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Friday, November 28, 2025
Vol. 85, No. 48
POB Volleyball team makes history
Chamber wraps up year with giving & good cheer BY RIKKI MASSAND
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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On Thursday evening, November 20th, several dozen members of the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce gathered for the final regular chamber meeting of 2025, hosted by White Oaks Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at 8565 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. Administrator Rick Trento welcomed local businesspeople, professionals, educators, and nonprofit leaders to the 200-bed skilled-nursing facility, which specializes in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. “We are a privately owned, standalone facility and are proud to serve our residents in a family atmosphere,” Trento said. “We’re not part of a large chain of nursing and rehab facilities, which have a very different type of feel. Doctors are on the property several times a week, and White Oaks is privileged to operate in Woodbury as we continue to grow and help people get better.”
Giving Tree Fundraiser
White Oaks debuted its Giving Tree in November 2024. “The Giving Tree is set up in our lobby and it has tags hanging; people can come in and tear off a tag to sponsor a gift for one of our residents – this allows our resi-
dents the chance to get a gift. It can be as little as a few dollars, or if someone wants to pick out a small gift. You can also go outside of the tag box items and get any items you want to donate to our residents. This really is important to brighten their holidays,” Trento said. Anyone who donates through the Giving Tree is automatically entered into a raffle to win a holiday gift basket. Trento expressed gratitude for last year’s strong response from Chamber members and for the ongoing generosity of local businesses. He noted that for many residents, White Oaks and its staff serve as both home and family. “Some residents do not have loved ones who visit, and we are glad to be their family. That added support from our community is much appreciated,” he said. Chamber of Commerce President Russell P. Green said, “Rick Trento and White Oaks Rehab are always gracious hosts when we hold Chamber events there. The Giving Tree is a wonderful opportunity for residents to participate in the holiday season through the generosity of others, including Chamber members.” Tree Lighting, Choir Performance See page 6
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