SHS honors twelve student athletes
Twelve Syosset High School student-athletes stand together on the Syosset High School field after a commitment ceremony. Syosset High School celebrated its student-athletes at the high school’s annual Athlete Commitment Day on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Twelve of Syosset’s most distinguished student-athletes committed to play their respective sports at the collegiate level during a ceremony held in the High School’s guidance office. The
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event was hosted by varsity lacrosse coach John Calabria, and attended by family, faculty coaches, and members of the administration, including District Superintendent Dr. Thomas Rogers, Athletic Director Scott Steuber, and High School Principal Dr. John Durante. Coach Calabria commended the student-athletes
for their character, dedication, and achievement. He also recognized the students’ families for supporting them throughout their journey to becoming a collegiate athlete. Dr. Rogers reminded the students that the District will always be cheering for their success, even from afar. Coaches also recognized each See page 10
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Cruise-Thru toy collection drive 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 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In partnership with the United States Marine Corps, Optimum, and the New York Islanders, 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 14. Town 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 close to 30,000 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 10
Legislator, libraries to collect coats Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) will be joining forces with the Syosset and Jericho Public Libraries to support an annual coat drive spearheaded by the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. Donors are invited to drop off new and gently used winter coats and winter accessories (gloves, hats, scarves, etc.) at the Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, N.Y. 11791
and the Jericho Public Library, 1 Merry Lane, Jericho N.Y. 11753 during normal business hours from Monday, Nov. 20 to Friday, Dec. 22. “The overwhelming success of last year’s coat drive was a heartwarming demonstration of the tremendous generosity that permeates the Syosset and Jericho communities,” Legislator Drucker said. “When you donate a winter See page 10
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