Pumpkins and Candy: New York City Economy Gears Up For Halloween
New York City is currently home to 37 candy manufacturing plants employing approximately 520 workers.
Archive for October, 2016
Fun Facts for this Halloween
Halloween Fun Facts It’s that time of the year again, folks. Break out the cotton cobwebs, cartoonish costumes and of course, candy. Yes indeed, today is Halloween. And more than a mere holiday, Halloween functions as an industry […]
More Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween Safety Halloween is one of the most enjoyable days of the year for children, but parents should be aware of potential safety risks when not properly supervised. Trick-or-treaters should always have adult supervision, even if they are traveling with groups of […]
Happy Halloween To All
The estimated number of potential trick-or-treaters in 2015 — children ages 5 to 14 — across the U.S. Of course, many other children — older than age 15 and younger than age 5 — also go trick-or-treating. How serious […]
Tyler Perry’s ‘Boo! A Medea Halloween’ Is Tops At Box Office — Again!
Hollywood got a terrifying scare this weekend as the third installment in the ‘Da Vinci Code’ franchise — re-teaming director Ron Howard and star Tom Hanks — bombed in its U.S. debut with $15 million. Yes, that’s right, Razzie Award winner […]
Game 5 Cubs vs Indians: “Too bad someone has to lose”
By William Coppola Hold everything, the Cubs are not dead yet. We are going to see a November fall classic after all. Starter Jon Lester got off to a good start with a mix of cutters, change ups, fastballs, curves […]
SENATOR JEFF KLEIN AND ASSEMBLYMAN MARK GJONAJ HOST FOURTH ANNUAL PELHAM PARKWAY HALLOWEEN PARTY
BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (D-Bronx), together with P.S. 105, the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association, The Allerton International Merchants and the White Plains Road BID, hosted the fourth annual Pelham Parkway Halloween Party […]
Future is Now in Bean Town
By Chris Saunders When the Red Sox lost to the Cleveland Indians in the ALDS there was sadness and disappointment all wrapped up in one ball. With the retirement of David Ortiz, who was the face of the franchise […]
NYCHA Launches NextGen Neighborhoods Stakeholder Committees
NYCHA Launches NextGen Neighborhoods Stakeholder Committees; Kicks-Off Search for Resident Committee Members Comprised of residents, community representatives and elected officials from each development site, the Stakeholder Committee will work directly with the developers, ensuring constructive dialogue and accountability […]
Halloween Party at University Nursing Home – October 31 at 2:30pm
Event: Halloween Party at University Nursing Home Where: University Nursing Home (2505 Grand Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468) When: Monday, October 31st 2016 at 2:30pm Activities: · 2:30PM Music by steel drum band called, “iLan’ Ban’ · 3:30PM Trick Or Treat […]
Profile America: Happy Halloween
Monday, October 31 — There’s an excellent chance that today is an occasion deeply revered by young children and the nation’s candy makers. According to ancient Celtic tradition, Halloween — the evening before All Saints Day — is a time of […]
A HAPPY HALLOWEEN STARTS WITH ‘SAFETY FIRST’
A HAPPY HALLOWEEN STARTS WITH ‘SAFETY FIRST’ By Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) Halloween is a holiday that brings the whole family together for a wide-range of outdoor activities taking place throughout the State. Monday is one of the […]
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