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🌱 Patch AM: Suffolk Pols Have Discussed An Underpass At The LIRR Tracks On William Floyd Parkway In Shirley

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What's up Shirley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Shirley's William Floyd rail crossing may get long-discussed traffic underpass

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suffolk Pols Have Discussed An Underpass At The LIRR Tracks On William Floyd Parkway In Shirley (patch.com) — Local leaders are seriously exploring an underpass where William Floyd Parkway crosses the Long Island Rail Road tracks in Shirley, aiming to ease chronic backups that spill along Montauk Highway and toward Smith Point. While still in early discussion stages with no formal plan or funding finalized, officials say agencies are receptive, and traffic mitigation will be a key topic at a community meeting next month.
   

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    Saturday August 22
  • FEST AT THE FARM 2026 →
    Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave, Yaphank
    10:00 am
  • Birding by the Beach →
    Brookhaven, NY Calendar
    10:00 am
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    Center Moriches Free Public Library, 235 Montauk Hwy, Center Moriches
    2:00 pm
    • Sunday August 23
  • Come From Away →
    Gateway Playhouse, 215 S Country Rd, Bellport
    2:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • HS Fall Sports Begin
    Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
  • Work Session Meeting →
    Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville
    10:00 am
  • Grade 6 Orientation
    Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
    10:00 am
  • Seashell Turtles →
    Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library – Mastic Beach Satellite Branch, 369 Neighborhood Rd, Mastic Beach
    6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Suffolk Sheriff's Office Hosting Backpack Giveaway With EJ's PJs Before Local Kids Head Back To School (patch.com)
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  • As Drownings Reach 14 In Suffolk In 2026, Suffolk Officials Urge Caution At Beaches And Pools (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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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