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🌱 Teen Stabbed On Eldridge + Ten Years Of Shin Gallery

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Good morning, neighbors! I am your host Patrick Murray here with 3 fresh headlines as we head into the week.


First, today's weather:

Occasional showers with a high of 70 and a low of 56.

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

  1. A teenager was stabbed in the torso on Friday afternoon following a verbal dispute with another teenager. The two were engaged in an argument along Eldridge Street near Delancey Street, which led to the attack. The victim was rushed to a local hospital where he is expected to survive, while the investigation remains ongoing. (WPIX 11 New York)
  2. Local gallery owner Hong Gyu Shin is celebrating the ten year anniversary of his Shin Gallery by showcasing works from his personal collection. Shin opened his namesake gallery at the age of 23, and it has been a staple of the Lower East Side's art community ever since. (Art Newspaper)
  3. CBS's The Equalizer is tackling anti-Asian hate crimes in its latest episode, airing tonight at 8 p.m. The episode will touch on topics that Asian American community members are experiencing; violence, racism, vandalism, and frustration and a lack of trust in the justice system. Anti-Asian violence has disturbingly been on the rise, particularly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. (AsAmNews)

Today in Lower East Side-Chinatown:

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  • New York Family Camp Fair, 14th Street Y. (12 p.m.)
  • Good Vibes on the Lower East Side, The Grandaddy Coffee Shop. (12 p.m.)
  • "Cleo from 5 to 7" screening at The Metrograph. (5:15 p.m.)
  • Live music at Mercury Lounge. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Ann the puppy is still available for adoption at Animal Haven. (Facebook)
  • Celebrating Women's History Month with the Lower East Side Ecology Center. (Facebook)
  • Today is the last day to see Jacqueline Kiyomi Gork's exhibit at François Ghebaly's Grand Street gallery. (HYPEBEAST)
  • Lower East Side 1970s throwback. (Facebook)

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