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Steve Buscemi Assaulted in Random Manhattan Attack Last Wednesday

May 12, 2024, 10:38 PM

Last Wednesday, actor Steve Buscemi, 66, was assaulted in a random attack while walking with a companion in Midtown Manhattan. The incident occurred near Third Ave. and E. 27th St. in Kips Bay, where he was unexpectedly punched in the face by an assailant. Buscemi suffered facial swelling and bruising and was taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment. The incident has raised concerns about safety in New York City, as the assailant remains at large.