🌱 Rivera Supports ESCR Project + Grand Street Pizza Open

Happy hump day, Lower East Side-Chinatown! I am your host, Patrick Murray, bringing you the latest headlines from your neighborhood.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny with a high of 51 and a low of 40.

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

1. In light of the recent protests of the East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) project, New York City Councilmember Carlina Rivera offers her full support for the project. Rivera believes the ESCR to be crucial in the city's fight against climate change, and that the updated East River Park will be essential in protecting Lower Manhattan against future storms. Meanwhile one of Rivera's political opponents, Allie Ryan, was arrested yesterday while protesting the commencement of the demolition to the East River Park. (The Village Sun)
2. Grand Street Pizza has opened its doors to mostly positive reviews. The restaurant lives at 384 Grand St., the former location of Flowers on Essex. (Bowery Boogie)

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Today in Lower East Side-Chinatown:

• The Trials of Orpheus: Book Launch & Discussion. (6 p.m.)
• Sam Evian at The Bowery Ballroom. (7 p.m.)
• Unexpected Activists: Women Reformers of the Lower East Side. (5 p.m.)
• Beatles Night featuring Walrus at The Delancey. (8 p.m.)

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• Meet Kuerig, and celebrate adopt a senior pet month with Animal Haven! (Facebook)

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