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Hochul blames ‘both’ anti-Muslim protest and ISIS-inspired bomb throwers after Gracie Mansion attack
- 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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