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Over 100 Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Westchester Streets On Halloween With Educational Program Over 100 Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Westchester Streets On Halloween With Educational Program
Over 100 Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Westchester Streets On Halloween With Educational Program To help ensure the safety of young trick-or-treaters in Westchester on Halloween night, county officials will be requiring registered sex offenders to attend a program intended to keep them off the streets. In an announcement on Monday, Oct. 28, Westchester officials said more than 100 registered and non-registered sex offenders on probation within the county will have to attend an educational program at the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.  The program is intended to teach offenders about the impact of their actions and …
Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back' Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back'
Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back' A rare chance for rain and showers will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern at midweek. According to the National Weather Service, clouds will increase on Tuesday, Oct. 29, and temperatures will be in the low 60s. Rain and showers will move through Tuesday evening into the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 30, with patchy fog overnight. Rain will be heavier farther north. Overnight lows will be in the 50s. A satellite projection of what conditions will look like at midnight on Wednesday is shown in the first image above There will be near record highs on Wednesday…
Here's Where To Get Spooky Cocktails In Northern Westchester: 'To Die For' Here's Where To Get Spooky Cocktails In Northern Westchester: 'To Die For'
Here's Where To Get Spooky Cocktails In Northern Westchester: 'To Die For' If you're looking to celebrate spooky season with some fall-themed cocktails, a Northern Westchester restaurant's "Voodoo Lounge" promises to delight.  As Halloween approaches, Crawdaddy's Creole Kitchen in Pleasantville at 68 Wheeler Ave. is marking the occasion by offering "Cocktails To Die For" in their "Voodoo Lounge," the only one of its kind in the entire county.  Visitors can enjoy their spooky drinks pre- or post-dinner in the lounge, which gives off eerie vibes and is a perfect setting to get in the Halloween spirit.  Crawdaddy's Creole Kitchen The featured c…
'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular NY Watering Hole 'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular NY Watering Hole
'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular NY 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…
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…
Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crackdown On Drunk, Aggressive Driving Over Halloween Weekend Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crackdown On Drunk, Aggressive Driving Over Halloween Weekend
Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crackdown 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…
Don't Be A Grinch: Police In Area Warn Against Drunk Driving During Holidays Don't Be A Grinch: Police In Area Warn Against Drunk Driving During Holidays
Don't Be A Grinch: Police In Area 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…
'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 NY Girl Finds Razor Blade After Trading Halloween Candy, Police Say 13-Year-Old NY Girl Finds Razor Blade After Trading Halloween Candy, Police Say
13-Year-Old NY 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…
Over 80 Westchester County Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Streets On Halloween Over 80 Westchester County Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Streets On Halloween
Over 80 Westchester County Sex Offenders To Be Kept Off Streets On Halloween Westchester County officials have put together a program to help keep sex offenders off the street during peak trick-or-treating hours.  On Monday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., the county will require more than 80 registered and non-registered sex offenders on probation to attend a program at the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains.  The annual Anti-Sexual Abuse Victim Impact Program is run by the county's Department of Probation and is meant to keep children and families safe on Halloween, officials said.  "Our top priority in Westchester County will always …
No Late Night Frights: City In Westchester Issues Curfew For Halloween No Late Night Frights: City In Westchester Issues Curfew For Halloween
No Late Night Frights: City In Westchester Issues Curfew For Halloween Trick-or-treaters in a Westchester County city are being issued curfews by police to prevent them from being out too late.  Police in Yonkers have issued a citywide curfew for children 16 and younger for Halloween night on Monday, Oct. 31, according to authorities.  As part of the curfew:  Children who are 11 and younger must be home by 10 p.m.;  Children who are 12 to 13 must be home by 10:30 p.m.;  Children who are 14 to 16 must be home by 11 p.m. Yonkers Police also said that exceptions to the curfew include:  Children who are accompanied by a parent or …
Child Celebrating Halloween Hit By Car Near Diner In Hudson Valley Child Celebrating Halloween Hit By Car Near Diner In Hudson Valley
Child Celebrating Halloween Hit By Car Near Diner In Hudson Valley An area child who was out celebrating Halloween was struck and injured by a hit-and-run driver. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31, when the 4-year-old child was crossing a busy roadway near the Plaza Diner in the Town of Greenport with his mother. According to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, as two crossed Fairview Avenue, the child was struck by a northbound vehicle.   The vehicle did not stop and continued northbound, police said.   The vehicle is described as a dark-colored SUV.   The Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's …
