🌱Scholarship Fundraiser Draws $600,000 + Pumpkin Picking Fall Fun

Hey, everybody. It's Wednesday in Shirley-Mastic, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community today. Today you will read about...

• William Floyd Scholarship Golf Fundraiser.
• Suffolk County Welcomes 55 new officers.
• Virtual Puzzle Night at MMS Community Library and more!

First, today's weather:

Sun, some clouds. High: 76, low: 67.

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

1. A swearing-in ceremony at the Maxine S. Postal Auditorium welcomed 55 new correction officers for Suffolk County. The recruits will now complete a three-month training before joining forces with Suffolk Police officers in December. (Long Island.com)
2. The Board of Education honored Anthony Liberti, Anthony Alfano and Anthony Coraci of Century 21 for their support in the district's Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament. The fundraiser was held at the Bellport Golf Club, raising $600,000 in funds for William Floyd School District. (William Floyd School District)
3. Long Island welcomes the season of pumpkins, leaves and hay stacks! Access a complete guide of places to go pumpkin picking in our area and enjoy some fall fun. (News 12 Hudson Valley)
4. Attention puzzle lovers, Ms. Erica from MMS Community Library will host the "Virtual Puzzle Night" on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Participants will have fun completing the virtual jigsaw sheet. (MMSCL)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Tech Club - MMS Community Library. (3 p.m.)
• Social Worker - MMS Community Library. (5 p.m.)
• Creation Station at Mastic Rec - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "A special unit of police officers will be deployed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to ride Long Island Rail Road trains due to increased safety concerns among riders and employees and a spike in crime, according to published reports." (Patch)
• For those who like to appreciate and support local artists, the Arts on Terry Contemporary Artist's Fair is on Sunday, Sept. 25, starting at 1 p.m. It's a family-friendly event for those who want to find a unique early Christmas gift or to look for an outing in the Village. (Village of Patchogue)
• Patch: "It's a year after the death of Gabby Petito, but only three out of the ten recommendations for handling domestic violence calls — after an investigation into the traffic stop with her and Brian Laundrie — have been completed by Moab City police, according to records obtained by Fox News Digital." (Patch)

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• St John's Annual Greek Festival. (September 23)
• EmblemHealth Healthier Futures Wellness Expo: Free Live Music & More! (September 24)
• Pocketbook Bingo - Specialist Matthew Baylis Memorial Fund. (October 7)
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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— Debora Whitehead

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