🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Van Fire Kills One + Fatal Crash

Get on up, Shirley-Mastic! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Cold with plenty of sunshine. High: 37 Low: 27.

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

1. Two people were trapped in a van after it was engulfed in flames after a crash on North Ocean Avenue in Coram on Saturday night. One person was rescued and one died, according to witnesses. (News 12)
2. A 65-year-old Shoreham man died in Bellport on Saturday after a medical emergency led to him losing control of his car. Kevin Nash drove off Martha Avenue and his Jeep overturned. (Patch)
3. The nonprofit organization Angels of Long Island set up a pop-up shop called "Christmas Miracle 2021" on East Main Street in East Patchogue Sunday. The donated items can become free gifts for over 150 families. (News 12)
4. Lizbeth Carrillo is the first Latino member of the Patchogue Village Board. (Subscription: Newsday)

Today's Shirley-Mastic Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, 10 a.m.
• PASTA (Parenting a Second Time Around) in person, Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, 6:30 p.m.
• Library Board Meeting, Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, 7 p.m.

From my notebook:

• WhiskeyNeat recently opened at 124 E. Main St., Patchogue. The restaurant and whiskey bar has dishes like gochujang wings, grilled octopus, pastrami sandwiches and fried boneless chicken thighs over grits. (Subscription: Newsday)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Shirley: "Anyone have any suggestions for a reliable washer-dryer repair person?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Shirley: "Looking for a teenage kid from this area to help me rake leaves and another small job, I will pay fair as long as you work hard." (Nextdoor)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD’s Sunniest Blooms (December 21)
• Add your event

Announcements:

• Congratulations To Hills East Football (Details)
• Add your announcement

Job listings:

• Dental Receptionist (Details)
• Add your job listing

Loving the Shirley-Mastic Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers
• Send me a news tip or suggestion at shirley-mastic@patch.com

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you soon!

— Jackie