🌱 Father Of Deceased Baby Arrested + Utilities Issues In LES

Happy Thursday neighbors! I am your host, Patrick Murray, bringing you today's edition of the Lower East Side-Chinatown Daily.

First, today's weather:

Scattered showers with a high of 56 and a low of 42.

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

1. The father of a 22-month-old baby who was found dead with fentanyl and cocaine on June 17, has been arrested. 51-year-old Anthony Rosa, father of Charles Rosa-Velloso, was charged with reckless manslaughter. (NBC New York)
2. Residents of one Lower East Side NYCHA development have voiced complaints of living with inconsistent heat and hot water, and no gas service inside their apartments. The 14-floor Jacob Riis Houses has not had gas since Nov. 2. (WPIX 11 New York)

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Today in Lower East Side-Chinatown:

• Alexander Howard at Mercury Lounge. (6:30 p.m.)
• More Life, The Delancey. (5 p.m.)
• Tragic Magic comedy show, Caveat. (9 p.m.)
• "Nightmare Alley" at The Metrograph. (2:30 p.m.)
• Hot and Bothered Comedy at Ray's Bar. (8 p.m.)

Lower East Side-Chinatown Patch Notebook

• Animal Haven met their #GivingTuesday goal of $60,000! (Facebook)
• Lower East Side Preservation Initiative: Ten fascinating historical facts about Manhattan’s Chinatown. (Facebook)
• Grand St. Settlement: "There are many misconceptions about HIV, but this #WorldAIDSDay, learn about the best ways of reducing your risk of contracting HIV." (Facebook)
• Haus Agency hosts first very pop-up in the Lower East Side. (Fashionista)

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