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🌱 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

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Morning Shirley! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Shirley ranks among America's small cities this year

Also on today's calendar: Family Information Open House Fun Night and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
  • Tuesday: Cooler with plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best small cities in America: Only 1 New York community landed in the top 1% (ithacajournal.com) — WalletHub's latest study of more than 1,300 small U.S. cities ranks Saratoga Springs in the nation's top 1 percent, and Shirley in the 47th percentile for overall livability. The analysis weighs affordability, economic health, schools, health, quality of life, and safety, giving Shirley residents a data point to compare their community with other small cities across the state and country.
   

📸 Around Shirley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shirley

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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

📣 Shirley Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Shirley. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Shirley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shirley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mastic

Mastic Beach

  • Hayduk Engineering expanding with $4M Ronkonkoma acquisition (libn.com)

Yaphank

  • Police Arrest Four And Seize Race Car Following Illegal Drag Race In NY (newsbreak.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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