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Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone made it safely through last weekend's snowy surprise. Today will be another chilly day with temperatures primarily in the 40s, according to the weather forecast. But the rest of the week is expected to be in the 50s, so you can put away those snow shovels for now.

Patch has posted a number of Halloween stories during the past week. Be sure to check out our lists of top horror movies to watch during the holiday, safety tips, local events, photos of decorated homes and worst items to receive in your trick or treat bag.

Today, we will post Walter Mugdan's latest edition of The Conservation Conversation and This Week at the Movies. Reviews will include "The Rum Diary," "In Time" and "Like Crazy."

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Be sure to read yesterday's update on .

2. Check out our Halloween stories, including our , suggestions for the  to spend Halloween, photos of , ,  to receive in your trick or treat bag and  on pumpkins.

3. Stop by the site this morning for Walter Mugdan's Conservation Conversation column.

4. Later this morning, keep an eye out for This Week at the Movies.

5. Stop by the Queens Zoo's  or the  at Bayside's Bourbon Street.