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New York’s Favorite Halloween Town Is Hosting A Massive Fall Fair This October
For autumn done right, hop aboard the Metro-North and make your way to the Sleepy Hollow Street Fair on Saturday, October 5th.
The mother of all fall festivals, this Westchester extravaganza sets the bar exceptionally high. You can expect close to 200 vendors and nearly 5,000 visitors from near and far making the most out of the New York Halloween town.
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While perusing the happenings taking place on Beekman Avenue, expect seasonal trinkets and decor, food trucks, music, a bouncy house for kiddos, and of course, a taste of the local neighborhood. That means you should expect a drop-in from the unofficial town icon, the Headless Horseman, who will show up on his stallion in his finest creepy cape. He’s easy to find: he’s the one without a head.
Sleepy Hollow has been a seasonal destination for years. The setting of Washington Irving’s famed tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, this historical literary hotspot is known for its quaint yet spooky atmosphere, including the Old Dutch Church (mentioned in Irving’s story) and the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Here you’ll find the resting place of the author and a long list of famed historical figures: Andrew Carnegie, Walter Chrysler, William Rockefeller, Elizabeth Arden, and Alice Brady, to name just a few.
We highly suggest you don’t leave the area without a trip to the nearby Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, which is now celebrating its 20th year. The event houses 7,000 hand-carved gourds that are transformed into works of art celebrating the best of the season and all things New York.
Check out the The Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce for all local happenings this spooky season.
Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow
Saturday, October 5th (Rain date Sunday, October 6th)
10am—4pm
If you’re envisioning even more autumnal getaways, have a look at our favorite fall getaways from NYC for leaf peeping. Additionally, our favorite fall New England towns will make for an unforgettable getaway.
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Is There A New NYC Area Code In The Works?
Snagging numbers from friends and dates might look a little different in the near future. Apparently, new NYC area codes could possibly arrive in about a year-and-a-half.
On Tuesday, October 1st, the Public Service Commission will hold two virtual hearings at 1pm and 6pm to interact with the public regarding this proposal.
Earlier this year, The North American Numbering Plan Administrator filed a petition for new area codes throughout the five boroughs, as the classic 718, 917, 929, and 347 could reach their limit in 2026. Well, we are the #1 Dream City in the US and in turn the most congested city, so we’re not necessarily surprised to hear that more New Yorkers are in of phone service.
When will there be new NYC area codes?
Although nothing is set in stone, and new area codes would have to be approved, it looks like we can expect them some time in 2026 once the four main numbers — 718, 212, 347, and 929 — have all been utilized.
What will the new NYC area code be?
At this time, it it too soon to determine the new area code for the city. Do you have any guesses for the three-number combo? The last time we received a new area code was in 2011 with 929.
Who will be affected by new NYC area codes?
According to reports, it’s likely that the new area code will cover Upper Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — quite a bit of coverage. People within the affected areas would not be expected to get a new number; the new area codes will be implemented for new customers.
It is also possible that borders for different area codes could change as well, but there’s still plenty of specifics to be determined.
As soon as we learn more, we’ll be sure to keep you informed about the possibility of new area codes. For now, we’ll stick to texting our usual 917, 929, etc. numbers.
See also: New Digital NY ID Makes Airport Check-In A Breeze
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