Hornell will allow Trick or Treating this Halloween despite COVID-19 – WETM – MyTwinTiers.com

HORNELL, N.Y. (WETM) The City of Hornell does not plan to restrict trick-or-treating this Halloween due to COVID-19, according to Mayor John Buckley.

First reported by our media partner The Leader, Buckley announced the decision during a recent Board of Public Works meeting.

Ultimately trick or treating is a parents decision, Buckley said. Do you want to allow your children to go door to door? Thats up to the parents. On the other side as a homeowner, do you want to participate? Its always been voluntary. The city has always set trick or treat hours, but its not a city-sponsored event, its not a mandatory event for children or homeowners. Some people do it and some people dont.

Buckleys announcement comes after Governor Andrew Cuomo said he would not ban trick or treating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidelines regarding trick or treating are expected to be released by the Governors office.

I would not ban trick or treaters going door to door. I dont think thats appropriate. You have neighbors, if you want to go knock on your neighbors door, God bless you. Im not going to tell you not to. If you want to go for a walk with your child through the neighborhood, Im not going to tell you you cant take your child through the neighborhood, Im not going to do that. I will give you my advice and guidance and then you will make the decision about what you do that night.

Chemung County Executive Christopher Moss tells 18 News that the county will follow the Governors guidelines on trick or treating.

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