Newsletter: Oct. 23

Mudville 9courtesy Friends of Washington Market Park2017 HALLOWEEN HANDBOOK
Local shops and restaurants tend to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters after school on Halloween itself (October 31). But before that, there are plenty of ways to make the holiday into a multi-day affair.

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The Live Well CompanyTHREE REASONS THE LIVE WELL COMPANY ROCKS
Because the Live Well Company is a small, family-run business, you will always receive the attention and care that only a small business can offer. Moreover, we can do things differently. 1) There are no secret deals. All rates are always listed on our website. 2) We’re here to accommodate you, whether you want to train with one of our experienced personal trainers, have an awesome trainer of your own whom you’d like to bring in, or just work out on your own. 3) You can do a day pass, monthly pass, or a month-to-month membership with no contract. Come check us out: We’re right in the neighborhood—and have been for the past 14 years! 256 West St. (between Vestry and Laight), 212-431-5752; thelivewellcompany.com. Sponsored.

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LashLove NYCNEW KID ON THE BLOCK: LASHLOVE NYC
“I hope lash extensions become more of a trend, like getting your nails done,” says Rinta Juwana, owner of LashLove NYC. “Ten or twenty years ago, a manicure was a luxury. Now it’s something people do all the time.” Learn about the process and the benefits.

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Fred Astaire Dance Studio Downtown New YorkSHALL WE DANCE?
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Downtown New York has opened in Tribeca. Offering a First Private Introductory Lesson just for $40. Learn the basics of Ballroom, Latin and Social dancing! No partner necessary! Don’t worry if you have a busy schedule—our studio is open 7 days a week! Monday-Friday 1-10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-267-9500, nydowntown@fredastaire.com. Sponsored.

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courtesy Justin BretonSEEN & HEARD
••• 10/19: The List of Letting Go. Plus: Woody Allen film shoot; restaurant serving kids for free on Halloween; Warren Street topper; sad dead tree.
••• 10/20: Citibank’s gaudy advertising. Plus: Secret supper underneath Tribeca (above; photo by Justin Breton); “huge sale” at Baxter & Liebchen; Serafina now serving breakfast; film shoot in northwest Tribeca; stalled hotel; frank-o-lantern.
••• 10/21: A new shop at Brookfield Place. Plus: Walker Street galleries partnering on Artists Space benefit; Greenwich Street parking; Suitsupply’s women’s line; Desbrosses post-production studio; Hazelden’s W. Broadway facility for students; the two-towered condo at the Holland Tunnel.
••• 10/22: Cute indepedendent café. Plus: Email receipts at Best Market; politicians oppose the arcade infill plan at 200 Water; neat drawing of J. Crew’s Liquor Store; 9/11 Memorial parking privilege; another shoot.

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rendering courtesy 45 Park PlaceIN THE NEWS
••• 10/19: Islamic center gets downsized (above, a rendering of the adjacent 45 Park Place). Plus: New York City included Lower Manhattan in its Amazon bid; how North End Grill was affected by the no-tipping policy; World Trade Center Health Program forum.
••• 10/20: Counting the penthouses at 56 Leonard. Plus: More on the phone-payment subway test; Italian restaurant and rooftop lounge slated for FiDi; a mentalist lives here.

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Where in Tribeca...?WHERE IN TRIBECA…?
Congratulations to Sonia F. Stock for correctly identifying last week’s Where in Tribeca…? Click the link to discover the answer.

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Where the grass is greenerPHOTO SAFARI!
Tribeca is even starting to look suburban. And more photos with snarky captions.

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