Tag Archives: Halloween
Seniors show tricks not just for kids
Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by Almudena Toral.
By Almudena Toral Maria del Carmen Ilarraza, 72, knew she was a great actress and performer. But it wasn’t until Oct. 31 last year that she found out she was also the soul of any given party. Like Ilarraza, more than 70 other seniors–most of them from Puerto Rico- love celebrating Halloween at Carver Senior […]
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A Green Treat for Everyone
Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by Peggy Truong.
By Peggy Truong
A reading garden. Non-toxic cleaners and microfiber cloths. A Big Green Halloween festival and fundraiser that included carrier-bag decorating and composting lessons. These are a few of the ways that Public School 166 is embracing environmental education in and out of the classroom.
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Halloween Fears in East New York
Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by Janet Lawrence.
By Janet Lawrence For shop owners and residents in East New York, Halloween stirs up real fears. And so does the Jason mask. Jackie Davis said she is afraid that thieves are more likely to commit crimes under the cover of Halloween costumes. “What are you going to say, Jason robbed me?” she said. “If […]
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Hunts Point Responds to Halloween Crime Fears
Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by Emily Lavin.
By Emily Lavin Jade Rodriguez has one thing on her mind this Halloween. “It’s all about the candy,” said Jade, 12. “I can’t wait to stuff my face with chocolate. “ But instead trick-or-treating on Saturday, Rodriguez will be home with her candy before most kids have put on their costumes—without having rung a single […]
