Bomb-squad probes two ignited devices at Gracie Mansion protests

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Six people were arrested at dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion, including two counterprotesters who allegedly lit and threw ignited devices into the crowd; the bomb squad is examining jars filled with nuts, bolts, screws and a fuse to determine if they were functional, as police separated anti-Islamic protesters from counterprotesters and additional arrests were for pepper-spraying, disorderly conduct and obstructing traffic.
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- Six people arrested after smoke device thrown at anti-Muslim protest near Gracie Mansion Gothamist
- Smoking Jars of Metal and Fuses Thrown at Protest Near Mayor’s House The New York Times
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