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Halloween is tomorrow, and sometimes kids tend to get a little over-excited and perhaps a little rowdy. So Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann says the police department will be beefing up patrols in the area to help keeps things under control…

Travelers Insurance has said crime-related claims jump 17 percent on Halloween. To avoid falling victim to the tricksters, they suggest you keep your walkway well-lit to prevent trips and falls, if possible have someone stay in your home, check to see who’s at the door before you open it, and keep your pets indoors — you don’t want Rover to get spooked by strangers in disguise, and end up biting someone.

Orange & Rockland has sent help to California to help fix fire-related electrical issues. The fires and power failures wreaking havoc in California could last for days, or longer. That’s according to the LA Times, which reports winds are downing trees and electrical poles, leading to power cuts for millions and evacuations. O&R spokesman Mike Donovan says the company yesterday sent resources to help restore power to Pacific Gas and Electric customers…

Donovan says the Con Edison and O&R personnel sent out west will stay there as long as necessary. KGO TV reports the Kincade Fire has spread to around 75,000 acres and is 15 percent contained. High winds have contributed to the spread of the fires.

If you’re putting your leaves in the street in the town of Clarkstown, then you’re doing it wrong. Supervisor George Hoehmann says leaf collection is in full swing right now, and the correct way to get rid of leaves is to have them at the curb, but still on your property…

You should also avoid putting leaves near bus stops or fire hydrants. Hoehmann says if you don’t do it properly you could be issued a fine.

Hundreds turned out over the weekend in Pittsburgh to mark the first anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre in which 11 congregants were killed. In a speech over the weekend to gun safety advocacy groups, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the federal government has to do something, otherwise similar events will keep happening in this country…

Robert Bowers faces 63 federal charges and the death penalty in the case, which could begin next September.

Kids can head to Palisades Credit Union Park on Thursday to join Boulder Bird for an evening of trick-or-treating. The Boulders’ V-P of Business Development Seth Cantor says kids can have a blast at their Halloween event at the ballpark…

Halloween in the ballpark runs from 5-7pm on Thursday night. If you can’t get to Pomona, head over to Palisades Center in West Nyack for some Halloween fun. Marketing Director Keri Cunningham says more than 50 stores and restaurants are participating…

Palisades Center’s Trick-or-treat event is also being held Thursday evening from 5-7. Participating retailers will have a colorful pumpkin hanging in their window.