🌱 Stolen Car Crashed On Dalia Road ​In Mastic Beach + Racial Graffiti

Good morning, hello! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally. In today's issue, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• A Mastic Beach resident reported derogatory racial graffiti.
• A stolen car was crashed on Dalia Road in Mastic Beach.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; windy, colder. High: 31, low: 1.

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

1. A Mastic Beach resident found a racial derogatory nickname graffiti on a street sign in Patchogue. The person saw the sign on the Mud Creek Dog Park on Tuesday and reported the fact to the Town of Brookhaven. (LI News 12)
2. Get warmer with an easy homemade soup recipe! As Long Island welcomes a cold wave this weekend, how about spending some time preparing a vegan and gluten-free soup that will help us to go through a one-digit temperature expected this Saturday? Check the ingredients and steps here. (TBR News Media)
3. For the love birds looking for Valentine's Day events on Long Island, Newsday lists outings in Nassau and Suffolk County for all who want to enjoy different activities this holiday. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
4. A stolen car was crashed on Dalia Road in Mastic Beach. Suffolk police are seeking the driver who fled the scene on Wednesday. The 2021 Mercedes was reported stolen in Dix Hills. No injuries were reported during the incident. (News 12 Brooklyn)
5. There are two upcoming open houses in the Shirley-Mastic. If you are on the journey of house hunting in the neighborhood, pencil these events down. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Dylan Sylvestre - MMS Community Library. (10:45 a.m.)
• Art Club - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Advanced Battle of the Books - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "A blast of icy arctic air is expected to blanket Long Island this weekend, forecasters said Thursday." (Patch)
• John S. Hobart Elementary school in Shirley will host its annual Family Day in March! Mark on your calendar March 25! Outdoor fun will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors are wanted! If you are interested in being a vendor during the event, email jshobartpto@gmail.com. (Patch Events)
• An Indoor Craft Fair will be hosted at 1 Picasso Way, in Middle Island, on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. If you want to catch up with some shopping, there will be handcrafted items made by local artisans, jewelry, chocolate, and other things. (Patch Events)

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Events:

• 90’s Night! STP, Rage Against The Machine and Nirvana Tribute Bands! Suffolk Theater. Tickets here. (February 3)
• Craft Fair. (February 4)
• Long Island Private School Fair. (February 4)
• Be My Valentine Dinner Dance at East Wind. (February 18)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Shirley-Mastic Daily? Contact me at shirley-mastic@patch.com.