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Snow falls in the East Village - New York, NY - Oct 29, 2011 (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

WCBS 880 Tri-State Top 11 Of 2011: No. 2 – Freak October Snowstorm

We’re still counting down the top 11 Tri-State Area news stories of 2011 here at WCBS Newsradio 880 and, at number 2, we have something that doesn’t usually accompany the ghosts and goblins of Halloween weekend.

2011/12/30

Mannequin in a noose at the parks department - Islip, NY - Oct 31, 2011 (credit: Cleveland Gamble)

Mannequin Hanging From Noose Found At Islip Parks Department

Islip town worker Cleveland Gamble said he was shocked and sickened after he walked into the common area in a Parks Department building on Halloween night.

2011/11/03

Storm damage in Teaneck, New Jersey (credit: CBS 2)

Thousands Of NJ Customers Should Have Power Back By Week’s End

Like so many places throughout northern New Jersey, many homes in Teaneck were made unlivable because of storm damage.

2011/11/01

Walmart (file / credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Police: Ski Mask-Wearing Bandits Rob Long Island Walmart On Halloween

Nassau County police said two armed men wearing ski masks walked into a Walmart in East Meadow around 11:30 p.m. and demanded cash from store employees at gunpoint.

2011/11/01

West Village Halloween Parade Brings Spooky To The Streets

The streets crawled with spooky sights, from floating eyeballs and skeletons to Occupy Wall Street protesters dressed as budget axes, for the annual Halloween parade Monday.

2011/10/31

Snow Storm Forces Many NY, NJ Communities To Improvise Halloween Fun

All the storm damage put a damper on Halloween fun Monday night in many communities across our area.

2011/10/31

POLL: Which Boomer & Carton Staff Member Has The Best Halloween Costume?

Biker Boomer. Mutilated Craig. Max “the Chicken.” The list goes on. Help us figure out the best of the best Halloween costumes in our morning show poll!

WFAN–2011/10/31

B&C Morning Show: Costume Parade And Moment Of The Day

Before Jerry ‘the Prince of Darkness’ could present his highly anticipated ‘Moment of the Day,’ Craig invited the entire morning show staff into the Allstate Studio so that we could strut our stuff (while dressed in our Halloween costumes) and they could decide who was the best.

WFAN–2011/10/31

B&C Morning Show: Al Dukes’ Helpful Halloween Tips

In addition to dressing up as an ’80s rocker, Al Dukes put together a few ‘Helpful Halloween Tips.’

WFAN–2011/10/31

(file photo credit: Paballo Thekiso/AFP/Getty Images)

Manhattan Gym Offers Free Halloween Workouts Monday

Don’t be haunted by sugar-induced weight gain this Halloween.

2011/10/31

Keeping Your Pets Safe On Halloween: Tips From The ASPCA

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) Halloween may be the spooky fun for us humans, but it can be down right terrifying for your pets. To help make sure your furry family member is kept safe and […]

1010 WINS–2011/10/31

'No Parking' sign outside Halloween house in Clifton, NJ on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 (credit: CBS 2)

City Posts ‘No Parking’ Signs At Popular Halloween House In Clifton

Police are cracking down this weekend in one Clifton neighborhood to keep out-of-towners from checking out a house that draws hundreds of visitors each year with its massive Halloween display.

2011/10/28