Actor Steve Buscemi was hospitalized after he was the victim of a “random” New York City attack. The Boardwalk Empire star, 66, was left with a swollen face and left eye and was taken to Bellevue Hospital for further evaluation.
According to police, Buscemi was walking in the Kips Bay neighborhood at 11:50 AM on May 8. Around this time, a stranger attacked him, punching him in the face before running off. The news of his attack was first reported by the New York Daily News and New York Post.
The attacker was seen wearing a baseball cap, a blue t-shirt, black pants, and a pair of white sneakers. As of this time, no further details of the incident are available.
Actor Steve Buscemi Victim of Random NYC Attack
Steve Buscemi is a beloved New Yorker who was born in Brooklyn. Before he was winning Emmy awards, Buscemi was a member of New York City’s Bravest. He famously returned to the city after the September 11 terrorist attacks to join his former fire company, Engine 55.
Buscemi’s publicist released a statement to The Post, updating concerned fans on the actor’s condition.
“He is ok and appreciates everyone’s well wishes, though incredibly sad for everyone that this has happened to while also walking the streets of New York.”