🌱Shirley-Mastic Daily: Plea Hearing For Man Charged In Crash + Events

Up and at them, Shirley-Mastic! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started. Everything you need to know about what's happening today in Shirley-Mastic.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with a few showers. High: 55, low: 49.

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

1. William Petersohn, 30, of Mastic, was charged with driving under the influence and causing a crash that caused a chain reaction that nearly killed a police officer. Peterson's next court appearance is scheduled for May 24. The sentence most likely will be six months in jail and five years on probation. (Patchogue Patch)
2. Come to the MMS Community Library and get crafty to celebrate Mother's Day! Create a mother's day card to be gifted to the mother figure in your life! The program starts at 4 p.m. on May 3. (MMSCL)
3. A group of activists gathered in front of the Tikki's bar in Patchogue to protest against the bar's advertisement for the Cinco de Mayo events. The Latino community claims the flyer was racist and wanted to boycott the event. Owner Michael Bruemmer said the ad was humorous and did not intend to offend any group. (News12)
4. An European-style restaurant, Colosso Di Rodi Greek Bistro, is set for its grand opening in downtown Patchogue next month. The new spot is located at 58 S. Ocean Avenue and will be ready to serve its delights at the end of May. (Greater LI)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Mother's Day Inspired Hearts - at MMSCL. (10:30 a.m.)
• Art with Ladybug Girl - MMS Community Library. (4:30 p.m.)
• Intermediate Painting: Daffodil Pillow Cover at MMSCL. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY: "Your support transformed the lives of thousands of children who received wishes, and will help those whose wishes are ready to come true." (Instagram)
• The Advanced Placement (AP) Exams will be held at the William Floyd High School from May 2 until May 13. If you are an AP student scheduled to take an exam, click on the link to access more information. (Press Release Desk)
• Are you looking forward to Spring and Summer fun? The Town of Brookhaven released the schedule of spring and summer programs. (TBR News Media)

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Events:

• Mother's Day Brunch at East Wind. (May 8)
• Mother's Day Dinner at Desmond's. (May 8)
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Announcements:

• National Football Foundation Honors Suffolk County Players (Details)
• 60 years plus? Memory issues? (Details)
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Gigs & services:

• We Paint Kitchen Cabinets (Details)
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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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