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After Halloween celebrations were all but cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it made a big return in 2021 as youngsters and their parents took to the streets, dressed in their favorite, purchased or home-made costumes, and large crowds of trick-or-treaters were spotted across the borough.
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Larger than usual crowds were seen as children of all ages wore masks and costumes as they attended several Halloween-themed parties in Allerton, Norwood and Pelham Bay.
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Meanwhile, the National Retail Federation reported an increase of 20 percent over last year on Halloween costume and treat sales. Americans spent just over $8 billion dollars while celebrating the holiday last year at home.
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Norwood pooch, “Kash,” took a Halloween stroll with its owner, Caquana, along East Gun Hill Road in Norwood.
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“Highway patrol officer”, Analia, 3, and “(good) witch,” Aliah, 3, had fun trick-or-treating along Jerome Avenue in Norwood.
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One trick-or-treater, dressed in a costume from the film, “Scream,” did their best to scare passersby along Jerome Avenue in Norwood.
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Children, dressed in a variety of costumes, enjoyed an afternoon of trick-or-treating along Jerome Avenue in Norwood.
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There were more trick-or-treaters at Grand Concourse and East Kingsbridge Road in Fordham Manor proudly posing for a photo during their day of trick-or-treating.
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One person was spotted carrying what appeared to be a large knife as a passenger in a car as it passed through Webster Avenue.
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Wearing a hockey mask and carrying what appears to be a large knife, a pair stopped at a red light before traveling south on Webster Avenue.
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Youngsters enjoyed a day of the day of trick-or-treating along Webster Avenue.