Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]March 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM

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New York City police are investigating an incident at an anti-Islam protest near Gracie Mansion on Saturday. The event began when someone from the "Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City" protest, associated with Jake Lang, used pepper spray on a group of counterprotesters. In response, a counterprotester lit and threw a device containing nuts, bolts, and screws at the protesting crowd. The device struck a barrier and extinguished itself near police officers. A second similar device was dropped nearby. All three individuals involved have been arrested. Authorities are investigating the nature of the devices, determining whether they were functional or a hoax. No injuries were reported, and the mayor was believed to be absent from the residence at the time.

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Minneapolis City Hall 30% Minneapolis ×240% Zohran Mamdani 40% Gracie Mansion ×260% New York 60% Jessica Tisch ×370% Jake Lang ×380% New York City ×290%

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