American Airlines Passengers Fume Over 1,500 Canceled Halloween Weekend Flights American Airlines Passengers Fume Over 1,500 Canceled Halloween Weekend Flights
American Airlines Passengers Fume Over 1,500 Canceled Halloween Weekend Flights American Airlines passengers fumed after nearly 1,500 flights were canceled over Halloween weekend. Airline officials cited high winds and staffing conditions at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, according to a staff note sent Saturday by COO David Seymour obtained by CNBC. Related story: Flight From NY Makes Emergency Landing After Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant Wow @AmericanAir, stranded overnight in ORD last min cancel but issue known well known in advance. 3.5hr 📞 now will be here for days!! Can’t even go back to NYC. Challenge accepted United/Delta! After 30yr …
Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada
Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada A change in the weather pattern will bring in the coldest air of the season, and as the air interacts with multiple storm systems, snow could develop as the calendar flips to November, according to AccuWeather.com forecasters. "Could we be talking about snow across parts of the Midwest and Northeast?” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. “Maybe.” That comment, made on Thursday, Oct. 28, is consistent with an earlier forecast by AccuWeather's Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok who said more than a month ago that there could be  “a couple of rounds of cold …
Not Over Yet: Second Round Of Soaking Rain Will Sweep Through Region Heading Into Halloween Not Over Yet: Second Round Of Soaking Rain Will Sweep Through Region Heading Into Halloween
Not Over Yet: Second Round Of Soaking Rain Will Sweep Through Region Heading Into Halloween It's been a stormy stretch of weather in the days leading up to Halloween. The largest round of heavy rain, with local downpours and flash flooding, swept through the region Friday night, Oct. 29 through the overnight hours into around daybreak on Saturday, Oct. 30. After a brief respite from the rain during the morning and early afternoon, rain, heavy at times, will return in the middle of the afternoon Saturday and continue at times until late Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service. But there's some good news and a couple of fronts. First, wind speed is expected to b…
Here's Favorite Halloween Candy In New York, According To New Report Here's Favorite Halloween Candy In New York, According To New Report
Here's Favorite Halloween Candy In New York, According To New Report A spooky new report has illuminated what New Yorkers' favorite Halloween candy may be. Candystore.com analyzed 14 years of data on bulk candy sales, in addition to information provided by candy manufacturers and distributors. New York's top Halloween candy is Sour Patch Kids, according to the report. The second most popular candy is Hot Tamales followed by Candy Corn. According to the website, these were the top kinds of candy across the United States: 1. Reese's Cups 2. Skittles 3. M&M's 4. Starburst 5. Hot Tamales 6. Sour Patch Kids 7. Hershey Kisses 8. Snickers 9. Tootsie Pop…
NY School District Bans 'Squid Game' Halloween Costumes NY School District Bans 'Squid Game' Halloween Costumes
NY School District Bans 'Squid Game' Halloween Costumes A New York school district is barring some students from wearing Halloween costumes depicting characters from the controversial Netflix show “Squid Game.” Citing the show’s mature and violent content, the Fayetteville-Manilus School District in upstate New York announced that three elementary schools will not be permitting costumes from the show, which includes gory versions of children’s games that are fictitiously played for a cash prize. The move came after principals in the Onondaga County school district found that students were playing versions of the survival game based on the show …
New Storm System Will Bring More Soaking Rain, Strong Wind Gusts To Region New Storm System Will Bring More Soaking Rain, Strong Wind Gusts To Region
New Storm System Will Bring More Soaking Rain, Strong Wind Gusts To Region Just days after a potent Nor'easter pounded the region with downpours, flash flooding, and dangerous winds, a new storm system will bring more soaking rain and strong wind gusts. There will be a respite from the wet weather on Thursday, Oct. 28 with partly cloudy skies, a high temperature in the mid 50s, and calm winds. A large area of low pressure is then forecast to shift from the central United States across the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service. After a partly sunny start on Friday, Oct. 29, clouds will increase during the afternoon on a day in which the high tempera…
Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk
Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk A rapidly developing, rare fall Nor'easter will bring heavy downpours, flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts to the region that could cause power outages. The time frame for storm activity is Monday evening, Oct. 25 through Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 26. (See the first and second images above.) Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts are possible. For projected rainfall totals, click on the third image above. Rainfall rates may exceed one inch per hour at times, and heavy rain may produce areas of flash flooding, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardou…
