Dan's Papers - October 26, 2007 - Dan's Papers Staff Dresses Up

Dan Rattiner, Publisher & Editor in Chief, is dressing up as Paris Hilton. That's hot.

Kathy Rae, Associate Publisher, is spending Halloween as the pampered Lisa Douglas from Green Acres. Ever since she bought a second home in upstate NY, this character isn't too far fetched.

Ellen Dioguardi, Assistant to Associate Publisher, is dressing up as her idol Rachael Ray, and her husband David is dressing up as one of Rachael's better meals.

Nicole Caruso, Production Director, is dressing up as a flapper from the roaring 20s, while her boyfriend Mike will be a gangster. How cute.

Genevieve Salamone, Production Assistant, is dressing up as Tracy Turnblad from Hairspray. She recently saw the Broadway musical and loved it. It is still undecided if her boyfriend Jason will dress up as Link Larkin.

Kelly Merritt, Art Director, is dressing up as a pirate and will be on the prowl for some pirate's booty. Arrrrrghh.

Derek Wells, Graphic Designer, is going for the comic book turned big box office franchise look. He and his dog are dressing up as Green Goblin and Spiderman respectively.

Joel Rodney, Graphic Designer, is dressing up as Publisher & Editor in Chief of this paper, Dan Rattiner. He has the straw hat and faux white beard but is still looking for the perfect Bichon Frise to complete his costume.

Matt Cross, Web Specialist, is spending Halloween as a gothic girl because he believes it's the perfect time of year to fulfill his transvestic tendencies.

Jim Best, Accounts Receivable, will be wearing a werewolf mask for the seventh consecutive year. He purchased it back in 2000 for $150 and is too cheap to buy a new costume.

David Lion Rattiner, Web Editor, is dressing up as a gladiator - the ancient Roman type, not the Nitro, Thunder, Lightning or Laser type.

Maria Tennariello, Shopping Editor, is being something purple because it's all the rage.

Victoria L. Cooper, Coordinating Editor, is dressing head to toe in "Cougar" garb, practicing for her future as Blanche Devereaux from "The Golden Girls." Purrrrrrrrrrrr.

Janine Cheviot, Features Editor, is dressing up as a conehead because of her natural ability to drink massive amounts of any liquid at a bizarrely fast speed.

Lauren Isenberg, Assistant Editor, was inspired by the movie 300 (mostly from the badass muscles) to be a warrior queen, dressing up as a Spartan.

Jean Lynch, Advertising Sales Executive, is recycling her lobster costume from last year and will try to defend her title as "Best Catch in Hampton Bays."

Maritza Smith, Advertising Sales Executive, doesn't dress up.

Jim Smith, Advertising Sales Executive, can't decide if he is going to dress up as Hillary Clinton or a Rabbi. You can cast your vote by calling (631) 537-0500 x263.

Lisa Delisi, Advertising Sales Executive, is going to party like a rock star this Halloween, dressing up as the Queen of Rock, Madonna.

Kim Vega, Advertising Sales Executive, doesn't have a rap sheet but she's dressing up as a jailbird. We all agree she looks great in stripes.

Annemarie Davin, Advertising Sales Executive, is dressing up as a slice of Pecan pie, her favorite dessert. Yum!

Tom Ratcliffe III, Advertising Sales Executive, is celebrating Tom Ratcliffe IV's first Halloween. He and his wife Jen transformed a baby stroller into a whale, and little Tommy will be dressed up as a shrimp inside the cetacean's mouth, inevitably resulting in years of maritime therapy.

Christina Okula, Office Manager, will look simply divine this Halloween, dressing up as a Greek goddess. Toga, toga, toga!

Carolina Benteado, Office Assistant, is currently deciding between Tinkerhell, Snow Fright and Malice in Wonderland, ensuring that she will live her Halloween unhappily ever after.