Counterprotester threw improvised explosive at anti-Islam event in NYC, police say

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By ASSOCIATED PRESSMarch 8, 2026 at 10:53 PM

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In New York City, police are investigating an incident where a counterprotester threw an improvised explosive device at an anti-Islam demonstration on the Upper East Side. The incident occurred outside Gracie Mansion, the residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. A day later, police discovered a second suspicious device in the same area of Manhattan. Law enforcement responded to the scene on Sunday, March 8, 2026, to investigate the device found in a vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.

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