Explosive device hurled near Gracie Mansion during NYC protest, two in custody

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Explosive device hurled near Gracie Mansion during NYC protest, two in custody
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An improvised explosive device was thrown toward protesters near Gracie Mansion, the New York City mayor’s residence. The NYPD says the device was real (not a hoax) and two men, Emir Balat (18) and Ibrahim Kayumi (19), were arrested. The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is assisting the investigation, which follows clashes between a Stop the Islamic Takeover of NYC protest and counter-demonstrators.

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