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🌱 Patch AM: How a Shirley motel stop preceded a deadly Suffolk County stabbing

Also, don’t miss William Floyd Estate Appreciation Day on the Shirley Patch calendar

Thursday June 4th Patch AM

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  • How a Shirley motel stop preceded a deadly Suffolk County stabbing

Also on today's calendar: William Floyd Estate Appreciation Day and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Long Beach man indicted for 'brutally killing' woman in knife attack (news12.com) — A woman driving through Shirley after dropping off a friend at a local motel was later fatally attacked, with the suspect now indicted on murder charges. The violent incident, which began after the Shirley stop, unfolded across several Suffolk County locations before police intervened. Prosecutors say surveillance footage and witness accounts will be key evidence in the case.    


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    William Floyd Learning Center Shirley, NY 11967
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  • Matthew McCue, of Mastic Beach, charged in shooting that left 2 hospitalized (newsday.com)

Yaphank

  • Long Beach man indicted for 'brutally killing' woman in knife attack (news12.com)
  • Fireworks, Demo Derby To Celebrate America's Military Service, Scouts And Local Sports League Night At Riverhead (racedayct.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Doggone! (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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