granted the state's request for a stay of a Long Island judge's ruling while the governor's administration pursues an appeal. (News12)
5. Avino's Italian Table in Bellport is offering a special deal for the Long Island Restaurant Week. The dish is called Uncle Leo's chicken, served with fresh ricotta and a top dessert selection. Click on the link to check other local eateries and deals. (News12)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Encouragement Cards Pick-Up — MMS Library. (All Day)
• Class Visit — MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Family Literacy — MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Snacks and Stories — Plunder world by Linda Sejic. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "The Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce confirmed that Patchogue’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will make its long-awaited return to Main Street. David Kennedy, executive director of the chamber, told Greater Patchogue that the parade is set for noon on March 20." (Greater Long Island)
• Shirley-Mastic area job openings: See the latest. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
• Suffolk Community College: "We missed you! Welcome back." (Instagram)
• Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY: "Ironically, it was while doing what Alec loved — skiing — when the first signs of his health crisis appeared over a decade ago." (Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Our baker, Little Brownie Bakers (LBB), has informed us that as of today, Monday, Jan. 24, shipped orders for Adventurefuls™ will temporarily be unavailable in the Digital Cookie platform." (Instagram)

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— Debora Whitehead