🌱 East River Park Project On Hold +Local Cheesemonger Dead At 40

Good morning Lower East Side-Chinatown! Welcome to the debut edition of Patch's Lower East Side-Chinatown Daily, a five-minute update on all the day's most important news, events, and general goings-on. I am your host Patrick Murray and am so excited to represent the community!

First, today's weather:

Expect a lovely, sunny day with a high of 77, and a low of 66.

Here are the top stories in Lower East Side-Chinatown today:

1. The East River Park climate change resiliency project, which was slated to break ground in the spring, is yet to be underway. The controversial $1.45 billion project is the first of its kind in New York City, and has been faced by firm resistance by activist groups, namely East River Park Action. The delay displays a general lack of trust and transparency between all parties involved, while all can agree that resiliency in the face of climate change is essential. (Spectrum News NY1)
2. Team Charlie Bird is planning to expand its popular Hell's Kitchen wine shop into a new location at 135 Division. Parcelle Wine, located in the Henry Hall apartment building, plans to open a wine bar carrying the same name at the Division Street location. The wine bar will feature a collaborative menu with select local establishments such as The Pickle Guys, Russ & Daughters, and Aqua Best. (Bowery Boogie)
3. Anne Saxelby, a pioneer in the Independent Cheese Industry, died at 40. The founder of Saxelby Cheesemongers began her career at the Essex Street Market, before expanding into an additional location in Chelsea. The renowned cheesemonger is remembered for specifically championing American-made cheeses. (Eater)

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Today in Lower East Side-Chinatown:

• Latin America Travel Fair. (All Day)
• The Ranieri Colloquium on Ancient Studies. (9 a.m.)
• Book Launch: The Power of Us by Jay Van Bavel. (4 p.m.)
• Latin Dance — New York University Athletics. (6 p.m.)

Lower East Side-Chinatown Patch Notebook

• Local shelter Animal Haven rescues 20 cats who were living in a small single room. They are all safe, and receiving immediate care! (Facebook)
• The Museum at Eldridge Street prepares to welcome a new exhibit to their walls. Shown here is a 1909 article from The Jewish Daily Forward titled "The Rules of Baseball for the Non-Sports Fan." (Facebook)
• The Grand St. Settlement is hard at work putting together back to school supplies for families in the community. (Facebook)
• The Lower East Side Community Partnership's quarterly, community meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 20. RSVP via lescpi@gmail.com by Monday, Oct. 18. (Facebook)
• Simpler times on the Lower East Side! (Facebook)

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