šŸŒ± Shirley-Mastic Daily: Pinewood Shooting + New Eatery In Mastic

Debora Whitehead
Updated ·3 min read

Rise and shine, Shirley-Mastic! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on today in Shirley-Mastic.

First, today's weather:

A snow shower in the p.m. High: 40, Low: 19.

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

  1. A woman was shot on Sunday night on Pinewood Drive in Shirley. According to the police reports, the woman was shot in the chest after stopping at a location on Pinewood Drive to "take her belongings." She was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital to be treated. No arrests were made, and police are investigating the case. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

  2. Smoke Shack BBQ is moving to a permanent location in Mastic Beach. After serving a variety of barbecue sandwiches in the Center Moriches area, owners are about to settle in at a new storefront location at 490 Mastic Road in Mastic Beach. The grand opening is set for this spring. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

  3. Looking for an outing this weekend? Patch has you covered with a calendar of upcoming events in the Shirley- Mastic area. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

  4. MMS Community Library will have a President's Day "Grab & Go Kit" available from Feb. 20-26. The activities are planned for preschool and school-aged and include crafts and activities for families to enjoy together. No registration is required. (MMS Library)

  5. Nearby News: U-Haul Company opened a new dealer to serve the community in Coram and its surroundings. Handy Pantry of Coram, located at 1879 Route 112, will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, etc. The new partnership will support Handy Pantry in the growth of its business after the challenges that the store faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. (LongIsland.com)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

  • Babies Boogie ā€” IN-PERSON ā€” MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)

  • Community Service ā€” Decorate the Department. (11 a.m.)

  • "On the Road" ā€” Great Backyard Bird Count at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge. (All Day)

  • Preschool Book Bundle (ages 2 to 5 years) ā€” Grab & Go Kit. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Suffolk Times: "Greenportā€™s Jahmeek Freeman soars past Piersonā€™s Leo Butler and toward the basket for two points during the Suffolk County Class C final Wednesday night at Westhampton Beach High School." (Instagram)

  • Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY: "Sometimes, you just need to step up and be a hero. A walk and an unexpected encounter with a person experiencing homelessness left a lasting impression on Ja'Bree." (Instagram)

  • Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Host a Stand-A-Bout in front of your home! Together, you and your family can learn the five skills, earn money for your troop and get amazing rewards and patches." (Instagram)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, South Shirley: "Hi, hope you're enjoying the weather! Weā€™re offering 10 percent off any exterior repairs like fencing, painting, deck restoration, window cleaning, roof/gutter/house washing, re-grouting, screen door replacement, and more! Call: 631-488-8253." (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

ā€” Debora Whitehead

This article originally appeared on the Shirley-Mastic Patch