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Problem Child 'Chucky' Spits In MBTA Driver's Face During Salem Halloween: Police Problem Child 'Chucky' Spits In MBTA Driver's Face During Salem Halloween: Police
Problem Child 'Chucky' Spits In MBTA Driver's Face During Salem Halloween: Police A man wearing a Chucky costume spat in a bus driver’s face during Halloween in Salem, according to MBTA Transit Police. Police are asking the public to help identify the man they said forced the driver to change routes for Halloween celebrations in Salem. The man complained before spitting in the face of the driver and ran off the bus. ID Sought: 10/31 5PM an #MBTA bus operator was forced to change route for Halloween festivities in Salem. SP male complained & spit in the face of operator & fled. Recognize this person of interest ? Pls call our CIU at 617-222-1050 w/any info y…
Needles In Candy Bars, Alcohol Chocolate Given To Massachusetts Kids This Halloween: Cops Needles In Candy Bars, Alcohol Chocolate Given To Massachusetts Kids This Halloween: Cops
Needles In Candy Bars, Alcohol Chocolate Given To Massachusetts Kids This Halloween: Cops An urban legend about needles hidden in Halloween candy actually happened on Cape Cod this Halloween, and other tainted candy was found in Central Massachusetts. Now, police are warning parents to check their kids' remaining sweets.  A mom in Sandwich on Cape Cod reported to police on Wednesday, Nov. 1, that her 8-year-old son found sewing needles shoved into pieces of candy, Sandwich police said Thursday, Nov. 2.  Her son noticed something was off and passed the fun-size Snickers and Twix bars to his mom, who noticed small holes in the wrapper and needles sticking out of the chocolate, po…
Prescription Pill Found In Central Jersey Trick-Or-Treater's Halloween Candy: Police Prescription Pill Found In Central Jersey Trick-Or-Treater's Halloween Candy: Police
Prescription Pill Found In Central Jersey Trick-Or-Treater's Halloween Candy: Police A New Jersey trick-or-treater unfortunately got both this Halloween. A sedative prescription pill identified as Clonazepam was found in a child's candy this year in Sayreville, local police said. The pill was found in the bag pictured above, along with various pieces of “mixed candy," police said. The bag is a clear ziplock style bag with candy corn imprinted on it. The child went trick-or-treating in the area of Park Village, near White Oaks Drive, authorities said Police are urging parents to thoroughly check all Halloween candy, especially if they trick or treated in the area of P…
'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular Albany Watering Hole 'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular Albany Watering Hole
'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular Albany Watering Hole It was a Halloween to remember for the ghouls and goblins gathered at a popular New York tavern as none other than Eddie Munster himself showed up to mark the festivities. Butch Patrick, who portrayed the wolf-like son of Herman and Lily Munster on the hit CBS sitcom “The Munsters,” headlined the Halloween bash at Albany’s famed War Room Tavern on Tuesday night, Oct. 31. “Hanging with Eddie Munster and HBO star Zach Erdem on Halloween at the War Room Tavern,” owner Todd Shapiro captioned a Facebook photo of the three men. Earlier Report: 'This Place Amazed Me': New Capital Region R…
Teaneck HS Student Stabbed, Slashed, Assailant In Clown Mask Seized (UPDATE): Police Teaneck HS Student Stabbed, Slashed, Assailant In Clown Mask Seized (UPDATE): Police
Teaneck HS Student Stabbed, Slashed, Assailant In Clown Mask Seized (Update): Police UPDATE: A 14-year-old boy was stabbed and slashed by a fellow Teaneck High School student in a Halloween clown mask, authorities confirmed. The 16-year-old assailant was still carrying the bloody knife when two Bogota police officers nabbed him following the apparently random Halloween night attack on Cedar Lane shortly before 9 p.m., Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr said. The victim was stabbed in the buttocks and also suffered a deep cut on his face in the attack on Garrison Avenue, around the corner from the Seasons Express kosher grocery on Cedar Lane, the chief said early Wednesday,…
Man Rang Doorbell, Forced Way Inside Rockville Home On Halloween Night, Police Say Man Rang Doorbell, Forced Way Inside Rockville Home On Halloween Night, Police Say
Man Rang Doorbell, Forced Way Inside Rockville Home On Halloween Night, Police Say A 23-year-old man in Montgomery County was arrested after doing too much tricking and not enough treating on Halloween night. Officers from the Rockville Police Department were called shortly before 8 p.m. on Tuesday night to a home in the unit block of Pebble Ridge Court, where a strange - and scary -  scene played out involving an active armed robber who forced his way inside. Police say that the man - whose name has not been released - rang the doorbell and when the homeowner answered, presumably expecting a trick-or-treater, he forced way inside the house until he was fended off an…
