🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: William Floyd Boys' Varsity Returns

Happy Wednesday, people of Shirley-Mastic! Here's what's happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, High: 49, low: 19.

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

1. The William Floyd High School boys' varsity basketball team is set for a start! After five years, the team is back in competitions finishing the 2021-22 Colonials with an 8-6 League I record (10-8 overall). (Press Release Desk)
2. A Jamaican restaurant opened in the Center Moriches area with a menu inspired by a grandmother's recipes. For three siblings it's not just a business being opened but a chance to spread their family history through homemade dishes that remind them of their childhood and Jamaican roots. (Greater LI)
3. Looking for an outing this weekend? Take a look at this week's events in the Shirley-Mastic area. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
4. Fire Island Ferries, Inc. is planning to suspend services after failed negotiations with the Village of Ocean Beach board. On an official statement, the ferry company expressed intentions to suspend services on March 1, because they have been operating under an expired contract for over a year but are hoping to reach an agreement as soon as possible. (Greater LI)
5. Nearby News: A student from Riverhead High School had difficulty breathing after eating “a chocolate edible” inside the school. The term refers to an edible marijuana form. The student was transported to the Peconic Bay Medical Center, police confirmed. (Newsbreak)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy — MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• HIICAP- Health Insurance Counseling — MMS Community Library. (2 p.m.)
• Social Worker at the Library — MMS Community Library. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Humans of New York: "I was just a girl from Poland. But I wasn’t afraid when I came here. It was like a big, beautiful machine to me. The energy, the madness of it. On my very first day, I stood on the corner of Broadway and 44th Street." (Instagram)
• Suffolk County Parks: "We may be biased, but we love Suffolk County Parks! Show your favorite park some love today and share your best park pictures with us by tagging us in your Instagram posts and stories." (Instagram)
• Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY: "We're proud to become the first national charity partner for @redlobster. Together, we can bring hope and joy to wish families and serve up experiences of a lifetime." (Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Girl Scout Cookies® are the quickest way to someone’s heart." (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Shirley: "If you need a new website, give Red O a call at 631- 875-5360." (Nextdoor)

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— Debora Whitehead