New Round Of Snow Could Be Coming To Region New Round Of Snow Could Be Coming To Region
New Round Of Snow Could Be Coming To Region A sharp drop in temperatures has ushered in the Halloween weekend which started after much of the region saw the first snowfall of the season. Now, more snow could be coming to the area in just a matter of days. Halloween Day, Saturday, Oct. 31 will be bright and sunny with a high temperature in the low to mid 40s. For just the first time since World War II, a Halloween blue moon will be visible to the entire world Saturday evening. (A blue moon is when there is more than one full moon during a month.) After that, it will be time to "Fall Back" and set clocks back an hour with the end of …
Sharp Drop In Temps Will Be Followed By Rare Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back Sharp Drop In Temps Will Be Followed By Rare Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back
Sharp Drop In Temps Will Be Followed By Rare Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back After a mixed bag of precipitation winds down, there will be a sharp drop in temperatures leading into the "Fall Back" Halloween weekend. Generally, about 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected for parts of the region where there has not been accumulating snow. Snowfall accumulation of between 1 to 3 inches is possible in some spots north of I-84 in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The daytime temperature Friday, Oct. 30 will hold steady in the mid to upper 30s.  There will then be a sharp drop in temps as skies clear overnight, with the low in the mid to upper 20s. Halloween…
Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Coming, Followed By Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Coming, Followed By Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back
Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Coming, Followed By Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back The passage of a cold front has led to dry weather and a dramatic drop in temperatures, making it feel like fall again. Sunday, Oct. 25 will feel like fall again. There will be a mix of clouds and sun with a slight chance of afternoon showers. The high temperature will only be around 50 degrees. Rain becomes likely at night, mainly after 10 p.m., followed by showers later on overnight. There will be more spotty showers at times on Monday, Oct. 26, which will be cloudy with the. high temperature in the upper 50s. The unsettled pattern will continue each day through Friday, Oct. 30, with cl…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
Stella Artois To Pop The Top On New Beer In Sleepy Hollow On Halloween Stella Artois To Pop The Top On New Beer In Sleepy Hollow On Halloween
Stella Artois To Pop The Top On New Beer In Sleepy Hollow On Halloween What better place can you think of to pop the top on a new -- limited edition -- beer named Midnight Lager on Halloween than in Sleepy Hollow?  As a nod to the local lore of the legend’s ghostly midnight rider, Stella is releasing its new "black" lager only in Sleeping Hollow where it will be given away for free for several hours. Visitors and residents of the village can stop by J. P. Doyle’s, at 48 Beekman Ave., and the Hudson Anchor, 222 Beekman Ave., for free pours of Midnight Lager from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 31. If you can’t make it to either spot, nearby bars will …
Investigation Underway After Razor Blade Found In Halloween Candy Investigation Underway After Razor Blade Found In Halloween Candy
Investigation Underway After Razor Blade Found In Halloween Candy Police are warning parents in a Hudson Valley town to check their children's Halloween candy after a razor blade was found inside a candy bar. Stony Point Police said that a razor blade was found inside a "mini" Twix candy bar.  As an investigation continues, police are not sure if someone put the razor inside the candy bar or if it came from a store-bought bag of candy. Police said parents should check candy that was given out in the following areas: Walter Drive, Miller Drive, Cross Street, Heights Road, Ethan Allen Drive, Franklin Road, and Van Buren Street. "Again, as this is an…
Photos: 'Kooky, Spooky' Decor For Halloween Turns Heads In Northern Westchester Photos: 'Kooky, Spooky' Decor For Halloween Turns Heads In Northern Westchester
Photos: 'Kooky, Spooky' Decor For Halloween Turns Heads In Northern Westchester A Northern Westchester County homeowner set up a spook-tacular special treat for his neighbors. Buchanan resident Brian Neurauter has set up a maze and haunted house on 4th Street, complete with all the ghouls, goblins and other Halloween fixings. Hundreds of children from around the area have visited the residence leading up to the holiday, with plenty more expected to take the tour on Halloween afternoon and evening. The experience comes complete with skeletons, zombies, spiders, bats, the undead and plenty of other spooky surprises for all comers. 
Westchester's Megyn Kelly Out At NBC After Defending Blackface, Report Says Westchester's Megyn Kelly Out At NBC After Defending Blackface, Report Says
Westchester's Megyn Kelly Out At NBC After Defending Blackface, Report Says Westchester's Megyn Kelly is now out at NBC following a controversial comment Tuesday about blackface, according to multiple sources.  No official announcement has been made by NBC, but The Daily Mail is reporting the network will pay out the remainder of her salary, believed to be in the range of $69 million. On Thursday, the network pulled  "Megyn Kelly Today," and ran a rerun of a show from August. The whole blow-up took place following Tuesday's show in which Kelly defended a white person wearing blackface for Halloween, or a black person who put on whiteface during a panel d…