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Fight at Astoria nightclub ends with 3 men slashed: NYPD

By Madina Toure

Three men were slashed during a fight at club in Astoria early Friday morning, the NYPD said.

The incident occurred inside Club Purlieu at Friday at about 3 a.m., according to a police spokeswoman. Two of the men were sent to Cornell Medical Center, while the other was sent to Elmhurst Hospital Center, the spokeswoman said.

The fight allegedly occurred during a party for Chedda Da Connect, a Houston-based rapper, the Daily News reported.

The injuries did not appear to be life-threatening and it was unclear whether the victims were still hospitalized, the spokeswoman added. The investigation was ongoing, she said.

Reach reporter Madina Toure by e-mail at mtoure@cnglocal.com or by phone at (718) 260–4566.