Authorities say the man was with a woman and a dog when the unprovoked attack happened at East 6th Street and Cooper Square.
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Officials say the attacker approached the couple around 9:30 a.m.
The 47-year-old victim was taken to the hospital.
The woman and the dog were not hurt.
Few other details were released.
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