Is it OK to scare the dickens out of children at Halloween?

“Absolutely. The expression on their faces is great, before they realize they’ve been pranked!” ~Brendan Barry, Beacon

“It’s OK to scare them slightly, but not too much.” ~Jennifer Schoemaker, Beacon

“Only with ghosts and things like that, nothing violent or gory.” ~Bob Duffy, Beacon

Behind The Story

Type: News

News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Turton, who has been a reporter for The Current since its founding in 2010, moved to Philipstown from his native Ontario in 1998. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Cold Spring government, features