Ray Alvarez, 90, the proprietor of Ray’s Sweet Retailer in New York’s East Village, was brutally assaulted outdoors his store on Tuesday round 3 a.m. and left with a black eye and cuts after the assault.

Nonetheless, Alvarez reported to work the following morning, as he has for practically half a century, regardless of the merciless act of violence.

“I had an ice cream supply,” he informed the New York Publish. “I am right here 49 years. I had sooner or later off.”

Ray’s Sweet Retailer has been round since 1974 and has since develop into a New York Metropolis landmark — partly because of the loyal fan base dedicated to supporting the kind-hearted proprietor. The 24-hour store is legendary for its fries, shakes, smooth serve, and fried Oreos — amongst different traditional treats.

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“New York Nico,” an influencer and New York Metropolis documentarian (with over 1,000,000 followers on Instagram) shared information of the assault on Thursday, informing followers that Ray is “feeling significantly better and “nonetheless making his well-known fried Oreos.”

Feedback rapidly rolled in with people sharing love and assist. “Unbelievably terrible,” one commenter wrote. “So glad he is okay. Additionally glad nothing can cease him from doing his factor.”

“Shield Ray in any respect prices,” one other commented.

In keeping with police stories obtained by a number of retailers, the perpetrator approached Alvarez asking if he needed to purchase a bundle he was carrying.

When Alvarez requested what was within the field, the assailant handed it to a different man after which threatened to kill him, he informed the New York Publish.

“I went down, bleeding,” he informed the outlet. “I believed I am by no means going to make it. He hit me in a really unhealthy spot. I simply wish to lay down.”

Alvarez went on to clarify that the neighborhood has develop into more and more unsafe, and with few cops patrolling the realm, his store is commonly focused by thieves.

“From him to be outdoors at 3 a.m. and get socked in his eye is simply disturbing and disgusting,” a neighborhood resident informed Fox Information.

The principle perpetrator has but to be caught, however police launched surveillance footage of a person wearing all black and pushing a purple cart stuffed to the brim with miscellaneous gadgets.

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