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Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• 'They Feel Sad This Happened To Us': Spike In Donations After Hate Graffiti At Site Of Future LI Mosque (patch.com) — Residents in and around Shirley are rallying behind the Islaamic Center of Mastic and Shirley after hateful graffiti targeted its future mosque site on Tudor Road, spurring a spike in donations. The imam outlines how local and online crowdfunding, including support from Jewish and Christian neighbors, is driving a multi-year fundraising plan to complete the community-focused complex with prayer space, sports facilities, and a food pantry.
• William Floyd Reaches 'Significant Milestone' Of 95 Percent Graduation Rate: District Officials (patch.com) — Families in the William Floyd district, including many from the Shirley area, are seeing the payoff of years of investment as the four-year graduation rate reaches 95 percent for the Class of 2026. District leaders highlight especially strong gains for students with disabilities and point to expanded academic pathways, career and technical programs, arts, athletics, and student supports that aim to keep local graduates on track for future success.
• Being Muslim on Long Island, after 9/11 and now: Stories of hatred and healing (newsday.com) — Muslim residents across Long Island describe discrimination they faced after 9/11 and the gradual progress toward acceptance, including interfaith work and public service. For Shirley readers, the story highlights recent anti-Muslim graffiti at the future mosque site along William Floyd Parkway and the strong response from Suffolk police, underscoring both ongoing challenges and community support.
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