PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) — Congressman Lee Zeldin was attacked at a marketing campaign occasion in Perinton Thursday night time. Zeldin is the Republican candidate for governor in New York State.

Witnesses say Zeldin was giving a speech about bail reform on the VFW on Macedon Heart Highway when a person bought on stage, began yelling, “wrestled with him a bit, and pulled a blade out.”

The alleged attacker was suppressed by AMVETS nationwide Director Joe Chenelly. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Workplace stated he was taken into custody.

Zeldin was not damage, and took the stage once more when it was over.

“Congressman Zeldin, Alison Esposito and all members of Staff Zeldin are protected following tonight’s assault,” Zeldin marketing campaign spokesperson Katie Vincentz stated in a press release issued Thursday night time. “Much more should be completed to make New York protected once more. That is very a lot getting out of hand on this state. Sadly, Congressman Zeldin is simply the newest New Yorker whose life has been affected by the uncontrolled crime and violence in New York. This must cease! Fortunately, we nonetheless have distinctive women and men in regulation enforcement answering the decision to guard our streets.” 

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