Hartford, CT
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Creepy Cones Are Back At Stew Leonard's Creepy Cones Are Back At Stew Leonard's Creepy Cones Are Back At Stew Leonard's
Creepy Cones Are Back At Stew Leonard's Some parts of Halloween may be canceled, but Stew Leonard's is still celebrating the scariest of holidays with the return of the Candy Corn and Vampire cones. Stew Leonard’s in Newington will be selling the popular Halloween treats from now until Oct. 31 - or while supplies last.  Stew Leonard’s has seven locations and is known for being farm-fresh and fun. In the 80s, it was known as the “DinesyLand Dairy Store.” Indeed, some locations have animatronic singing milk cartons and costumed characters. The regional grocery chain has Halloween activities scheduled at all of its stores. Bu…

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by Kristin Palpini
Elizabeth, NJ
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CANCELLED: Risky Halloween Activities Banned In These North Jersey Towns CANCELLED: Risky Halloween Activities Banned In These North Jersey Towns CANCELLED: Risky Halloween Activities Banned In These North Jersey Towns
Cancelled: Risky Halloween Activities Banned In These North Jersey Towns While Gov. Phil Murphy gave trick-or-treating the green light this year, some towns are giving it the red light amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Halloween activities such as trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating, parties, carnivals, or festivals with large crowds were banned in several towns. The first to do so was Bound Brook. The borough's OEM coordinator on Oct. 7 put out a memo saying trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating, hay rides, haunted houses, parties and large gatherings would not be permitted. Virtual activities, drive-thru events and family activities were allowed, though. The f…

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by Cecilia Levine
Springfield, MA
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UPDATE COVID-19: The Towns Where You Can - And Can't - Go Trick-Or-Treating UPDATE COVID-19: The Towns Where You Can - And Can't - Go Trick-Or-Treating UPDATE COVID-19: The Towns Where You Can - And Can't - Go Trick-Or-Treating
Update Covid-19: The Towns Where You Can - And Can't - Go Trick-Or-Treating Communities across the state are taking different approaches to Halloween this year amid COVID-19 concerns. Some have outright banned trick-or-treating while others have left it up to parents whether their children will participate. If you’re wondering where you can go trick-or-treating this year, below is a list of cities and towns that have made decisions about how their communities will do Halloween amid COVID-19. Most communities are asking people to adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Halloween guidelines.  The CDC advised against door-to-door trick-or-tre…

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by Kristin Palpini
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating COVID-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating COVID-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating
Covid-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating New guidelines for trick-or-treating on Halloween have been released by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The guidance was published on the CDC website Monday night, Sept. 21. "Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses," the CDC said. "There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween.  "If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters." The CDC offered several …

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Kids Can Still Go Trick-Or-Treating, Cuomo Says, Banning It Would Be 'Inappropriate' COVID-19: Kids Can Still Go Trick-Or-Treating, Cuomo Says, Banning It Would Be 'Inappropriate' COVID-19: Kids Can Still Go Trick-Or-Treating, Cuomo Says, Banning It Would Be 'Inappropriate'
Covid-19: Kids Can Still Go Trick-Or-Treating, Cuomo Says, Banning It Would Be 'Inappropriate' The COVID-19 pandemic won’t spoil Halloween for New York children this year. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he will not ban trick-or-treating this Halloween, though he didn’t necessarily encourage parents to take their kids to their neighbors' homes to celebrate the holiday. Cuomo’s proclamation came amid speculation he could sign a new Executive Order that would force local governments to bar door-to-door trick-or-treating due to the pandemic, similar to what other officials have done across the country. “I would not ban trick-or-treaters going door to door,” Cuomo said during an interview on Ne…

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by Zak Failla
Springfield, MA
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Trick-Or-Treat? Nope. Springfield Nixes Door-to-Door Halloween Tradition Trick-Or-Treat? Nope. Springfield Nixes Door-to-Door Halloween Tradition Trick-Or-Treat? Nope. Springfield Nixes Door-to-Door Halloween Tradition
Trick-Or-Treat? Nope. Springfield Nixes Door-to-Door Halloween Tradition There will be no door-to-door trick-or-treating in Springfield this Halloween. It was a difficult decision, said Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, but amid the COVID-19 pandemic, crowded streets are a way for the virus to spread.  “We’re still feeling and defeating a pandemic right now,” Sarno said. Springfield isn't the first community to call of trick-or-treating, but it is one of the earlier decision-makers. Salem, a community where much of the economy is based on Halloween and spooky activities, decided in August to draw down on activities.  Springfield is not banning Hallowe…

