Friday, November 15, 2024
Vol. 84, No. 46
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
Local officials, veterans and Boy Scouts, gathered to thank and celebrate the brave hometown heroes of the Town of Oyster Bay for Veteran’s Day. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “We are the Land of the Free because of the Brave. Thank you to all veterans, especially American Legion Post 1066 and VFW Post 7763 for hosting these special Veteran’s Day ceremonies.”
Hicksville HS celebrates homecoming Hicksville High School’s field was buzzing with school spirit as students, staff and the community came together to celebrate homecoming on Nov. 2. Prior to the game, the school hosted its annual homecoming fair. Activities, games, spirit wear, gift basket raffles, food and refreshments were offered at tables, which were operated by students, parents and school community organizations. Local children were also able to play on the inflatable slides and bouncy houses. The celebration kicked off with a procession of the marching band, cheerleaders and kickline team, as well as the
four classes who displayed banners with this year’s “Seasons” theme. The senior class took home best-banner honor for their “Fall Season” design. Hicksville High School student Alyson Kingsley sang the national anthem at the start of the game. Comet pride carried over onto the field, with a varsity football game and spectacular halftime festivities, including performances from the marching band and color guard, cheerleaders and kickline team. At the school’s recent pep rally, Tiffany Martinez and Carla Alvardo Martinez were named homecoming royalty.
New dog park slated for Syosset New York State will provide funds for a new dog park to be installed in Stillwell Park in Syosset. The Town of Oyster Bay is expected to take title for the property from the state soon. During a recent ceremo-
ny, New York State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz joined with Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Syosset High School Dog Rescue Club to announce that he has secured $100,000 in state funds for the Town of Oyster
Bay to construct a new dog park at Stillwell Park. This grant will enable the community to provide a safe, clean, and fun environment for dogs and their owners, fostering a vibrant space for socialization See page 9
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Hicksville’s homecoming festivities took place on Nov. 2. Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools
School spirit celebration draws 100s PAGE 4 Beth HS bands together at festival PAGE 15