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Two suspects will be prosecuted in federal court after devices were thrown toward Gracie Mansion in an anti-Islam protest.
Authorities described the devices as improvised explosive devices designed to injure, with at least one containing a dangerous homemade explosive.
Mayor Mamdani said the incident did not deter the right to peaceful protest, stressing the city protects this legal freedom for all.
Police commissioner Tisch noted there is no confirmed link to overseas activity at the time of the briefing, while investigators assess connections to Iran.
The incident occurred during an anti-Islam demonstration near Gracie Mansion, drawing about 20 participants and a larger counterprotest of roughly 125 people.
Mayor Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor, emphasized the need to defend the right to protest even when views are abhorrent to him.
The mayor and his wife were away at a Brooklyn museum when the devices were thrown, authorities said.
Officials said one device tested negative for explosive material, while others could cause serious harm if detonated.
NYPD officers responded quickly to secure the scene and remove the devices from the streets.
NBC News provides ongoing updates as authorities unseal the federal complaint and pursue connections to potential overseas links.

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crime12h ago

Balat and Kayumi were charged after attempting to detonate two improvised devices near Gracie Mansion during protests in Manhattan.
The charges include attempted provision of material support to ISIS and use of a weapon of mass destruction.
Investigators say Balat ignited a device and dropped a second device near police, leading to their arrest.
The FBI affidavit notes the devices contained TATP, a highly sensitive explosive.
Balat allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State after arrest and wrote notes referencing ISIS.
The affidavit describes background on ISIS and its designation as a foreign terrorist organization.
Protests described as 'Stop the Islamic Takeover' and counter-protest 'Run Nazis Out' occurred near Gracie Mansion.
Balat and Kayumi were arrested on-site and transported to the NYPD precinct for questioning.
Balat and Kayumi are alleged to have traveled interstate, with notes found linking to explosive materials.

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crime8h ago

Two young men were arraigned on terrorism charges after an improvised explosive device incident outside Gracie Mansion.
Police described the attack as ISIS-inspired terrorism being investigated by federal and local authorities.
The incident occurred during a clash between anti-Islam protesters and counterprotesters near the mayor’s residence.
The suspects allegedly traveled from Pennsylvania and claimed allegiance to the Islamic State group.
Investigators are examining the motive as ISIS-related while noting no confirmed link to broader regional conflicts.
The devices included jars with screws and fuses; one device was deemed potentially deadly by the NYPD bomb squad.
Police and prosecutors conducted searches at two Pennsylvania homes and a car linked to the case.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the protest as rooted in bigotry and racism.
The case remains under investigation with federal and local authorities coordinating the response.
The incident occurred during a broader context of posturing around religious and political tensions in New York.

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crime8h ago

Hochul condemned both the attackers and the anti-Muslim protest, saying there is no place for hate in New York.
Two teenagers were charged with terrorism for allegedly throwing improvised explosive devices near Gracie Mansion.
Hochul stated there is no place for violence in the state and those responsible will be held accountable.
Mayor Mamdani described the motive as terror but did not specify ISIS inspiration for the suspects.
The incident followed earlier protests and a chaotic event in Washington Square Park.
Gov. Hochul’s comments came as she campaigns for re-election in November.
The Post emphasized reactions from Republican peers criticizing the tone of official responses.
The suspects, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, were identified as 18 and 19 years old in coverage.
Authorities linked the attack to extremist anger rather than a generic protest.

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