🌱 Teen Arrested In Violent Break-In + Illegal Smokes R Us Fireworks

Hello, Shirley-Mastic! I'm Danielle and I'm filling in for your usual curator Debora this week. Please note that your newsletters may be a bit lighter during this time. Now, here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and delightful. High: 77 Low: 58.

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

1. A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a violent rape and home invasion in Mastic Beach. On Friday, Suffolk County police reported the teenager was arrested for his involvement in the attack on Apr. 19; a 14-year-old boy had been previously arrested in the case. According to investigators, two teenagers broke into the home of the 23-year-old victim, allegedly raping her, stabbing and slashing her, then escaping with cash and belongings.(CBS New York)
2. Two women have been arrested and charged with selling illegal fireworks at a Mastic store. According to the Suffolk County Police Department, Seventh Precinct crime section officers responded to the Smokes R Us shop on Poospatuck Lane following community complaints. Police found 250 cases of fireworks, valued at over $100,000, on shelves and in storage. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
3. Thirty-three students from William Paca Middle School, William Floyd Middle School, and William Floyd High School were selected to perform at the Suffolk County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) All-County ensembles. Acceptance into one of these ensembles is a prestigious honor reserved for the finest student musicians in the county. For a full list of students accepted, please visit the link. Congratulations to all! (Press Release Desk)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Playspace At MMSCL (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• If you're headed to the beaches in Huntington, keep in mind: Gold Star Battalion Beach is closed to bathing until further notice due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria. (Press Release Desk)
• The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's family-friendly "Girl Fest" kicks off on Jun. 11. If you're planning to attend, you can purchase a shirt in advance for only $10 (shirts cost $12 at the event). (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)
• Passing through the Hamptons or North Fork? Don't miss these eight unique East End roadside attractions and curiosities. (Dan's Papers)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.