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Friday, December 12, 2025
Vol. 85, No. 50
Swim, dive team sets Nassau County record
Chamber learns keys to influential communication BY RIKKI MASSAND
The Syosset High School Boys Swimming and Diving team On November 25, the Syosset High School Boys Swimming & Diving team made history, securing its 89th consecutive dual meet victory and setting a new Nassau County record for the longest win streak. The team has already added to that milestone with a 90th consecutive win on December 1. Syosset began its extraordinary run on January 13, 2015, and over the past decade
has built one of the most successful streaks in county history. The previous record was set in the 1970s by Plainview-Old Bethpage. Syosset now stands alone atop the county record books. This accomplishment not only celebrates athletic excellence but also highlights the character, discipline, and unity that define Syosset’s student-athletes. “Breaking the coun-
Photo courtesy Syosset Central School District ty record is an incredible honor that belongs to every athlete, coach, parent, and alum who has shaped this program over the years,” said head coach Michael Cipollino. “This milestone reflects our athletes’ relentless work ethic and dedication. I’m truly honored to coach such an outstanding group of student-athletes.”
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Local professionals and business owners in Woodbury explored methods to inspire action and strengthen business connections through effective communication at the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce’s November 20 program. The Chamber welcomed guest speaker Michele Rebetti, president of Crestcom leadership development consultancy. Chamber Vice President Tami Racaniello introduced Rebetti, noting her master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology from Hofstra University and more than 25 years of experience in learning and development. “Michele has extensive experience in creating highly effective management and employee development programs, as well as executive and leadership coaching. She has owned her own company for the last 11 years, working with many Long Island businesses and nonprofits,” Racaniello said. She added that Rebetti helps organizations “improve productivity and profitability by coaching managers to sharpen their focus on the bottom line and enhance their organization’s abilities.” In 2020, the Long Island Elite business and networking nonprofit named Rebetti its Member of the Year. She has also taught at
Farmingdale State College and Molloy University. Her Chamber presentation, Become a More Influential Communicator, focused on learning techniques to communicate with intention, inspire action, and achieve successful outcomes. Rebetti distributed a worksheet highlighting the difference between communications with “no call to action” versus those that state one clearly. The goal, she explained, is to prompt action, establish deadlines, and specify what the sender will do in return. “Prioritize communicating to be able to do things a little bit better,” she said. “When you’re looking at making communication more influential, we want people to pay attention. We want it to be engaging so people know what’s in it for them. In the end, an action is needed.” She also asked Chamber members to consider the difference between influencing and manipulating. The distinction, she said, comes down to intent. “If I’m trying to manipulate someone it’s usually because it would be good for me. If I am influencing someone, it’s because it’s not only good for me it is good for you – I just have to convince you it’s good for you. People might not know it but everyone always wants to focus on W.I.F.M. - what’s in it See page 6
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