With Halloween almost here, families are still unsure about how to enjoy the holiday--and trick-or-treating--in a safe way. There are certain basic guidelines, published by the CDC that can help you as you decide the best way for your children to enjoy the holiday. Read more.

If you're looking for an outdoor Halloween activity, check out the Blaze Long Island jack o'lantern exhibit at Old Bethpage Village restoration. With reduced capacity and mandatory mask-wearing, it's an event worth exploring. Read more.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Is your family and home prepared in case of a fire emergency? Every family should have a fire emergency plan.The most important part of this plan is to be sure to change batteries in your smoke and CO alarms and test them. Twice yearly, when we change the clocks is a perfect time to change the batteries. 3 out of every 5 home fire deaths resulted from fires in home with no working smoke alarms, and less than 50% of homeowners have an escape plan.

-Pete the Cat Trick or Pete James Dean and Kimberly Dean

-I Spy With My Little Eyes Halloween Book for Kids by Katherine Miller

-The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams and Megan Lloyd

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