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FBI launches terrorism investigation after homemade explosive device ignited outside of NYC Mayor Mamdani's residence
- An FBI terrorism investigation is underway after two improvised explosive devices were ignited outside Gracie Mansion.
- Authorities say the devices contained explosive materials and fragmentation that could have caused serious injury or death.
- Two Pennsylvania men were arrested outside Gracie Mansion after the incident.
- A second device was found in a vehicle nearby, prompting limited evacuations as bomb squads assessed it.
- The NYPD Bomb Squad sent the devices to the FBI lab in Quantico for analysis.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the protest as rooted in bigotry and racism.
- Investigators are examining possible ties to extremist messaging and an anti-Islam protest.
- A second device was found in a vehicle near Gracie Mansion, prompting evacuations.
- The incident occurred amid protests outside the mayor’s residence involving far-right and counter-protest groups.
- Search warrants were expected to be executed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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