All Trick No Treat: Needles Found In Candy In Cumberland County, Police Say All Trick No Treat: Needles Found In Candy In Cumberland County, Police Say
All Trick No Treat: Needles Found In Candy In Cumberland County, Police Say Multiple needles were found shoved in candy given out to trick-or-treaters for Halloween in Central Pennsylvania, according to the police.  The police were called to investigate after the first needle was found in a watermelon-flavored Airheads candy in the first block of Pine Hill Avenue around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Two other pieces of candy were also found to contain approximately an inch and a half long sewing needles, the Silver Springs Township police explained.  The police believe all three pieces of candy are from the area of Pine Hill/North Locust Lane/ Su…
Teaneck HS Student Stabbed, Slashed, Assailant In Clown Mask Seized (UPDATE): Police Teaneck HS Student Stabbed, Slashed, Assailant In Clown Mask Seized (UPDATE): Police
Teaneck HS Student Stabbed, Slashed, Assailant In Clown Mask Seized (Update): Police UPDATE: A 14-year-old boy was stabbed and slashed by a fellow Teaneck High School student in a Halloween clown mask, authorities confirmed. The 16-year-old assailant was still carrying the bloody knife when two Bogota police officers nabbed him following the apparently random Halloween night attack on Cedar Lane shortly before 9 p.m., Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr said. The victim was stabbed in the buttocks and also suffered a deep cut on his face in the attack on Garrison Avenue, around the corner from the Seasons Express kosher grocery on Cedar Lane, the chief said early Wednesday,…
Over 100 Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Westchester Streets On Halloween: Must Attend Program Over 100 Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Westchester Streets On Halloween: Must Attend Program
Over 100 Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Westchester Streets On Halloween: Must Attend Program In order to help ensure trick-or-treaters' safety on Halloween night, more than 100 sex offenders in Westchester will be required to attend an educational program to keep them off the streets.  The program, which will be mandatory for over 100 registered and non-registered sex offenders on probation in Westchester, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Westchester County Courthouse.  The annual program, which will be held for the 17th year in a row, will have offenders hear about accounts of sexual abuse perpetrated on both children and adult victi…
Trick Or Treat! Police Issue Halloween Safety Tips, Road Closures In Westchester Trick Or Treat! Police Issue Halloween Safety Tips, Road Closures In Westchester
Trick Or Treat! Police Issue Halloween Safety Tips, Road Closures In Westchester As the spookiest day of the year approaches, police departments in Westchester are planning road closures and giving safety tips to make sure trick-or-treating goes smoothly.  Ahead of Halloween, police agencies in Westchester such as White Plains Public Safety are issuing tips to make sure children and their families stay out of harm's way while trick-or-treating.  Some of these tips include: Carry glow sticks or flashlights and affix reflective tape or stickers to costumes or bags to make sure children are seen by drivers; Try to only cross streets at corners and use traffic s…
Bone Chilling Halloween: Here's Your Trick-Or-Treating Forecast Bone Chilling Halloween: Here's Your Trick-Or-Treating Forecast
Bone Chilling Halloween: Here's Your Trick-Or-Treating Forecast You want spooky? Eighty degrees this week, below 40 next. While this weekend is set to feel like summer, forecasters are warning residents in the Northeast of a chilly Halloween night. Saturday, Oct. 28 is expected to be an idyllic beach day, with sunny skies and highs near 80. Temps will be around 50 at night, according to AccuWeather. Sunday is calling for rain showers in the afternoon with a high close to 60. A significant cool-down is expected to set in early next week: Monday, Oct. 30 will be cloudy then rainy with a high close to 60, while Tuesday, Oct. 31 will be sunny wit…
Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crack Down On Drunk, Aggressive Driving Over Halloween Weekend Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crack Down On Drunk, Aggressive Driving Over Halloween Weekend
Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crack Down On Drunk, Aggressive Driving Over Halloween Weekend As Halloween approaches, officials are taking measures to ensure that New Yorkers can have a safe and scary-good time. Starting Friday, Oct. 27, and lasting through Tuesday, Oct. 31, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that both state and local law enforcement will be on patrol in an attempt to crack down on impaired driving. Anyone driving during the crackdown can expect sobriety checkpoints, Hochul said. In addition to watching out for those driving under the influence, police will be keeping an eye out for anyone using electronic devices behind the wheel. Troopers will also be using both ma…
