Authorities investigate explosives thrown near NYC mayor’s residence as ‘ISIS-related terrorism’

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAKMarch 9, 2026 at 05:23 PM

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Authorities in New York City are investigating a possible ISIS connection to improvised explosive devices (IEDs) found near Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, Gracie Mansion. The investigation began after a counterprotester threw an IED at an anti-Islam demonstration led by Jake Lang outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Police detained Emir Balat, who allegedly attempted to detonate an IED during the counterprotest. A second suspicious device was discovered in the same area of Manhattan's Upper East Side on Sunday. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that authorities are exploring whether the individuals involved were inspired by the Islamic State.

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Jessica Tisch 50% Upper East Side 50% Jake Lang ×460% Manhattan ×260% Gracie Mansion ×670% Zohran Mamdani ×370% Emir Balat ×370% New York City ×680% Islamic State (ISIS) ×290%

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explosives 90% isis 80% terrorism 70% protest 70% improvised explosive device 60% new york city 60% counterprotest 50% anti-islam 50% far right 40%

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