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Check Out Cute Kid Halloween Photos

Bryen — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:00:27 +0000

Now that the kids are running in circles from a sugar high and the costumes are away for another year, we’d love to see your munchkins all dressed up! Did your child, nephew, nice, grandson, granddaughter, etc go as a ghost? Perhaps a pumpkin or firefighter? Upload your photos and we’ll help you show them [...]

Before You Steal That Candy From Your Kid's Halloween Stash, READ This

Sean McMaster — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:33:51 +0000

Listen don't feel bad about it, we all look forward to raiding our kid's Halloween bags in early November. After all they have way too much candy to eat, and it's just not good for them to eat it all. Any good parent would lend a hand to their kids when it comes to their health and safety. However, maybe you should keep in mind how un healthy it is for you and your diet before you do.

Saratoga Paranormal Research Team On The Sean And Richie Show [AUDIO]

Levack — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:27:50 +0000

In honor of Halloween the Sean and Richie Show had Rox and Jan from The Saratoga Paranormal Research Team in studio to discuss local spirits and ghost stories. One of the best encounters involved the picture up above. If you look in the upper left hand corner you’ll see the face of an old woman [...]

Our Pekingese Is Ready For Halloween

Richie Phillips — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:02:57 +0000

This little guy is stoked. We spared no expense to give our dog Spencer the most elaborate costume possible to go trick-or-treating. Check this out Actually, he’s pretty inventive. It cost us nothing. He used his bed and created it himself. Crafty little devil Nice try, little guy, but how how can this face [...]

Mike Myers As Michael Myers – Today's YouTube Treasure [VIDEO]

Levack — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:32:33 +0000

A website called Screenjunkies.com told the video from the Halloween movies and dubbed in comedian Mike Myers audio so we finally know how it would be if he was Michael Myers. Enjoy!

Frankenstorm for Halloween? Could the Albany Area See a Hurricane?

Bryen — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:29:24 +0000

We reported yesterday that we could see a hurricane hit a cold front and merge with a Nor'easter thus producing a snowy hurricane. Good news - doesn't look like we'll be getting any snow. Bad news - it looks like we could see a great deal of rain and wind. We have the updated details and with Irene fresh on our minds, we're not looking forward to this storm.

Costume Ideas From The Costumer [Audio]

Levack — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:56:39 +0000

Every year our friend Eric Zenner from The Costumer comes in and tells us what the big costumes are and sometimes even who might win the election! Zombies, Presidents and more learn what’s big and how to get help picking out the perfect costume by listening below.

Should I Let My Daughter Have A Ouija Board? – Daily Dilemma

Sean McMaster — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:31:30 +0000

Here is Today's Daily Dilemma:

I'm sure most people will think I'm being silly but, I have an 11-year-old daughter, and for some reason she really wants a Ouija board.

She said it'd be cool for Halloween, and she wants to play it with her friends, at the Halloween party she is having.

I know it's not real, but the idea bo

Is There A Sex Offender in Your Neighborhood? Check the Registry Before Halloween

Today's Country 107.7 GNA — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:00:37 +0000

Sex offenders aren’t allowed to hand out candy or participate in Halloween, but you should take a look at the registry before letting the kids wander. The New York State Police have a few resources for parents to check including an app built into Facebook and also the official state registry. [button href="http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp" title="CLICK HERE TO SEARCH THE NEW YORK [...]

Dressing Up Your Pet For Halloween?

Sean McMaster — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:02:36 +0000

I love my pets, I have 2 cats and a dog! I spoil them almost as much as I spoil my kids. But this study really floored me and I wanted to get your opinion!

The study I saw says that purchasing Halloween costumes for PETS has increased 20% over the last 3 years

Best Scary Haunted Houses in the Albany Area

Samantha — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:47:02 +0000

The Albany area has the perfect haunted house for you this fall – whether you’re keen on the paranormal or just looking for a fun scare! Pure Terror Screampark One of the biggest and most terrifying and a 45 minute drive from Albany, Pure Terror Screampark opens September 28th and is 8 miles [...]

Candy Corn Oreos Hit Target Store Shelves Today!

Sean McMaster — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:49:38 +0000

Just in time for Halloween? Yes there is almost two months to go before the ghosts and goblins come knocking at your door, but you wouldn’t know that by looking at the shelves of your local grocery stores. One item in particular might take you by surprise, Kraft Foods has now introduced the Candy Corn Oreo. So [...]

Halloween's Highway Was Route 666

Jake Thomas — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:34:56 +0000

From Flickr user Wha'ppen

There really was a Route 666. I would feel weird about driving on it any day, but I would have never thought about traveling it on Halloween!

It was a spur of the legendary East to West Route 66 that was the subject of movies, and old time rock and roll songs. The original Route 666 ran for 141 miles total from Kansas to Colorado. I think it is a shame that people let their superstitions rule their l

Is 11 Years Old Too Young To Trick Or Treat Without Parents – Daily Dilemma [AUDIO]

Sean McMaster — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:41:14 +0000

Happy Halloween my friends. Today we had a few Halloween dilemmas to choose from and I think we picked the right one. I have to tell you I was a little surprised at the calls we got. I am all for child safety but I don't think I was ready for the level of fear many parents have about their children. I suppose this is much better than the alternative.

Lou's Favorite Candy For Halloween – Or Anytime

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:07:43 +0000

On Halloween, most kids love to go out trick-or-treating, dressed up as their favorite character, trying to get as much candy in their little sacks. I haven't gone out for the traditional door to door begging in a long time, after all, both of my kids are grown up.

9 Wonderfully Cute Family Halloween Costumes [PICTURES]

Lindsay Seim — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:03:28 +0000

The Munsters. The Addams Family. The Von Trapps. These famous fictional families made a habit out of appearing together in costume. After all, nothing screams “familial bond” like donning face paint and lederhosen as a nuclear unit. With Halloween fast approaching, real families everywhere aren’t about to pass up an opportunity to get in on [...]

The 10 Strangest Draculas in Pop Culture [VIDEOS]

Matthew Roulette — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:40:48 +0000

Few monsters have appeared more on TV and film than Dracula. The character, who first appeared in Bram Stoker's novel way back in 1867, has long lapsed into the public domain. Thus, pretty much anyone can do whatever they want with The Count. Dracula’s most iconic portrayals came from legendary film actors like Max Shrek, [...]

Smashing Pumpkins In Slow Motion – Today's YouTube Treasure [VIDEO]

Levack — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:41:13 +0000

No not the band! There will be no need to smash any pumpkins this year because you CAN'T do it better then this!

World's Largest Pumpkin Turned Into World's Largest Pumpkin Zombie Carving [PHOTO]

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:33:13 +0000

A 1,818.5 pound pumpkin that currently holds the world record for the largest pumpkin is being carved into a macabre spectacle of flesh-hungry zombies. Artist Ray Villafane, who specializes in creative pumpkin carving, is behind the gruesome sculpture that he carved as part of the New York Botanical Garden’s “Haunted Pumpkin Garden.” The record breaking [...]

New York State's Largest Pumpkin Crowned Outside Buffalo

GNA — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:10:22 +0000

New York State’s largest pumpkin has been discovered, weighing in at 1,613 pounds. The pumpkin is nearly 6 feet across and a little less than 4 feet tall. This pumpkin even won first place in the World Pumpkin Weigh-Off. The event was held earlier this fall at the Great Pumpkin Farm in Clarence, outside Buffalo. [...]