Party promoter critically injured in Times Square assault
Mark Whyte, a 45-year-old party promoter, is in critical but stable condition after being set on fire outside the Nebula nightclub near Times Square. The attack occurred early Sunday when a man doused him with gasoline and ignited it. The assailant, who has not been apprehended, is described as Hispanic and about 5-feet-8 tall. Police believe Whyte and the attacker knew each other, and the incident followed a verbal exchange. Whyte suffered third-degree burns and is receiving treatment at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Friends describe the situation as horrific, noting the severe impact on his appearance and health.