Springfield School District Decides To Ban Costumes On Halloween
There won't be any witches, vampires, ghosts or goblins roaming the halls this Halloween in Springfield because the school district has decided to ban costumes.
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There won't be any witches, vampires, ghosts or goblins roaming the halls this Halloween in Springfield because the school district has decided to ban costumes.
A scarecrow painted to have dark skin was hanging by a rope from a tree in front of a home in Kensington.
As Halloween quickly approaches, bakeries and restaurants all over NYC are gearing up for a sugar overload. Indulge your sweet tooth in these Halloween season goodies, perfect to bring to a themed party or to treat your little ones with on October 31st.
Rather than just taking your little ghouls and goblins trick or treating this year, check out these spooky family-centered Halloween events taking place across New Jersey in the month of October.
Keep trick-or-treaters scary and safe this Halloween with tips for costuming, pumpkin carving, and protecting those little goblins who can't wait to haunt the neighborhood in search of goodies and other ghouls.
Thoughts to ghouls, ghosts and candy take over around Halloween. Here are a few of the bone-chilling (and lighthearted) classics to get you in the mood.
Let's face it. Halloween is all about the sweets! Here are some tips on keeping the candy mayhem to a minimum and a few recipes for spooky lookin' treats.
Channel your inner Martha Stewart by creating inexpensive and easy crafts for Halloween. The kids love it, and it's a perfect way to spend quality time together.
American history is rich with tall tales, legends and hauntings. Here are just a few of the ones people are still talking about.
The pumpkin is king of the Halloween season. Here are some of the many interesting ways it's used, including a few you may not have thought of.
For an extra $20, you can also get a set of boxer shorts, reminiscent of his look in the pictures he texted to women he met online.
Tazo the sea otter was one of many aquarium residents to receive a pumpkin to snack on ahead of the Wildlife Conservation Society's "Ascarium" festivities.
Long Island's all important East End agriculture industry has been hit hard by all this rain and stormy weather of late, and that is bad news for those who want a locally grown pumpkin for this Halloween.
If you're under 18-years-old and have an overdue or missing book borrowed from a branch of the New York Public Library, there is some good news for you.
An obscure law that has been on the books since 1845 has been used five times this week at the protests on Wall Street.
Anyone who has spent much time rolling down the New Jersey Turnpike has endured pockets of foul odor wafting from the industrious swamp that is Northern NJ. It was particularly pungent yesterday between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Kids love Halloween because they get a ton of candy, and they get it fast – but that can often be a cause of concern for parents. Parents should check their kids' candy hauls as soon as they return from trick-or-treating.
Participants in the 38th annual Village Halloween Parade marched and danced their way up 6th Avenue on a Sunday night filled with fright and fun.
Westchester County has once again this Halloween invited sex offenders to a mandatory meeting during prime trick or treating time.
The 38th annual Village Halloween Parade will kick off at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Today's edition of the Boomer and Carton Morning Extravaganza was 'scary good'. That is a Halloween reference, as a good majority of the staff decided to dress up for the occasion.
In Nutley, there's a zero-tolerance policy in effect this year for any pranks this Mischief Night – the evening before Halloween. Since the infamous night falls on a Saturday this year, police are expecting the worst.
The scariest thing about Halloween is the possibility of sex offenders attacking children as they go trick-or-treating.
Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is expected to attend a tea party event in New Jersey on Halloween.
Join us and be a force for progress at the 2026 Lustgarten Foundation's New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
LaGuardia Airport has reopened both runways days after the deadly crash between an Air Canada plane and a Port Authority emergency truck.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
The FDNY is on the scene of a large blaze that tore through a Bronx apartment building Thursday morning.
President Trump warned Iran to make a deal on his terms "before it is too late."
LaGuardia Airport has reopened both runways days after the deadly crash between an Air Canada plane and a Port Authority emergency truck.
The family of Marcus Burks believes he did not receive the assistance he needed after a car crash in Newburgh, New York, in January.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
A Brooklyn high school football player was fatally shot by a teammate while they were passing around a gun for fun, officials said.
An investigation is underway following the discovery of a possible pipe bomb inside a home in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn on Wednesday morning.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner's insurance fraud, sources told CBS News.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
At least 27 early childhood education centers across the city are vacant, NYC's deputy chancellor of the Division of Early Childhood Education said.
A potential deal to end the DHS shutdown has stalled on Capitol Hill after Senate Democrats made their latest counteroffer.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Aaron Judge went hitless on opening day for the first time and struck out four times for the first time since September 2024, but the New York Yankees still produced plenty of offense and beat San Francisco 7-0 in the debut of Giants manager Tony Vitello as the major league season began.
The Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night, eliminating New York from playoff contention.
Major League Baseball is set to return to New York City as the New York Mets will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in their home opener on Thursday.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
The New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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A 21-year-old is hospitalized after being shot outside the Woodlawn subway station on Thursday morning. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Firefighters are on the scene of a large blaze that tore through a Bronx apartment building Thursday morning. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Firefighters are at the scene of a large blaze at an apartment building in the Bronx Thursday morning.
Major League Baseball is set to return to New York City as the New York Mets will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in their home opener on Thursday.
