🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Zombie Houses Demolished + Family Literacy

Happy Monday, people of Shirley-Mastic! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Sun is giving way to clouds. High: 54, low: 44.

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

1. William Floyd High School hosted its annual college fair & career expo to help students prepare for their future choices after high school graduation. The event was held in the school gymnasium, where various college representatives gave information to the students about the colleges and what they have to offer. (Press Release Desk)
2. Brookhaven town demolished three houses that superstorm Sandy damaged in 2012. The zombie houses located at 794, 795, and 798 Riviera Drive have been vacant and were purchased by Suffolk County. (LongIsland.com)
3. Chops Steakhouse celebrates its Patchogue opening with a ribbon-cut ceremony on West Main. The new high-end restaurant is located at 38 W. Main St. Resident and business owner, John Sarno, will proudly serve the community with a menu filled with delicate dining-inspired dishes and a great wine selection. (Greater Long Island)
4. Nearby News: Quay-Sean Renard Hines, who is facing charges for the Northwell employee fatal shooting, was in a two-year relationship with the victim and stalked her for months after the break-up. (News12)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy FC - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Guidance with Ms. Joseph - MMS Community Library. (3 p.m.)
• Introduction to Microsoft Excel - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)
• Preschool Book Bundle (ages 2 to 5 years) - Grab & Go Kit at MMSCL. (10 a.m.)
• Baby Book Bundle (birth - 23 months) - Grab & Go Kit at MMSCL. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY: "The impact of a wish lasts a lifetime, and that wish is just the starting point. That spark of hope can change everything for children battling critical illnesses." (Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Happy National Volunteer Month! Girl Scout Volunteers bring the power of Girl Scouting to girls everywhere. Because of them, Girl Scouts go on to make the world a better place." (Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Sign up for our Virtual Job Fair (link in our bio) on Friday, April 22. Time slots are available between 9 a.m. - and 5 p.m. First-come, first-served." (Instagram)

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— Debora Whitehead

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