🌱 Patch AM: Community Ponders Fate Of Island Cinemas Movie Theater Property In Mastic, Shuttered Since COVID-19 Pandemic

Hello Shirley! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Shirley neighbors weigh in on the future of Island Cinemas site

Also on today's calendar: Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Windy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.
• Saturday: Windy with rain at times, temps: high: 62, low: 56.
• Sunday: Very windy; occasional rain, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Community Ponders Fate Of Island Cinemas Movie Theater Property In Mastic, Shuttered Since COVID-19 Pandemic (patch.com) — Residents in the Mastic–Shirley area are debating what should replace the long-shuttered Island Cinemas property in Mastic, with some nostalgic locals hoping for a theater and others pushing for restaurants, retail, or a grocery store that better serves nearby Shirley neighborhoods. Town officials say new sewers have sparked developer interest in mixed-use projects, while civic and environmental leaders warn against dense housing so close to the Forge River and urge careful planning that protects water quality and traffic flow.
   

📸 Around Shirley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shirley

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 18
• Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
  The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• MMSCL Staff: "Makerspace Creations" and Seeress Mugga Rose: "Kitchen Witches & Holy Hags" →
  Main Library, 407 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley
• JD Verbeck: "Lunar Gallery at Main." →
  Main Library, 407 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley
Saturday October 3
• Country Fair at Hallockville →
  Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave, Riverhead
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 25
• Bridge Club →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  1:00 pm
• Bingo →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  2:00 pm
• Art for Littles series →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Craft KIT Giveaway →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
• Child Safety Seat Check on National Seat Check Saturday →
  Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
  8:00 am
• Growing Up Wild →
  Brookhaven, NY Calendar
  10:00 am
• Create a Bookmark →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  10:00 am
• Who Ya Gonna Call? 988! Suicide Awareness →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  10:00 am
• Lighthouse: Evening Tower Tour
  Fire Island Lighthouse; Robert Moses State Park Field 5 Fire Island Lighthouse. Parking is available at Robert Moses State Park Field 5. Walk east 0.6 miles on boardwalk to the Lighthouse.
  6:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cafe Associate in Medford. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Mastic

• Knicks Legend 'Clyde' Frazier Brings Basketball Wisdom to Mastic (southshorepress.com)
• 'He Enjoyed Helping The Community': LI Patriarch, Who Started Family Tradition Of Firefighting, Dies At 80 (patch.com)
• Don't miss these fall events (trihamletnews.com)

Mastic Beach

• Police Seek More Victims After Mall Bathroom Arrest (southshorepress.com)

Yaphank

• Kids Korner: Sept. 24 to Oct. 1, 2026 (tbrnewsmedia.com)
• Montauk Bus expanding with Yaphank acquisition (libn.com)

Ok Shirley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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