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by Kristin Palpini
Worcester, MA
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Will COVID-19 Cancel Halloween This Year? Will COVID-19 Cancel Halloween This Year? Will COVID-19 Cancel Halloween This Year?
Will Covid-19 Cancel Halloween This Year? COVID-19 has upended people’s health, the economy, and soon - possibly - the holidays. Halloween may be on the chopping block for fall 2020. Communities across Massachusetts are starting to have conversations about how best to accommodate the holiday - if it will be celebrated at all. Already Salem has canceled a host of Halloween-related activities including the Kids’ Costume Parade, outdoor food vending, the Salem Food Truck Festival, and the Mayor’s Night Out. The community, which was the site of the Salem Witch Trials, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each October. Other big…

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by Kristin Palpini
Massapequa, NY
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Long Island Man Charged With DWI In Upstate Stop Long Island Man Charged With DWI In Upstate Stop Long Island Man Charged With DWI In Upstate Stop
Long Island Man Charged With DWI In Upstate Stop A Long Island man was busted for alleged impaired driving during an upstate stop as part of a Halloween crackdown on drunk drivers. Between Thursday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 3, local, county and state police agencies in upstate New York teamed to increase DWI checkpoints and saturation patrols. Among those to be busted for allegedly driving while impaired was 60-year-old Islip resident Leon Humphrey, who was charged with DWI and driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content greater than .08 percent. According to police, the objective of this continued enforcement grant is to re…

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by Zak Failla
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
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Friend, "Mom," Cultural Ambassador: North Salem's Maryanne D'Amato Helps Local Au Pairs Friend, "Mom," Cultural Ambassador: North Salem's Maryanne D'Amato Helps Local Au Pairs Friend, "Mom," Cultural Ambassador: North Salem's Maryanne D'Amato Helps Local Au Pairs
Friend, "Mom," Cultural Ambassador: North Salem's Maryanne D'Amato Helps Local Au Pairs It all started because Maryanne D’Amato was a friendly neighbor. After working in television, she and her husband left New York City for suburban life in North Salem. And it is there where D’Amato met and befriended her neighbor’s au pairs while out and about with her own children. “I just adored these girls,” said D’Amato. “I enjoyed seeing them; they’d walk with me and tell me about their countries.” Au pairs, not to be confused with nannies, are part cultural exchange, part child care—with heavy emphasis officially put on the cultural exchange. They are typically young women and men fro…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Pascack Valley, NJ
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PHOTOS: These Bergen County Kids Did Halloween Better Than Pretty Much Anyone 2019 Edition PHOTOS: These Bergen County Kids Did Halloween Better Than Pretty Much Anyone 2019 Edition PHOTOS: These Bergen County Kids Did Halloween Better Than Pretty Much Anyone 2019 Edition
Photos: These Bergen County Kids Did Halloween Better Than Pretty Much Anyone 2019 Edition There are some stories that we at Daily Voice look forward to every year. This is one of them. We partnered with friend of the site Annie Joachim, the founder of the Bergen County Moms page on Facebook, to find the most creative Halloween costumes in the area. They did not disappoint. CLICK HERE TO SEE WHO WON Joachim, along with Daily Voice reporter Cecilia Levine and Westwood's The Canteen owner Rayna Pine combed through each and every photo submission to find the best one (it's hard work, but someone's gotta do it). The winner, who will be announced Nov. 1 on the Daily Voice website, …

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by Cecilia Levine
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Here's When Heaviest Rain Will Fall On Halloween Here's When Heaviest Rain Will Fall On Halloween Here's When Heaviest Rain Will Fall On Halloween
Here's When Heaviest Rain Will Fall On Halloween The initial long-range forecast for Halloween day and night had been for showers at times. Then it was adjusted, with rain, heavy at times predicted. Now, there's a new wrinkle in the forecast in terms of timing, and it will come as at least somewhat good news for trick-or-treaters. The heaviest rain is now expected later in the evening on Halloween Thursday, Oct. 31 and overnight into Friday, Nov. 1. Here's the day-by-day outlook: Wednesday, Oct. 30: It will be another cloudy day with light rain and drizzle. Daytime highs will climb into the mid to upper 60s. The highest chance for…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Halloween Forecast: Will Weather Be A Trick Or Treat? Halloween Forecast: Will Weather Be A Trick Or Treat? Halloween Forecast: Will Weather Be A Trick Or Treat?
Halloween Forecast: Will Weather Be A Trick Or Treat? It will be an unsettled week weather-wise, with precipitation possible on several days. Here's what to expect, including on Halloween. Monday, Oct. 28: It will become partly sunny after a cloudy start to the day with a high temperature in the low 60s. Tuesday, Oct. 29: Cloudy with a high temperature in the mid 60s and a chance of light rain and drizzle. Wednesday, Oct. 30: Mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the upper 60s. There's a chance for light rain or drizzle, especially in the morning. Thursday, Oct. 31: Expect showers at times throughout the day and through the evening …

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by Joe Lombardi