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Friday, November 28, 2025
Vol. 84, No. 48
SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
POB Volleyball team makes history
The Plainview Old Bethpage Girls’ Volleyball team made history this year, earning their first-ever Long Island Championship. The Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School Girls’ Volleyball team made history on Thursday, November 13, with the team’s first-ever AAA Long Island Championship victory. The win followed a nail-biting, back-and-forth match against Connetquot. The championship victory capped an already stel-
lar, undefeated 17-0 season, during which the POB Lady Hawks made history in another way, earning their second-consecutive county title against Massapequa earlier in the week. “We put our minds to it, and we made it happen,” said senior captain Dylan Katz. “I’m so proud of everyone on this team.”
“These girls are so talented, and it has been an absolute highlight to help them meet their full potential,” said coach Brianne Knight. “They fought for it and made POB history!” The Lady Hawks are headed to the New York State Championship in Glenns Fall the weekend of November 22.
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Toys for Tots Drive set for December 6 The Town of Oyster Bay's massive ‘Cruise-Thru’ Toys for Tots Collection Drive will take place at John Burns Park in Massapequa on Saturday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In partnership with the United States Marine Corps and Optimum, the Town is collecting toys to help families and those less fortunate throughout the community during the upcoming holiday season. In addition to the ‘Cruise-Thru’, collection boxes are located at Town facilities through December 13th. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said, “The Toys for Tots Drive has long been a huge success under the leadership of the U.S. Marine Corps, especially
here in the Town of Oyster Bay, as just last year we collected more than 40,000 toys for Long Island children. I encourage all of our residents who are able to donate to this amazing cause, as the Toys for Tots Drive helps ensure that disadvantaged children within our community do not have to go the holiday season without something to bring them happiness.” The “Cruise Thru Holiday Toy Drive” will provide residents an excellent way to contribute directly to the cause and help bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season. Additionally, the event will feature a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a holiday drop box where chilSee page 6
Ice rinks to open Nov. 28
The Town of Oyster Bay’s outdoor ice skating rinks at Marjorie R. Post and Syosset-Woodbury Community Parks will officially open for the season on Friday, November 28, and remain open through Sunday, March 1. “Ice skating is a fun activity for families and residents of all ages to enjoy, especially during the holiday season. The Town’s outdoor ice rinks provide the perfect setting to take in the wonderful winter atmosphere,” said Town Councilman Andrew Monteleone. Public Skating Sessions are available at both outdoor rinks on Friday, November 28, from 1 p.m.–3 p.m., 4 p.m.–
6 p.m. and 7 p.m.–9 p.m., Saturday, November 29, from 1 p.m.–3 p.m., 4 p.m.–6 p.m., and 7 p.m.–9 p.m., and Sunday, November 30, from 1 p.m.– 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.–6 p.m. For residents wishing to take advantage of ice skating but do not wish to be outdoors, the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center is open year-round and is located at 1001 Stewart Ave. in Bethpage. Indoor skating is open to the public seven days a week, with special extended hours on most holidays and school breaks. For information on schedules, fees and rink programs at all Town rinks, visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com/ice.
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