Mastic Eyesore Co-Owned By Assistant Principal

I was alarmed to read a recent Newsday article about Rob King, the assistant principal at Paca Middle School in the William Floyd School District. The article states Rob King co-owns a Mastic home the Brookhaven Town Supervisor Mark Lesko claimed is "one of the worst properties in the entire Town of Brookhaven. It was unfit for human occupancy."

The house located at 120 N. Titmus Drive, Mastic, was illegally rented to tenants. King, who works in our community but lives in Smithtown, co-owns this Mastic home with a resident of Nesconset since 2003. King claims to be unaware of the situation and thought the co-owner was residing in the home to make renovations for legal rentals.

Since King is present in Mastic Beach everyday for his job, I'm unsure why he never checked the house. The lack of electricity, presence of a generator and outdoor cooking conditions were obvious from a quick perusal. According to King's attorney, his client states he never signed leases or received rental income from the home.

It upsets me a school administrator would be part of the slumlord problem in our community, whether knowingly or unknowingly. What I found even more perturbing were statements made by a few neighbors that one of the tenants was a sex offender. I cannot substantiate this rumor but find it even more disturbing.

It is rather surprising we heard so much about a store proprietor giving a robber a loaf of bread but there was little publicity about this serious problem. Our community has suffered as a result of careless behavior from "investors" for too long. To find them employed by our school district and taking home a salary while living miles away is offensive to me. Why wasn't this home found in the Town of Smithtown, where the co-owners reside? How do you feel?

I'm Back...And So Are The Movies!

I left off talking about the rebuilt Mastic Movieland. I was sick for a couple of weeks and had to take time away from my blogging to recuperate. I'm glad to be back on my feet. I spent time in the yard with my kids and the neighborhood kids this week, exploring the new flowers that sprouted everyday (I just love the sunny faces of our daffodils) and checking out ladybugs.

With the arrival of the weekend, I'd like to finally check out the new movie theater. Everyone is saying how clean and beautiful it is and I can't wait to see it. I did discover the new telephone number to find out the movies playing is 631 657 3297.

We will also definitely be getting an Applebee's soon. I am really excited about this. Imagine a community where you can walk miles of wildlife trails at the Wertheim or the William Floyd then return to the mainstream for movies and burgers? It's coming to our neighborhood and it's all good!

Movies Are Back In Mastic!

We finally have our movie theater back! I was so happy and discovered it over Easter recess. My kids with staying with grandma to go to the movies, a fun day we all used to have together. I took a day out with my husband and on the way to Atlantic Seafood for a fine fish dinner, I saw the movie had opened again.

Legislator Kate Browning stated in Suffolk Life, "It's great that our kids will now have a place to go in the area. Kids enjoy going to the movies. Before, we had to go to Patchogue or up the [Long Island Expressway]. It's nice to have someplace close to go. But there are many more things we need to do for kids in our area. This is just the start. But I'm happy it's finally renovated."

Another fun place to go in Mastic Beach!

A Good Place With Bad Press

Tired of all the bad press about fantastic Mastic Beach? I recently wrote in article about the WBLI scandal and you can check it out at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/637775/wbli_dj_rowdy_randy_spears_makes_foolish.html

More good news - Vinnie Pinzone started a website for the community with updated news links at www.masticshirleyreport.com - I heard from him today through Associated Content where I posted the article about WBLI. It's great to see so many people in our community appreciate its value and unique beauty and are ready to stand up for it.

Just as a reminder there will be an important meeting of the Mastic Beach Property Owners Association tomorrow night at 7 pm and the councilman will be present. With all the issues on the table, including the possible incorporation of Mastic Beach as a village, everyone should try to make it.