Gov. Murphy Mocks Essex County School  District That Canceled Halloween Celebrations Gov. Murphy Mocks Essex County School  District That Canceled Halloween Celebrations
Gov. Murphy Mocks Essex County School District That Canceled Halloween Celebrations Gov. Phil Murphy has taken a political stance that would help him with voters, if only kids who love Halloween could vote. The governor tweeted his displeasure after the South Orange-Maplewood School District in Essex County announced it was canceling all Halloween activities and that no one will be wearing costumes. Seriously? We can't let kids celebrate Halloween? Give me a break https://t.co/BQiezE5OoZ — Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) October 24, 2023 Murphy's tweet has been viewed more than 1 million times. Superintendent Ronald Taylor said the district weighed whether school-sp…
South Orange-Maplewood Cancel Halloween Activities During School Hours South Orange-Maplewood Cancel Halloween Activities During School Hours
South Orange-Maplewood Cancel Halloween Activities During School Hours The Halloween Grinch has descended on the South Orange-Maplewood School District. In a letter sent to families, Superintendent Dr. Ronald Taylor said SOMSD will not have any Halloween events during school hours, and no costumes will be worn during school hours.  Elementary schools will be hosting fall/harvest festivals instead, Taylor said. Taylor said the district weighed whether school-sponsored Halloween activities create financial hardships on students and families, whether they violate the dignity of some students, either culturally or religiously and if Halloween activities caus…
Clinton Place Takes Shape: Hackensack Street Decorates For Another Halloween (PHOTOS) Clinton Place Takes Shape: Hackensack Street Decorates For Another Halloween (PHOTOS)
Clinton Place Takes Shape: Hackensack Street Decorates For Another Halloween (Photos) Homes on Clinton Place are taking shape. The residents of the Hackensack street have been known to go over-the-top with Halloween decorations.  Residents say it started well over a decade ago, with an elderly couple and a massive spider. While fewer residents take part over the years, Clinton still has its fair share of homes boasting skeletons, graveyards, and zombies.  Daily Voice took a stroll down the block this weekend. Here are a some scenes from Clinton Place this year.
Scary Good: Best Horror Movie Set In Mass. Is This Classic, Report Says Scary Good: Best Horror Movie Set In Mass. Is This Classic, Report Says
Scary Good: Best Horror Movie Set In Mass. Is This Classic, Report Says A tongue-in-cheek website ranked the best horror movie set in each state — did your favorite Massachusetts-based classic make the cut? We’re gonna need a bigger boat. Just in time for Halloween, the self-described “punk news site” The Hard Times ranked the best horror movie set in each US state. So, which Massachusetts-set film made the cut? The 1975 Steven Spielberg classic, “Jaws.” Set in the fictional New England town, Amity Island, the thriller (based on a book published the year before) follows a marine biologist, police chief, and caption on a hunt for a massive killer shark a…
'Hocus Pocus' Cast Reunite In Salem For Halloween 'Hocus Pocus' Cast Reunite In Salem For Halloween
'Hocus Pocus' Cast Reunite In Salem For Halloween It’s been 30 years since Max, Allison, and Dani faced the three wicked Sanderson sisters in Salem, and now the cast of "Hocus Pocus" is making a return to the City of Witches. Joined by the voice of the immortal black cat Thackery Binx, played by Jason Marsden, Thora Birch (Dani), Omri Katz (Max), and Vinessa Shaw (Allison) will reunite for Halloween events in Salem from Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20-21. The cast recently shared a video message on their personal Instagram pages, saying the upcoming reunion is “not a joke.” View this post on Instagram …
Spooky Cemetery, Witch Walk Celebrate Halloween In Flemington Spooky Cemetery, Witch Walk Celebrate Halloween In Flemington
Spooky Cemetery, Witch Walk Celebrate Halloween In Flemington Skeletons, zombies and witches are ready to beckon Halloween with a moonlit cemetery night on Friday, Oct. 27 in Hunterdon County, organizers said. The Stangl Road Witch Walk & Moon Market in Flemington is organized by Nikki Steward and Toni Gushue with the Flemington Community Partnership. Steward was a longtime participant of Halloween displays on Thomspon Street in Bordentown, Burlington County which canceled its event this October because of concerns by the police. A scene from Stangl Road's Halloween event.Provided The 2nd Annual Stangl Witch Walk is set for 5 to 10 p.m. There …
Toms River Is Giving Kids New Trick-Or-Treating Date And Residents Seem To Be Cool With It Toms River Is Giving Kids New Trick-Or-Treating Date And Residents Seem To Be Cool With It
