CSS
New York City
Halloween
Final Jeopardy
100

In 1966, CSS launched SERVE (Serve and Enrich Retirement through Volunteer Service) on Staten Island, with 23 older adults.  Serve is now called what? 

What is RSVP?

100

You can ride the subway for 31 miles without changing trains from 207th street to this area in the far reaches of Queens.

What is Far Rockaway? 

100

The first jack o’lantern was carved from what vegetable

What is a Turnip?

200

Under President Franklin Roosevelt, this former CSS social worker headed up the WPA, which employed     millions during the Great Depression.

Who is Harry Hopkins?

200

The heart of Little Italy is this street also found in a Dr. Seuss book title.

What is Mulberry Street?

200

Name a country that celebrates The Day of the Dead

What is Mexico / Panama?

300

In 1968 (CSS) refurbished the old Hotel Endicott, helping 450 residents create tenants' committees, a co-op, and childrens' activities. Endicott guests over the years included this legendary performer.

Who is Billie Holiday? 

300

Residents of this most populous borough sued saying they were underrepresented in the city government.

What is Brooklyn? 

300

Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday in the US after what holiday

What is Christmas?

400

In 1898, CSS organized a course in social work. In 1904, this turned into The School of Philanthropy, which became the New York School of Social Work; which in turn became this.

What is The Columbia University School of Social Work?

400

It is the home stadium of the team that won 25 World Series

What is Yankee Stadium? 

400

Halloween staple was originally called Chicken Feed

What is Candy Corn?

500

In 1959, this famous artist served as honorary chairman of a gala celebrating the 35th anniversary of CSS’s "Opportunity Shop" thrift store.

 Who is Salvador Dali? 

500

It is the only borough that is not connected to Manhattan by a bridge

What is Staten Island? 

500

The fear of Halloween is called?

What is Samhainophobia?

500

The Romans called Halloween Pomona Day. She was the Goddess of what

What is Fruit or Gardens?