Trucks, treats and costumes take over Niagara Square for Halloween fun in Buffalo
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Families gathered in Niagara Square on Halloween for the City of Buffalos first Touch a Truck or Treat, an event that brought city vehicles, costumes, candy and other activities to the heart of downtown.Watch story here: Trucks, treats and costumes take over Niagara Square for Halloween fun in BuffaloThe free event gave children the opportunity to explore vehicles from the Buffalo Fire Department, Buffalo Police Department and Department of Public Works. We want to make the square, which is the peoples square, we want it to be accessible, open and fun for everyone, Gabrielle Harrington, chief of staff for Mayor Sean Ryan, told WKBW at the event.Harrington said the event also included the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter, food trucks, giveaways and a bike raffle hosted by the Delavan Grider Community Center. Other activities included a costume parade, temporary tattoos, oversized chess and cornhole.For Harrington, who brought her own children to the event, the turnout offered an early hig