Toms River Is Giving Kids New Trick-Or-Treating Date And Residents Seem To Be Cool With It One New Jersey town is asking residents again to switch their trick-or-treating date due to its annual Halloween parade scheduled for Halloween Night. And residents seem to be okay with it. Toms River Mayor Maurice B. Hill announced the date change this week in a Facebook post. “This was a joint decision made by the Township, Toms River Fire Companies and the Toms River Police Department," Hill said. "We want children to come to the parade with their families on Halloween but still enjoy the time-honored tradition of trick-or-treating.” Residents were quick to remind Hill in the comm…
Halloween On Thompson Cancels Trick-Or-Treating This Year Halloween On Thompson Cancels Trick-Or-Treating This Year
Halloween On Thompson Cancels Trick-Or-Treating This Year No treats this year on Thompson Street.  The magical street, a major attraction since 2003 in Bordentown, will not put up Halloween displays that attracted thousands of people annually. At least, this year. "We know many people have been asking about Halloween on Thompson Street already. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, we will not be on this year," organizers said on Facebook. "We do not know if we will be back on next year so keep checking back. We thank you all for your Halloween Love & Appreciation!" The post drew hundreds of reactions on Facebook. Lisa Jones Bun…
Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Menlo Park Mall Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Menlo Park Mall
Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Menlo Park Mall Welcome to the darkest corner of your mind as Paranormal Cirque III comes to Central Jersey.  This one-of-a-kind production at Menlo Park Mall's parking lot features talented artists from around the world with the "sole purpose of taking you in a sensual journey of acrobatics, contortion, aerial acts and more," according to its organizers. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat while you witness death-defying stunts, The show runs from Thursday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 8 with two performances on Saturday and Sunday. The mall is located at 55 Parsonage Road in Edison. Just in time for…
Stephanie DeNardo Of Oakland Dies, 38 Stephanie DeNardo Of Oakland Dies, 38
Stephanie DeNardo Of Oakland Dies, 38 Stephanie DeNardo is being remembered as someone who had a big heart and was full of love. DeNardo, who grew up in Oakland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 20, according to her obituary. She had many passions, including  fishing, music, crafting, gardening and she always went all out for Halloween, her obituary reads. I go to bed crying and I wake up crying. I am broken and lost. What do you do when the person you talked to every day is... Posted by Colleen Pope on Sunday, April 23, 2023 DeNardo is survived by her parents, Liesa and Soave, and her siblings, Michael, Philip …
Every Day Is Halloween At New Farmingdale Restaurant Praised As ‘Surprisingly Awesome’ Every Day Is Halloween At New Farmingdale Restaurant Praised As ‘Surprisingly Awesome’
Every Day Is Halloween At New Farmingdale Restaurant Praised As ‘Surprisingly Awesome’ A new Long Island restaurant where every day is Halloween appears to be a hit with customers. Haunted House of Hamburgers, located in Farmingdale at 330 Fulton Street, welcomed its first diners in late October 2022, just in time for All Hallows’ Eve. A marriage of owner Jordan Desner’s two favorite things, Halloween and hamburgers, the “spookiest restaurant on Long Island” serves up an array of frightfully themed lunch and dinner options, including salads, soups, and flatbread pizzas, according to its website. Costumes aren't required but encouraged. Donning the menu are several appropri…
Don't Be A Grinch: Police In Putnam County Warn Against Drunk Driving During Holidays Don't Be A Grinch: Police In Putnam County Warn Against Drunk Driving During Holidays
Don't Be A Grinch: Police In Putnam County Warn Against Drunk Driving During Holidays Police in the Hudson Valley will be watching out to see who is naughty or nice as the holidays approach, as they have announced extra efforts to bring awareness to drunk driving during the festive season.  To do this, police in Putnam County will team up with STOP-DWI Coordinators to participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of driving while under the influence during the holiday season, according to Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville. The efforts are part of New York's statewide STOP-DWI Holiday Season High Visibility Campaign, which starts on Wed…
Stick To Turkey: Police In Putnam County Warn Against Drunk Driving During Thanksgiving Season Stick To Turkey: Police In Putnam County Warn Against Drunk Driving During Thanksgiving Season
Stick To Turkey: Police In Putnam County Warn Against Drunk Driving During Thanksgiving Season As the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaches, more vehicles will be on the road as people race to see their families, increasing the likelihood of drunk driving, police say.  That's why police in Putnam County are teaming up with STOP-DWI Coordinators to participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of driving while under the influence during the holiday season, according to Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville.  The efforts will be part of New York's statewide STOP-DWI Thanksgiving High Visibility Engagement Campaign, which starts on Wednes…
