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New York Times

2 Men Charged With Supporting ISIS in Gracie Mansion Attack

Federal prosecutors say that both men cited the Islamic State after they were arrested, and one said he wanted to cause more damage than the Boston Marathon bombing. No one was injured in the incident on Saturday.

2 hours ago

New York Times

2 Men Charged With Supporting ISIS in Gracie Mansion Attack

New York Times

Gracie Mansion Attack Came Amid Chaos of Influencer’s Anti-Muslim Rally

The attack at Gracie Mansion happened during the far-right influencer Jake Lang’s anti-Muslim rally, which drew a counterprotest.

11 hours ago

New York Times

Gracie Mansion Attack Came Amid Chaos of Influencer’s Anti-Muslim Rally

New York Times

U.S. Authorities Are Investigating Device Thrown Near Gracie Mansion

The device that emitted smoke during a protest near Gracie Mansion Saturday was designed to be deadly, three people with knowledge of the investigation said.

11 hours ago

New York Times

U.S. Authorities Are Investigating Device Thrown Near Gracie Mansion

Gothamist

Teens charged with terrorism after explosive devices thrown at Gracie Mansion protest

NYPD officers arrest Emir Balat, 18, outside of Gracie Mansion in New York City. Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, professed support for ISIS after their arrest, the complaint says. [ more › ]

4 hours ago

Gothamist

Teens charged with terrorism after explosive devices thrown at Gracie Mansion protest

Gothamist

Investigators probing Gracie Mansion IED incident as act of ‘ISIS-inspired terrorism’

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch speak about protest-related incidents over the weekend, at Grace Mansion on March 9, 2026. Police have arrested two Pennsylvania men in an investigation now being led by federal authorities. [ more › ]

12 hours ago

Gothamist

Investigators probing Gracie Mansion IED incident as act of ‘ISIS-inspired terrorism’

Gothamist

Police say explosive device thrown at Gracie Mansion protest as another device found nearby

A device is seen on the ground after a protester threw it at a demonstration held by far-right influencer Jake Lang outside Gracie Mansion. Police said the football-sized devices recovered at the protest appeared to be jars wrapped in black tape and filled with nuts, screws and bolts. ...

1 day ago

Gothamist

Police say explosive device thrown at Gracie Mansion protest as another device found nearby

Gothamist

6 people arrested after smoke device thrown at anti-Muslim protest near Gracie Mansion

The NYPD wrestles a man to the ground amid a protest near Gracie Mansion. Police said mutliple people were arrested during an anti-Islam demonstration outside the mayor's residence. [ more › ]

2 days ago

Gothamist

6 people arrested after smoke device thrown at anti-Muslim protest near Gracie Mansion

Gothamist

Mamdani wants to take buildings from bad NYC landlords. This bill could make it happen.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani A Council bill with majority support would revive the once-controversial "third-party transfer" program. [ more › ]

9 hours ago

Mamdani wants to take buildings from bad NYC landlords. This bill could make it happen.

Gothamist

Councilmember Vickie Paladino sues to block NYC Council discipline over her tweets

Undated file photo of Councilmember Vickie Paladino. The lawmaker claims her social media posts, decried by councilmembers as Islamophobic, are protected speech unrelated to her Council role. [ more › ]

8 hours ago

Councilmember Vickie Paladino sues to block NYC Council discipline over her tweets

Gothamist

Horny hockey drama ‘Heated Rivalry’ parody musical coming to NYC

An award-winning playwright brings the steamy series to the stage. [ more › ]

13 hours ago

Horny hockey drama ‘Heated Rivalry’ parody musical coming to NYC

Gothamist

Rough winter leaves many NYC traffic signals on the fritz

The brutal winter wasn't easy on the city's traffic lights. Transportation officials attributed the spike in faulty signals to fallen trees and ice damaging electrical wires. [ more › ]

1 day ago

Rough winter leaves many NYC traffic signals on the fritz

Gothamist

Mamdani eyes fewer, shorter-lived NYC sidewalk sheds with new scaffolding rules

Scaffolding near the corner of Broadway and Wall Street in 2017. The mayor said the new rules would particularly open up NYCHA campuses, where buildings are tall and open grounds are shared by residents. [ more › ]

2 days ago

Mamdani eyes fewer, shorter-lived NYC sidewalk sheds with new scaffolding rules

New York Times

Homemade Bomb Thrown at Protest Near N.Y.C. Mayor’s House, Police Say

The counterprotester accused of throwing the bomb was one of six people arrested after a clash with anti-Muslim protesters led by the right-wing activist Jake Lang.

1 day ago

Homemade Bomb Thrown at Protest Near N.Y.C. Mayor’s House, Police Say

Gothamist

NYPD makes arrests, breaks up rowdy protest at Manhattan vigil for Ayatollah Khamenei

Supporters of Ayatollah Khamenei set up a vigil for the slain leader Friday night in Washington Square Park. Protesters carrying Iranian flags clashed with protesters carrying American and Israeli flags. [ more › ]

2 days ago

NYPD makes arrests, breaks up rowdy protest at Manhattan vigil for Ayatollah Khamenei

New York Times

Mamdani Chooses His Words Carefully After Alleged Terror Attack

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been spare in his remarks following the attempted bombing at Gracie Mansion and arrests of two men who said they were motivated by ISIS.

4 hours ago

Mamdani Chooses His Words Carefully After Alleged Terror Attack

New York Times

Homemade Bombs in ISIS-Inspired Attack Were Deadly, N.Y.P.D. Says

Prosecutors say one of the two men who were arrested hoped the attack would be deadlier than the Boston Marathon bombing. Officials said they are seeing increasing signs of radicalization.

4 hours ago

Homemade Bombs in ISIS-Inspired Attack Were Deadly, N.Y.P.D. Says