🌱 Patch AM: 'Our Lives Changed Forever': Mother Of LI Man Killed In PA Hit-And-Run Seeks Justice

Good morning to you Shirley! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Shirley mother pleads for tips in son's fatal PA hit-and-run
• Veteran looking for work in Shirley? See this week's opening

Also on today's calendar: Family Information Open House Fun Night and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
• Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Our Lives Changed Forever': Mother Of LI Man Killed In PA Hit-And-Run Seeks Justice (patch.com) — Residents of Shirley are being urged to help find the driver who fatally struck 27-year-old local resident Kyle Elardo in a Pennsylvania hit-and-run on September 17. His mother, Danielle, is pleading for tips about a Subaru sedan with front-end damage and any dashcam footage from Route 903, stressing that widespread sharing across New York and beyond could bring crucial answers and justice.
   

• Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Oct. 5, 2026 (va.gov) — Veterans in Shirley can apply for a Filling Operator I job with American Regent, one of many positions highlighted nationwide this week. The roundup also shares webinars, virtual job fairs, and resources to help former service members translate military skills into civilian careers, from federal roles to remote opportunities and franchise ownership paths.
   

📸 Around Shirley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shirley

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Family Information Open House Fun Night →
  Raynor Country Day School, 170 Montauk Hwy, Remsenburg-Speonk
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Dino Days at Waterdrinker North Fork →
  Waterdrinker North Fork, 4560 Sound Ave, Riverhead
  9:00 am
Thursday November 5
• RCDS Veterans' Day Ceremony →
  Raynor Country Day School, 170 Montauk Hwy, Remsenburg-Speonk, NY, 11972,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Columbus Day (Observed) School Closed
  William Floyd Learning Center Shirley, NY 11967
Thursday October 15
• Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School Hispanic Heritage Night
  Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Stop 22 Event →
  Raynor Country Day School
  1:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7
• Mah-Jongg Club →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  10:00 am
• Computer & Smartphone Support: What is Dual Authentication? →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  10:30 am
• Zoning Board Meeting →
  Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville
  2:00 pm
• LHS Financial Aid Workshop Virtual
  Longwood Central School District Yaphank, NY 11980
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Parent Chat and Play →
  350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank
• Defensive Driving Class →
  Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville
  9:00 am
• William Floyd Middle School Hispanic Heritage Night
  WFMS
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Steel Sports Octoberfest →
  Lasorda Legacy Park, Yaphank
• LHS Stay Awake A-Thon
  Longwood Central School District Yaphank, NY 11980
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Mastic

• Thousands Raised For Mastic Family After House Fire (patch.com)
• 'Our Lives Changed Forever': Mother Of LI Man Killed In PA Hit-And-Run Seeks Justice (patch.com)
• 2012 GMC Acadia For Sale at Rite Choice Auto of Mastic - (516) 755-3064 (longisland.com)

Brookhaven

• TRAVEL ADVISORY: Overnight Closure on Eastbound Long Island Expressway in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County (longisland.com)
• Town Officials Address Property Tax Cap, Unfunded Mandates (lilifepolitics.com)
• Schaffer survives Dems leadership vote - The Long Island Advance (longislandadvance.net)

Patchogue

• Suffolk Police To Take Part In National Coffee With A Cop Day On Wednesday (patch.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

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