Tonight I entered the bar around 7pm. I sat on an empty stool at the bar and ordered a drink and proceeded to watch the Knick Game. At about 8:30p a worker comes over and asks me to switch to a stool that had no back rest on it. I told him I would prefer not to because of back issues in addition to an ankle injury that needs surgery in another month. Five minutes later some psychopath bouncer who I assume might be an off duty or ex cop due to the fact he kept asking me ""do you know who I am"" asked me to change stools. I told him I didn't want to. Next thing I know he sucker punches me so to speak by grabbing my jacket and throwing me to the ground. I tried to grab back but realized there were others there just waiting to pounce on me too. He physically ripped my shirt and coat off and threw me onto the street while his cohorts held the door. I was alone. Not a good position to be when in a situation like that . He then threw my cell phone at me which hit me in the face and locked the door. I went back to the door and asked him to try and explain what just happened and he told me he would have me arrested and to go away and I was lucky he didn't punch me.
Needless to say this was a terrible experience I had two drinks, was not drunk, and was quietly watching the game alone. The bouncer was not a very tall fellow and apparently sadistically enjoyed appearing like the big tough man of the bar. I want to press charges but then again I figure why not post what happened and just be sure never to go near that place again.
I can only hope they go under and he goes back to being the pathetic little coward he is.
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