YONKERS, NY -- October 27, 2016 – In order to provide for a safe and enjoyable holiday, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today announced that Yonkers will issue a citywide curfew for children 16 years of age and younger on Halloween night - Monday, October 31.
“Halloween is a fun holiday meant to be enjoyed by all, which is why we are taking a proactive approach in providing a safe Halloween for our communities,” said Mayor Spano. “In addition to the curfew, we also encourage all parents to be mindful of their children’s activities that evening so our trick-or-treaters have a happy – and safe – Halloween this year.”
As part of the curfew, the Yonkers Police Department advises children 12 and younger must be home by 10PM, children ages 12 to 13 must be home by 10:30PM, and those 14 to 16 years old must return home by 11PM. The curfew is extended to 6AM to individuals based on the following exceptions:
· Unless accompanied by parent or guardian
· On errand with parental permission with prior notice to Police Community Affairs Division
· Half hour after a school, religious and volunteer public entertainment no later than 12:30AM unless police are notified by host organization 24 hours in advance
· Half hour after work, with proof from employer
· All youngsters 16 and under not subject to curfew if on or immediately next to their home (and if neighbor does not object)
Violators to the curfew will be taken to the nearest Yonkers Police Precinct and parents/guardian will be notified. For more information about the Halloween curfew, contact the Yonkers Police Department at 914-377-7375.
“We are asking for parents to help make this Halloween a safe and enjoyable day for all involved,” said Charles Gardner, Yonkers Police Commissioner. “Please know where your children are and make sure that they are home by the designated times of the curfew.”
The City of Yonkers is issues Halloween safety tips for parents and trick-or-treaters, including:
Parents
· Arrange for an adult to accompany trick-or-treaters
· Know the route your child will travel and give him or her a curfew
- Be sure children can see through their masks. Costumes should be easy to see, either made from light colors or marked for nighttime with reflective tap
- Dispose of unwrapped candy or candy that appears altered
- Don't leave your children unattended
- To help plan a safe route, visit the sex offender registry at www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/search_index.htm
Trick-or-Treaters
· Don't eat anything from trick-or-treat bag before your parents have looked at it
· Always stay with people who you know, and stay in your own neighborhood.
- Tell your parents where you are trick-or-treating, and stay away from dark streets and buildings.
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