🌱 Patch AM: Stop 22 Event and 11 more events

Also check out Family Information Open House Fun Night on the Shirley Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: See how Shirley ranks among America’s small cities this year

Make time for Family Information Open House Fun Night on the Shirley Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Pedestrian Struck On William Floyd Parkway: Police

Also, don’t miss Family Information Open House Fun Night on the Shirley Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How does Shirley really stack up against America’s best small cities?

And on the Shirley Patch calendar - Country Fair at Hallockville

🌱 Patch AM: Planning to camp at Smith Point? Check this storm update first.

And check out Country Fair at Hallockville on the Shirley Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Suffolk Parks Officials Continuing To Assess Nor'Easter Damage; Cleanup To Last 1 More Day: Exec

Coming up: Country Fair at Hallockville on the Shirley Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Brookhaven Officials Call On MTA To Address Traffic Woes In Mastic-Shirley

Also, don’t miss Country Fair at Hallockville on the Shirley Patch calendar

Free Farmer's Market / Information Fair Coming To Mastic Beach Next Week

It will be brought to St. Jude's in a partnership between Long Island Cares and the Town of Brookhaven.

LI Man Accused In Dad's Labor Day Slaying Has 'History Of Mental Health Issues,' Defense Attorney Says: PM

Also: Community love for family whose son died in pool / Man "crushed" by truck: PD / 21 dogs rescued: PD / Handgun brandished in Lyft: PD

Staying Cool, While 'Bringing Back Some Memories,' As The Shirley Drive-In Facebook Page Continues To Explode

"And, I always say I made the first meme for Long Island. It's been known, but people don't say it. I got a lot of hype."

1 Of 3 $100K Powerplay Tickets In NY Sold At Shirley Shop: Officials

The two other tickets were sold at Wegmans in Lake Grove and A L T Fuel and Food Inc. in Syracuse, NY Lottery officials say.

Girl, 2, Found In Long Island Pool Dies: 'Her Absence Has Left An Unimaginable Hole In All Our Hearts': PM

Also: Foot chase after jewel-theft spree: PD / Jeep crashes into LI school: PD / Man shot on LI: PD / 200-vehicle street takeover: PD

'Hard To Believe It's 30 Years': An Uncle Remembers The Night TWA Flight 800 Went Down Off Long Island

For John Seaman, of Families of TWA Flight 800, returning to Smith Point is like a time warp. All the memories come back vividly.

'Very Laid Back' Smith Point Ceremony Expected For 30th Anniversary Of TWA Flight 800 Crash On Long Island

UPDATE: More than 100 families are expected to attend, with support from officials, who will be there for them, official says.

Top-Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Worth More Than $26K Sold In Shirley

Do you have the winning ticket?

Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Leads To Indictment Of LI Man Who Sold Nearly 1K Pills To Uncover Officer: DA | PM

Also: Parking spot execution: DA / 'Combative' resist of arrest: PD / Book celebrates beloved bartender / Fire / Fatal crash: PD / Citarella

Stay Safe on the Water This Boating Season- Coast Guard Auxiliary Message

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Eastern LI provides these tips to stay safe on the water this boating season.

Evicted Woman Struck And Her Belongings Swiped On Long Island: Police | Patch PM

Also: LI's American Idol contender / Gang takedown: DA / No Kings / Woman directs execution of man who parked outside: DA / 'Horrific' find

Woman Found Dead In Vehicle In Shopping Center On LI: Police

Also: NY soldier dies in 'Spartan Shield' / DWI with 3 kids: PD / Eatery's 50 years / Lottery / Carbon monoxide / Fatal crash: PD / Burial

First Responders Rescue 10-Year-Old Stuck On LI Home's Rooftop: Patch PM

Also: Woman's body found: PD / Jail heating fixed: Sheriff / Fatal stabbing sentencing: DA / 1 dog rescued, 1 dies in fire: PD / Dough & Co.

High School Student, Who Died Unexpectedly 1 Month After His 16th Birthday, Was 'Special,' Mom Says: Patch PM

Also: Guilty plea in fatal crash: DA / Baby on road; murder charge: Court docs / "Inappropriate touching": PD / Trader Joe's / Hall of Fame

Top TAKE 5 Ticket Worth More Than $15K Sold In Shirley: New York Lottery

It was from Sunday's midday drawing. Do you have the winning ticket?

