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Joe Allocco is creating a coronavirus protocol-observant Halloween display this year, with the help of his wife, Linda, and their son, Joseph.

Franklin Square Horror continues with a haunted display

Last year, Joe Allocco announced that he would no longer be creating his Franklin Square Horror House — where trick-or-treaters could make their way through a haunted house complete with actors … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/20/20

For almost 20 years, Joe Alloco has built a haunted house at his property on Norbay Street, but this year will be his last after he recently suffered a mini-stroke.

Halloween to mark Franklin Square Horror House’s last day

Almost 24 years ago, Joe Allocco dressed up as Leatherface from “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and revved his chainsaw when neighborhood children stopped by his Norbay Street home on Halloween, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/17/19

Joe Allocco, second from left, and his family were honored by the county.

Local businessman honored for Halloween house

Joe Allocco, creator of the Franklin Square Horror House, was presented with a citation by County Executive Edward Mangano in recognition of more than 19 years of community service with his Halloween … more

6/18/15

Actors terrorized victims, in this case Vanessa Tortorella, Molly Hughes and Kelly Tortorella.

Haunted house opens despite hurricane

Screams and flashing lights filled Norbay Street in Franklin Square on the evening of Nov. 4. They weren’t shouts of anger following the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy or shouts of joy for the return … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 11/13/12

Joe Allocco’s Franklin Square House of Horrors saw a record turnout this year, despite being closed for two days due to inclement weather. Wayne George of Franklin Square, pictured here, was a zombie.

Nearly 2,000 attend annual ‘Franklin Square Horror’

For the past 18 years, Joe Allocco has turned his house at 1148 Norbay St. in Franklin Square into “The Franklin Square Horror” — a haunted house for local families — to raise money for charities, including Camp Anhcor, United Cerebral Palsy, Autism Speaks and the Autism Society of America. more

By Jackie Nash | 11/9/11

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