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    Halloween Celebrations from the Fangtastic to the Spooktacular

    There's fun for all ages: trick-or-treating, a parade, free pumpkins, musical performances, a jack-o'-lantern contest, "kooky karaoke," a boat cruise, and even a costume catwalk. Plus: How to donate extra candy. / Sponsored

    In the News: Man Attacked at Tribeca Deli

    Plus: Artists camping on Broadway; pricing and food at iPic Seaport cinema; DOH visit to Taste of the Seaport; Pier A public seating; new American Cuts; Marc Murphy opens in Tampa; "Laguna Beach" star moving here; new FiDi fitness roundup; thumbprint carpets.

    Weekend Brunch & Live Jazz at the Roxy Hotel

    A sumptuous buffet awaits you, including made-to-order Belgian waffles and omelets, fresh chopped and kale salads, decadent pastries, and endless cocktails. Plus: Complimentary children's film screenings starting at 11 a.m. / Sponsored

    Inside the Staple Street Skybridge

    If you've ever wondered what the inside of the skybridge looks like—and of course you have!—here's a photo. Plus, the price went up by $20 million. / 1 comment

    Where in Tribeca…?

    ★ And the winner is... Tribeca! ★

    Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 5 comments

    Seen & Heard: Two Pop-Up Shops

    One for women's fashion, one for a toy brand called Shopkins. Plus: Chloe & Isabel shoot; Cheryl Hazan Gallery rebrands; Hanya Yanagihara's acclaimed novel "A Little Life"; help the homeless this holiday season. / 2 comments

    Who’s Onboard at the Seaport District

    As a follow-up to the recent post about World Trade Center retail, let's take a look at what's coming to the Seaport District, as the South Street Seaport has been rebranded. The movie theater alone is reason for excitement. / 5 comments

    In the News: Update on the WTC Performing Arts Center

    Plus: Profiles of Tribeca gallerist Hal Bromm and artist David Lyle; Physique 57 opening in FiDi; judge recuses self from clocktower lawsuit; poker pro and wealth manager get engaged; man pretends to be Tracy Morgan's son at Haus.

    Seen & Heard: Ibiza Is Open

    Plus: Racines NY's prix-fixe lunch menu; pink paper in the Josephine windows; ticker-tape parade alert now at red level; Sweet Lily closing for renovations; Harley-Davidson's use of a public plaza; "Taste of" event in the West Village.

    Spotlight: Balloon Saloon

    You wouldn't be wrong to assume that Sharon Hershkowitz has fun at the Balloon Saloon, the store she and her late husband opened at W. Broadway and Duane back in 1980. "Sometimes when I’m at the Armory or a ballroom installing balloons, I stop and think, 'I’m getting paid for this!'" / 4 comments

    Newsletter: Oct. 22

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    In the News: Pier 26 Meeting Recap

    Plus: Pier 17 approved by LPC; Ritz-Carlton residents fear change; 100 Barclay retail; West Thames Park turf delayed; Liberty Street Bridge completion date; hotel guests steal other guests' bags; big box stores in the Seaport? / 3 comments