Mastic Beach Blog

  • Mastic Beach Downtown Revitalization Update: Neighborhood Road Land Use Plan Approved

    For years, the future of the Neighborhood Road area has been an important topic in Mastic Beach. Residents, local officials, and community stakeholders have long discussed ways to strengthen the area, improve its appearance, and create a more connected downtown environment. That effort reached a major milestone in April 2026, when the Town of Brookhaven…

  • Music By The Bay

    Come join us for a musical night with Peat Moss and the Fertilizers! Music By The Bay is on Saturday August 15th, Marina 1 Riviera Drive Mastic Beach NY, This is a free community event, all are welcome! Bring a chair and come down and enjoy the music! There will be food to purchase, as…

  • Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade 2026: Date, Time, and Route Information

    Editor’s Note: Information about the 2026 Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade was collected from multiple sources and is not officially verified. The Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade 2026 is scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026. The parade is listed as starting at 12:00 p.m. at Five Corners on Neighborhood Road in Mastic Beach NY. It…

  • 18 Pennwood Drive Mastic Beach NY 11951 Home for Sale

    18 Pennwood Drive Mastic Beach NY 11951 Home for Sale

    18 Pennwood Drive in Mastic Beach, NY, is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath colonial listed at $499,999. This single-family home offers approximately 1,350 square feet of living space, an eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room, a basement, a deck, driveway parking, and no HOA. The listing also highlights convenient access to Smith Point Beach, New York City…

  • Mastic Beach Downtown Project Moves Closer to Reality After Key Brookhaven Approvals

    The long-discussed redevelopment of downtown Mastic Beach took another major step forward on April 30, 2026, as the Brookhaven Town Board approved a series of resolutions tied to the Mastic Beach Neighborhood Road Revitalization Area (NRRA) project. For years, residents have debated what should happen to the blighted and underutilized corridor surrounding Neighborhood Road and…

  • Upcoming 2026 MBPOA Events in Mastic Beach: Dates to Know

    The Mastic Beach Property Owners Association has a full 2026 calendar planned, with spring, summer, fall, and holiday events that give residents plenty of opportunities to get involved locally. From Trivia Night and the Community Yard Sale in May to summer music events and year-end celebrations, the MBPOA calendar offers a helpful look at what…

  • 🏘️ What “Affordable Housing” Really Means in the Mastic Beach Redevelopment Plan

    If you’ve heard about the proposed redevelopment along Neighborhood Road in Mastic Beach, you’ve probably also heard the term “affordable housing.” And for many residents, that phrase immediately raises concerns. Some people assume it means Section 8 housing. Others think it will bring in residents who are not financially stable. But here’s the reality: That’s…

  • Why Do People Dump Garbage When Brookhaven Provides the Services to Remove It?

    It’s a question I often find myself asking: Why do people dump garbage in our community when the Town of Brookhaven already provides the services to properly dispose of it? Living in Mastic Beach, I’ve made it a habit to take early morning bicycle rides through the quiet roads along our shoreline. These waterfront streets…

  • Did You See the “UFO” Over Mastic Beach? The Truth About This Week’s Daytime Fireball

    If you were in Mastic Beach, Shirley, or elsewhere along the Long Island South Shore this week and happened to glance up at just the right moment, you may have caught one of the strangest sights of the season: a bright daytime streak flashing through the sky and immediately setting off the classic question —…

  • Just Listed 3 Bedroom 1 1/2 Bath Cape in Mastic

    Just Listed 3 Bedroom 1 1/2 Bath Cape in Mastic

    Updated 3 Bedroom 1 1/2 Bath Cape on a Corner Lot! This beautifully updated home features an open-concept layout with wood floors and a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room… Listed by Signature Premier Properties. Click Here for More Information