🌱 Shirley Officers Recognized For Helping A 4-year- Old Boy + Events

Welcome back, Shirley-Mastic. Before I start, I wish you all a happy Christmas Eve! May today bring you what your heart desires that will lead you to the best Christmas ever! Now let's see what's happening around town. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• A Suffolk woman has been convicted of murder.
• Local officers were recognized for saving a little boy.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Some sun with winds subsiding. High: 18, low: 16.

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

1. A Suffolk woman has been convicted and sentenced to fourteen years in prison for fatally stabbing another woman in 2021. Both women lived in the same house when they had an argument that became violent. (Riverhead News Review)
2. Two police officers from Shirley were recognized for saving a little boy's life. A four-year-old was using a metal straw when he fell. The straw penetrated his mouth and damaged his arteries, causing severe bleeding. The officers put him on oxygen and took him to Stony Brook Hospital to be treated. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
3. They say what is a blessing for some can be a "curse" for others. As the holiday approaches, many people may feel sad and lonely. That can open the windows for depression or suicide. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases of suicide are high among Americans aged 10 to 34. Stony Brook professionals give tips for those struggling with mental health during the holidays. (Three Village Patch)
4. Low temperatures are expected on Long Island during the Christmas weekend. There is a coastal flood warning and a frigid weekend ahead of us. Visit the Long Island News 12 page to check details of the weather predictions for the holiday weekend. (LI News12)

Nearby events today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Fantastic Gardens Farmers Market. (10 a.m.)
• Bryan Gallo live at The Brick House Restaurant (Christmas Eve!). (4 p.m.)
• Christmas Eve Buffet at Lombardi's on the Bay. (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Registration is still open for middle school and high school SCOPE enrichment programs! These programs are free for William Floyd students!" (Patch)
• A Shirley woman pleads guilty to illegally drawing money out of senior disabled residents' bank accounts. According to the police, about $50,000 was stolen from nursing home residents under her care. Visit the link to read the whole story. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
• Have you heard that a Wegmans Supermarket is coming to Long Island? The store is expected to open in 2024 in Lake Grove! The Village of Lake Grove has approved the grocery store to be set up at the DSW Plaza on Middle Country Road. (Smithtown Patch)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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