RAMPAGE ON THE HUDSON RIVER BIKE PATH
••• The initial post: Eight people were killed and eleven injured after a man drove a truck on the bike path that runs along West Street.
••• Follow-up #1: A follow-up about the attacker, his motives, the victims, and the 1st Precinct officer who shot him.
••• Follow-up #2: Two of the people killed were American, and three of the injured have been released from the hospital. Plus: More on the motivations and planning of Saipov, who had been on federal agents’ radar since 2015, and more details about his capture.

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TAYLOR SWIFT BOUGHT A TRIBECA TOWNHOUSE
The three-story building at 153 Franklin sold in an off-market deal to a lawyer linked to singer Taylor Swift, who also owns the penthouse next door.

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OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY 1:30-2:30 Stunning corner unit with southern and eastern exposures at 93 Worth Street – A beautifully converted TriBeCa prewar condo. To view, contact Eric Brown at Eric.brown@compass.com or 917-940-0676. Sponsored.

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ANTIQUERIA TRIBECA IS CLOSING AFTER 17 YEARS
The bright side is a big sale, on now, with deep discounts.

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NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: POKE GREEN
The third outpost of the nascent Poke Green chain has opened on Greenwich Street; any day now, it’ll also offer roll-and-fold ice cream. Take a look at the interior and menu.

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SHALL WE DANCE?
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Downtown New York has opened in Tribeca. Offering a First Private Introductory Lesson, Group Lesson, and Practice Party 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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SEEN & HEARD
••• 10/30: “New York’s Archaeological Sandwich.” Plus: More on how businesses can protect themselves from ADA abuse; the old prison window behind the Municipal Building (above); what’s inside a phone booth; “Little Faith” shoot; Taste of Lower Manhattan event.
••• 10/31: Ice rink opens this weekend. Plus: Longstanding sidewalk shed on Broadway finally coming down; second-favorite Halloween decoration this year; 187 Franklin balconies; Soho Rep reopening forecast; Spring Studios advisory council.
••• 11/1: Still no activity at Trader Joe’s. Plus: Collister Street was closed for a private Halloween party; a good source for nuts (but it’s in Brooklyn); beautiful restoration on Canal; local artist Todd Stone; “The Black List” shoot.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 10/30: City of shadow (above). Plus: Bouley won’t reopen for at least two years; anti-dancing law to be repealed this week; Weinstein Company consolidation; Roman and Williams opening a store on Howard; artist Toni Dove; remembering James F. Gill.
••• 10/31: Apple’s showroom on Duane. Plus: Cops helped a Duane Reade stanch the flood of stolen merchandise; Q&A with the owner of the 180 store; Korean restaurant opening in the Seaport; Graffiti Earth’s sister appears to have closed.
••• 11/1: The New Yorker who was killed in the attack. Plus: Person of interest sought for questioning; now New York City could have protected people; Century 21’s attempt to lure millennials; the forthcoming restaurant at the Trump Soho hotel; condo development at Leonard and Broadway.

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