Halloween

Unfortunately, Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for kids in the Untied State and it is not because of the candy. New York State wants you to put this on your kids' costumes this year.

Lily K. Donaldson, a Ph.D. student at RPI and newly crowned Miss United States, is coming to Menands this Sunday, October 30, to participate in the village's Halloween parade.

It's that time of year and why should humans have all the fun? These Capital Region pets are all dressed up for Halloween. If you are still wondering how to dress up your furry friend, this may give you some inspiration.

It's not exactly light-hearted.

This time of year conjures up old ghost stories and folklore. One of the scariest of all Halloween stories comes from a small town about one hundred thirty miles south of Albany.

You wouldn't mind a few extra roommates, right?

The baseball fields at Magee Park in Delmar are usually hopping late into October with as much Little League fall baseball as they can fit in before the ground hardens from the cold temperatures. One cool event, that is in its second year, puts the spirit of the league's enthusiastic players into one last fun Halloween party. Saturday October 29th, Tri Village Little League will host a "Trunk or Treat". Over two dozen cars will be decorated in Halloween style with volunteers in costume.

Can he carve up the cash?

When you think of fall and Halloween in Upstate New York, chances are you think of haunted hayrides, corn mazes, and haunted houses. Well, there is a terrifying adventure that isn't for the faint of heart but if you love to be truly scared during the season, this may be right up your alley.

From 1985 to 2003, Buffalo Bills' legend Bruce Smith had opposing quarterbacks seeing ghosts. Now, he's honoring their memory in a hilarious way.

This competition is scary good.

I wouldn't have guessed this, but I'm biased towards peanut butter.