brought about
It’s National Deviled Egg Day, in these United States.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
As has become traditional in recent years – on Halloween, Our Lady of the Pentacle and myself gather with some friends in front of a local bar here in Astoria and hand out candy to Trick or Treaters.
Well… they hand out candy, I take pictures and drink beer.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
The Newtown Pentacle award for costumery – if there was one – would go to this family, encountered at Socrates Sculpture garden and all done up as characters from the movie “Aliens.” Even their dog was in on the act.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
Here on the southern side of ancient village of Astoria, along Broadway in the 40’s, Halloween is taken quite seriously by young and old alike. The neighbors go all out.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
Over the top, and all out, that is.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
That’s a pal of mine under the makeup, which was creeptastic.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
Even Hank the elevator guy showed off his latest disguise. As a note, Hank wears masks all year long, whenever the mood strikes.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
Lots of superheroes were floating around Astoria.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
There was even a gnome or two.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
Personally, I really dig the “sugar skull” makeup, and there was a LOT of it to be photographed.
Upcoming Tours and events
Exploring Long Island City, from Luxury Waterfront to Abandoned Factories Walking Tour,
with NY Adventure Club – Sunday, November 12th, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Long Island City is a tale of two cities; one filled with glittering water-front skyscrapers and manicured parks, and the other, a highly active ground transportation & distribution zone vital to the New York economy — which will prevail? With Newtown Creek Alliance Historian Mitch Waxman – details here.
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