STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For the eighth year in a row, the Marsh family of Westerleigh has taken Halloween as an opportunity to celebrate Staten Island — and this year, their three young children — Callen, 8, Carrick, 6, and Camby, 3, set sail as Staten Island ferries.

What began as a creative way to showcase borough pride has turned into a beloved family tradition for parents Bree Driscoll and her husband, Keith Marsh, who each year dream up costumes that pay tribute to local landmarks, icons, and culture.

“So this is the eighth year that we have done a Staten Island–themed costume,” said Driscoll. “They have been Staten Island turkeys, Wu-Tang fans, and two years ago they were the Verrazzano Bridge.”

This year’s theme — three Staten Island ferries, Alice Austen, Spirit of New York, and S

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