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🌱 Patch AM: Community Ponders Fate Of Island Cinemas Movie Theater Property In Mastic, Shuttered Since COVID-19 Pandemic
Coming up: Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival on the Shirley Patch calendar
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!)
- 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 ★
- Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
11:00 am
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- 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 - Country Fair at Hallockville →
Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave, Riverhead
10:00 am
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
📣 Shirley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - 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
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
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- Perspective Eye Care Long Island — (631) 736-6161
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cafe Associate in Medford. Apply here.
- Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Patchogue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shirley here.
🗞 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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