🌱 KGB Bar Won't Sell Russian Booze + J Train Passenger Struck

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! I am your host, Patrick Murray here with three fresh headlines to start the day.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and mild with a high of 48 and a low of 38.

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

1. In a show of solidarity with Ukraine, the local favorite spo,t KGB Bar has decided to cease sales of all Russian alcohol. The Russian-themed bar and performance space on Fourth Street has swapped Russian beer and vodka for various Ukrainian brands. Owner Denis Woychuk acknowledged that it is "a largely symbolic effort," but that he plans to host events geared towards providing resources and aid to Ukrainians. (Bowery Boogie)
2. A subway passenger was struck with an iron pipe last Wednesday when he asked another passenger not to shoot up in the train car. The 31-year-old victim had been riding a northbound J train when he spotted the man pull out a syringe needle. Upon asking him to stop, the suspect hit him with a pipe and fled, and remains at large.
3. Construction is complete on The Riverview, a 10-story condominium building at 219 Hudson St. The development will yield 14 units, and a community facility at the intersection of Hudson and Canal Streets. Building amenities include virtual doorman service, a fitness center, a lounge, bicycle storage, and general storage. (New York YIMBY)

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Today in Lower East Side-Chinatown:

• Clinton Kane at Mercury Lounge. (6 p.m.)
• "Friends and Strangers" screening at The Metrograph. (7:15 p.m.)

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• Take a look at upcoming events in the neighborhood. (Lower East Side-Chinatown Patch)
• Lower East Side-Chinatown area pets up for adoption now! (Lower East Side-Chinatown Patch)
• Take a look at these local job openings. (Lower East Side-Chinatown Patch)
• A new exhibit at the FIT Museum celebrates Asian Americans’ contributions to New York's fashion industry. (Yahoo Lifestyle)

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— Patrick Murray