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Actor Steve Buscemi Hurt in New York City
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FILE - Actor Steve Buscemi attends the premiere of "The Dead Don't Die" at the Museum of Modern Art, June 10, 2019, in New York. Buscemi was punched in the face by a random attacker on a New York City street, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, according to police and his publicist. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Actor Steve Buscemi Hurt in New York City

May 12th, 2024

Steve Buscemi, a famous actor, was hurt when a man hit him in the face on a street in New York City. He was 66 years old and known for his work in "Fargo" and "Boardwalk Empire". The attack happened on a Wednesday morning. Steve was taken to a hospital because his eye was bruised and bleeding. His publicist told everyone that Steve is OK and thanked them for their kind thoughts. The police are still trying to find the person who hit Steve. They have not arrested anyone yet. Another actor from "Boardwalk Empire," Michael Stuhlbarg, was also attacked recently. Someone hit Michael with a rock, but he ran after the attacker who was then caught by the police. Steve is getting better, and people are looking after him.
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💭 Discussion Questions


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. Who is Steve Buscemi and what is he known for?
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. What happened to Steve Buscemi in New York City?
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. What did Michael Stuhlbarg do after he was attacked?

📖 Vocabulary


🌐 Cultural context


Steve Buscemi is a well-known American actor. New York City, where the incident occurred, is a large city in the USA known for its entertainment industry. Public figures there sometimes face safety issues.

🧠 Further reading


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