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Bondi says 2 indicted over attack on New York protest at Gracie Mansion
Two teens from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, charged with federal terrorism offenses after attempting to detonate nail-packed bombs during protests near NYC mayor's residence, police said.
- On Monday, federal agents escorted Emir Balat, 18-year-old suspect, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19-year-old suspect, in custody after their arrest at the scene near Gracie Mansion on March 7, 2026.
- Saturday's clash saw a far-right rally organized by Jake Lang with roughly 20 participants confront about 125 counterprotesters around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, while officials said the suspects had been radicalized and one admitted sympathizing with ISIS propaganda.
- Investigators allege that Balat lit and threw the first device while Kayumi lit and dropped the second, both packed with nails, bolts, and volatile TATP.
- Officers arrested both suspects at the scene, removed devices from public areas, and federal prosecutors will unseal a criminal complaint Monday afternoon with arraignment in U.S. District Court in Lower Manhattan.
- City officials warned New York stays on high alert amid the ongoing war in Iran, though investigators found no known link; the last IED incident was the 2017 Port Authority IED attempt by Akayed Ullah.
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Two arrested for ISIS bombing plot at Mamdani's residence
Two men have been charged with terrorism-related offenses following an attempted bombing outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence at Gracie Mansion. The incident occurred on Saturday amid an anti-Islam protest.
Two men were arrested for throwing homemade bombs near the New York City mayor’s home. Here’s what we know
Two Pennsylvania teenagers crossed into New York City Saturday morning for what could’ve been a normal day enjoying the city during abnormally warm weather. But in less than an hour, their lives would drastically change as the pair would be arrested for throwing homemade bombs during an anti-Muslim protest outside of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home.
The U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi, announced Monday the accusation against “two alleged terrorists inspired by Islamic State” linked to a protest on Saturday in front of the Gracie mansion, residence of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, where there was the launch of objects containing explosives. “We have accused the two alleged terrorists inspired by Islamic State who attempted to bomb a protest in New York City. We will not allow the poisonous…
Hochul Condemns ‘Both Sides’ After ISIS-Inspired Bomb Attack Outside Gracie Mansion
(New York, New York) – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing criticism after saying she condemns “both” an anti-Muslim protest and the alleged ISIS-inspired suspects accused of throwing explosive devices outside Gracie Mansion over the weekend. Speaking to reporters Monday in Albany, Hochul addressed the incident, which authorities have described as an attempted terrorist attack near the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “…
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