🌱 Wall St Station Stabbing + Forlini's Closing + Blue Moon Bankruptcy

Happy April, neighbors! I am your host, Patrick Murray here with three fresh headlines to kick off your day.

First, today's weather:

Breezy and cooler with a high of 58 and a low of 38.

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

1. A man was stabbed and hospitalized after exiting a subway in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon. The 47-year-old victim was involved in a dispute with the suspect before the attacker spat at he and his wife. The suspect then took out a knife and slashed the man in his arm before fleeing. (NBC NY)
2. The Baxter Street restaurant Forlini's is officially closing. The eatery has been open since 1943 , and has become known for its old-school classic Italian dishes. The family owned building that houses it is being sold to undisclosed new owners. (Eater NY)
3. Randy Settenbrio, owner of the Blue Moon Hotel, officially declared Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The Blue Moon has struggled in recent years, even prior to the onset of the pandemic. The property has been for sale many times in the last 15 years, and has racked up $11.2 million in liabilities. (Bowery Boogie)

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Today in Lower East Side-Chinatown:

• "The Devil Strikes at Night" screening at The Metrograph. (2 p.m.)
• Live music at Rockwood Music Hall. (7 p.m.)
• Live music at The Bowery Ballroom. (7 p.m.)\
• Fat Friday 2022 at the Angel Orensanz Foundation. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Animal Haven's Gerald requires special care, but is a sweet pup available for adoption. (Facebook)
• The Tenement Museum sharing some Lower East Side history.(Facebook)
• The Lower East Side Preservation Initiative's illustrated webinar is available for streaming. (Facebook)
• Five new homes to hit the market in your area. (Lower East Side-Chinatown Patch)
• Read a glowing review of Uncle Lou. (Paywall: The New York Times)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Patrick Murray