Two men from Pennsylvania have been arrested after police say improvised explosive devices were thrown near protesters outside Gracie Mansion in Manhattan during a demonstration Saturday.
The suspects, identified as Ibraham Kayumi, 19, and Emir Balat, 18, were taken into custody following the incident. Authorities said the devices were later determined to be improvised explosive devices capable of causing serious harm.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the incident Monday during a press conference outside Gracie Mansion, appearing alongside NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
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“They are suspected of coming here to commit an act of terrorism,” Mamdani said during the briefing.
He also referenced video footage that investigators say captured the incident.
“There’s video of these two individuals throwing two devices towards the protest. The police department has determined that these were improvised explosive devices made to injure, maim, or worse.”
Mamdani added that anyone attempting to bring violence into the city would face legal consequences.
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“Let me say this plainly anyone who comes to New York City to bring violence to our streets will be held accountable in accordance with the law.”
The mayor also criticized the demonstration that had drawn protesters and counterprotesters to the area outside the mayor’s official residence.
“This was a vile protest rooted in white supremacy,” Mamdani said at the top of his prepared remarks Monday.
“I’m the first Muslim mayor of our city, anti-Muslim bigotry is nothing new to me, nor is it anything new for the 1 million or so Muslim New Yorkers,” he said, adding, “While I found this protest appalling, I will not waver in my belief that it should be allowed to happen.”
The incident took place during a protest organized by right-wing activist Jake Lang outside Gracie Mansion. The demonstration was promoted under the name “Stop the Islamification of NYC.”
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