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester 'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester For those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth as Halloween approaches, a mobile candy van might just be the perfect solution. Candy Zoo, run by a team of three mothers, is a moving candy truck that is available to rent for private events and can be found throughout the tri-state area, including Westchester County, Fairfield County, and the Englewood area, according to one of the business's founders, Karen Benett. The truck sells more than 200 brands of candy and goes to weddings, birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, and more, Benett said. The idea for the business sprouted…
13-Year-Old Suffolk Girl Finds Razor Blade After Trading Halloween Candy, Police Say 13-Year-Old Suffolk Girl Finds Razor Blade After Trading Halloween Candy, Police Say
13-Year-Old Suffolk Girl Finds Razor Blade After Trading Halloween Candy, Police Say A 13-year-old New York girl discovered a blade in a chocolate bar after trading Halloween candy with friends, according to authorities. The Long Island resident made the discovery on Thursday, Nov. 3, according to Suffolk County Police. The girl traded candy with her classmates at PJ Gelinas Junior High School in East Setauket over the past few days before finding the blade in a mini 3Musketeers bar, according to police. The girl's mother immediately reported the incident to police just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The girl went out trick or treating on Halloween on Monday, Oct. 31 in the St…
Warren County Man In Pink Bunny Costume Exposes Himself To Boy, 10, Trick-Or-Treating With Mom Warren County Man In Pink Bunny Costume Exposes Himself To Boy, 10, Trick-Or-Treating With Mom
Warren County Man In Pink Bunny Costume Exposes Himself To Boy, 10, Trick-Or-Treating With Mom A 52-year-old Warren County man wearing a pink bunny costume was charged after police say he exposed himself to a mother and her 10-year-old son while they were trick-or-treating. Thomas Mohring, of the 1200 block of East Boulevard in Alpha, was charged with child endangerment (sexual misconduct) and lewdness, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a release with local officials on Thursday, Nov. 3. Mohring is accused of exposing his genitals to a mother and her son while the pair were trick-or-treating on Halloween, authorities said. Officers responding to the report allegedly…
Mom Of 2 Struck By Car In Hamilton Mom Of 2 Struck By Car In Hamilton
Mom Of 2 Struck By Car In Hamilton A mother of two was struck by a car in Hamilton, authorities said. The mother was trick-or-treating with her children on Halloween when she was struck near West Park Avenue and Lafayette Avenue just before 7:15 p.m., Hamilton Police said in a Wednesday, Nov. 2 release. She was taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital for evaluation of non-life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, Officers Alex Zuzzio, Sean Dorney, and Sgt. Ed Lugo walked the children around the neighborhood to carry on trick-or-treating until a vehicle with car seats arrived to pick them up. No further details were released.
Commack Orthodontist Transforms Into Vecna From 'Stranger Things' For Halloween Commack Orthodontist Transforms Into Vecna From 'Stranger Things' For Halloween
Commack Orthodontist Transforms Into Vecna From 'Stranger Things' For Halloween A Long Island orthodontist's office was turned "Upside Down" this Halloween. Mateer Orthodontics in Commack was transformed with elaborate "Stranger Things" decorations this year, and members of the staff dressed up as various characters from the show. @mateerortho Mateer Orthodontics transformed into Hawkins over night! We hope you enjoy our “Stranger Things Experience” ♬ Stranger Things - Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein "Mateer Orthodontics transformed into Hawkins over night! We hope you enjoy our 'Stranger Things Experience,'" the business said in a social media post.  Dr. S…
Egg-Throwing Teenager Among 3 Arrested On Halloween Night In Boston: TPD Egg-Throwing Teenager Among 3 Arrested On Halloween Night In Boston: TPD
Egg-Throwing Teenager Among 3 Arrested On Halloween Night In Boston: TPD Three people, including an egg-throwing teenager, were arrested on Halloween night in Boston, authorities said.  Police responded to Ashmont Station in Dorchester around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, Transit Police said. Upon arrival, a woman told officers that a group of young men were throwing eggs at her and her three young children. When officers approached the 16-year-old boy, he gave police a fake name and did not cooperate with them, TPD said. The teenager then assaulted an officer and was later arrested him. Police also arrested another 16-year-old who tried to break up the fi…