Five suspects reportedly attacked former New York Governor David Paterson and his son-in-law as they were walking their dog in Manhattan late Friday.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) alerted the public to a group assault that occurred after an altercation in front of a commercial building around 8:35 p.m., but did not identify either the victim or the suspect.
🚨Wanted for Gang Assault: On October 4, 2024, at approximately 8:35 p.m., a gang assault occurred near 1871 2nd Street.
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new york post identified The victims were former Governor David Paterson and his son-in-law Anthony Sliwa.
According to the newspaper, Patterson and Sliwa were walking down the street when they encountered the teenage suspects who were climbing the fire escape on the Upper East Side and exchanged words with them. The altercation then allegedly escalated into an attack on the former governor and his son-in-law. (Related: New York City gang member sentenced for violent confrontation with rival)
Mr Patterson suffered injuries to his face and head, and Mr Sliwa appeared to suffer injuries to his face. Paramedics took both men to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where they were listed in stable condition, police said.
Anthony Sliwa is Curtis Sliwa’s eldest son and lives with his mother, Mary, and stepfather, Patterson, Sliwa told a New York-based TV show early Saturday morning. 77WABC Radio Podcast “Midnight Curtis Sliwa’s Another Side”
According to Sliwa, the two victims were walking their dogs almost every night. Sliwa added that the victims fought against a “group of thugs”.
“David Patterson is recovering from his injuries,” Sliwa said. “Anthony’s wound is a little more serious, but he has…a split lip and is undergoing a series of precautionary x-rays.”
Sliwa told the Post that Patterson, who is visually impaired, “had bruises and bruising, but nothing serious,” while Anthony was examined for a possible concussion. He added that he was “proud” of the response.
“But that just tells you that no one is safe in New York City anymore. This is the Upper East Side,” Sliwa said on the podcast. “This is a place where for many years this kind of problem didn’t usually occur. It does happen once in a while, but it’s happening more and more often. Whether it’s teenage thugs or homeless people, mentally ill people. There are a lot of sketchy people walking the streets, whether it’s someone with…
Sliwa is the founder of Guardian Angels, a volunteer-run crime prevention organization. The Post reported that the young Sliwa is also a Guardian Angel.
2021, Sliwa He ran for mayor of New York but lost. To Eric Adams, who is currently in a difficult situation.
