Actor Steve Buscemi , Releases Statement Saying He's, Okay After NYC Attack.
Associated Press reports that actor Steve Buscemi
is recovering after randomly being punched in
the face by a man on the street in New York City. .
According to the 66-year-old actor's publicist,
the 'Boardwalk Empire' star was assaulted
on the morning of May 8 in Manhattan.
After the attack, Buscemi was taken
to a nearby hospital with bruising,
swelling and bleeding from his left eye. .
Steve Buscemi was assaulted
in Mid-Town Manhattan,
another victim of a random
act of violence in the city. , Steve Buscemi's publicist, via Associated Press.
He is ok and appreciates
everyone’s well wishes, Steve Buscemi's publicist, via Associated Press.
According to the local police department,
no arrests have been made and
the investigation is still ongoing.
On March 31, Buscemi's fellow 'Boardwalk Empire'
actor Michael Stuhlbarg was struck in the back of
the neck with a rock while in Manhattan's Central Park.
On March 31, Buscemi's fellow 'Boardwalk Empire'
actor Michael Stuhlbarg was struck in the back of
the neck with a rock while in Manhattan's Central Park.
In that incident, Stuhlbarg gave
chase and the attacker was taken
into custody outside the NYC park.
In the recent attack involving Buscemi,
the New York Police Department initially
released a nameless statement on the assault.
The 'Fargo' star's publicist confirmed to
the New York Post that the unidentified
victim in the attack was the actor.