The blustery weather didn’t stop Bronxites from embracing the spirit of the ghoulish season nor did it stop kids from venturing out on their annual Halloween Trick or Treat crawl on Friday, Oct. 31.

 

Attached are a few images of locals out and about enjoying the day.

 

We did see a couple of angels, complete with wings, battling the elements as they made their way down East Gun Hill Road.

 

For a short video of some other whacky costume-clad folks seen ambling down East Gun Hill Road, click here.

Meanwhile, as reported, in a sad reflection of the times over the last few weeks amid the ongoing federal shutdown, and a scary situation for SNAP recipients who were in danger of having their benefits cut off from Nov. 1, a group of youngsters entered Tasty Picks store on East Gun Hill Road and Rochambeau Avenue on Friday Trick or Treating.

 

A store employee told the group his colleague was outside on the corner with a bucket offering candy. One young boy was overheard saying to the store worker, “Please sir, my mom is kinda homeless.”

 

As reported, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Friday that her office had won a court ruling requiring the federal government to use SNAP contingency funds amid the shutdown.

 

However, it’s not certain that the funds will be released by Nov. 1.

As reported, earlier this week, nonprofits like Part of the Solution (POTS), based in Bedford Park and Fordham Manor, and others announced they were stepping up their efforts to help feed those in need amid the impending threat of a SNAP cut-off, while New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Thursday, Oct. 30, and announced millions in State emergency funding for food assistance.

To read more on what is happening practically for SNAP recipients come Nov. 1, and where to obtain help, click here.

 

For more Halloween-related coverage, click here.