Job Opportunity: Join the Citarella Family at our Future Westhampton Location!

The Ultimate Gourmet Market is getting ready to expand in the Hamptons—and all positions are open at their upcoming Westhampton market.

Beechwood at the Waterways in Moriches launches pre-construction sales

Villa-style models with spacious floorplans start in the mid-$600,000s.

​ Grandma Nearly Swindled Out Of Thousands Sent To LI In Bogus Bail Money Scam: DA | Patch PM

Also: Thomas Valva's mom speaks out / Stefanik bows out / Rare mandarin dug killed by hunter? / $850K sewer grate settlement / Theater helps

'Horrific Ordeal': How A LI Community Demanded Action After Cat Was Intentionally Shot | Patch PM

Also: Motorcylist, 18, dies in crash: PD / 'Professional burglars' convicted: DA / Young osprey rescued / 9/11 hero saved by lung transplant

Dead Shark Found Washed Ashore On Long Island Beach: DEC | Patch PM

Also: Man pulled into MRI machine: PD / BWI crash, fiancé hurt: DA / Lobster save / Cocaine bust: DA / Fire / Terrorist threat: PD / Oysters

'The House Exploded': LI Fundraises For Parents Who Survived House Fire That Killed Son: Patch PM

Also: New doc on accused Gilgo killer Tuesday / Nurses picket / Woman shot dead: PD / 3 sisters hurt in crash: PD / Murder for hire: DA

'The House Exploded': LI Fundraises For Parents Who Survived House Fire That Killed Son

"My parents lost everything, their son, their home, all their keepsakes. I am so grateful they both made it out alive."- Melissa Santoro.

Officers Rescue Baby Ducks On Long Island: Police

Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a group of ducklings trapped in a Long Island storm drain earlier this week.

Officer Slashed While Making An Arrest On LI: Police | Patch PM

Also: School cellphone ban: Hochul / Parents survive house fire, son dies: PD / New farmers' market / Rite Aid closing / E-biker killed: PD

Rally Against Hate' Outside LI High School Leads To Arrest: PD | PM

Also: Gilgo search bodies ID'd: DA / Motorcyclist hurt: PD / $20K in Tesla damage: PD / 74 suspensions: PD / Missing cat / Tulip proposal

Beloved LI Basketball Coach Posthumously Honored With Diversity Award

Coach Darrell Sumpter "truly embodied the spirit of community and compassion," Legis. James Mazzarella says.

LI Girl, 7, In Cancer Fight, Feted For Organizing St. Baldrick's Event

Rayna Graziano received the Suffolk Sheriff's Community Leadership Award at Shaves for a Cure last Thursday in Mastic Beach.

Pizza Deliveryman Carjacked At Gunpoint On LI: Police | PM

Also: Thieves steal trailer, parts worth $135K: PD / Drugs, neglected dogs found: PD / Gilgo / Man dead in tent : PD / Missing girl case

New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency as Donations Plummet

NYBC has seen a nearly 30% drop in donations in recent weeks which has resulted in 6.5k fewer donations & crippled the region’s blood supply

Starlink Glimpsed Over Long Island Skies On New Year's Night

It's expected to appear over the next few days, according to findstarlink.com. Send us your photos.

Long Island Woman Honored For Rescuing Man From Icy Creek: Patch PM

Also: "Fearing for life" in gunpoint robbery: PD / Road improvements: Hochul / NYE DWI crackdown / Missing woman / 2nd stabbing arrest: PD

2 Shootings Within Minutes Of Each Other On LI Investigated: PD | PM

Also: Town wins eminent domain battle / Mets manager visits LI eatery / Man in wheelchair hit: PD / Day care investigation: PD / Moana

LI Woman Whose Dog Mauled Toddler, His Uncle Pleads Guilty: DA | PM

Also: 2 siblings with heart transplants head to school / Guilty plea in body parts case: Docs / 38-year mailman retires / Court dedicated

LI School Bus Driver, 71, Caught With Child Pornography: Police | PM

Also: Fatal crash into home: PD / Gas main break / Windmill's new chapter / Shellfishing moratorium hearing / Eatery turns 65 / Polish fair

July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events Around Shirley-Mastic

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Shirley and Mastic.

Small Businesses Are Recovering With Help From Flushing Bank

As a community bank, Flushing Bank worked closely with neighborhood businesses to help them stay on track throughout the pandemic.