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politics12 days ago•10 min saved

Body Language Experts Read Tension in Mamdani’s Gracie Mansion Meeting with Trump

On Monday, President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a joint press conference at Gracie Mansion. While the two men have a history of sharp political insults, recent interactions have shown a shift toward cordiality. Body language experts analyzed the latest meeting, noting that Mamdani appeared anxious and rigid, while Trump remained expressive and physically engaged. The meeting focused on federal funding for a Queens housing project and immigration, with Trump inviting Mamdani to the White House to 'see how he works.'

via huffpost.com|

#body-language-analysis #donald-trump #gracie-mansion

politics16 days ago•2 min saved

Trump Invites Mamdani to White House Amid Local Backlash Over Sunnyside Yard

President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a 90-minute meeting at Gracie Mansion on Sept. 21, 2026, focusing on immigration and the Sunnyside Yard housing project. Lip reader Jeremy Freeman reported that Trump invited Mamdani to the White House to 'see how I work,' signaling continued cooperation despite ideological differences. While the pair displayed public warmth, local officials criticized the lack of community engagement regarding the housing plan, and Republicans expressed frustration that Trump’s cordiality undermines their anti-socialist midterm messaging.

via New York Post|

#donald-trump #gracie-mansion #new-york-city

politics17 days ago•3 min saved

Trump, NYC Mayor Mamdani Meet Cordially at Gracie Mansion on Housing and Immigration

Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had a cordial, wide-ranging meeting at Gracie Mansion focused on housing and immigration; Trump expressed hope Mamdani will be a great mayor, while Mamdani stressed immigrant New Yorkers' safety and highlighted Sunnyside Yard housing, noting disagreements with the White House, including Haitian-immigrant protections and a public-charge lawsuit.

via The Guardian|

#gracie-mansion #immigration #mamdani

politics17 days ago•8 min saved

Gracie Mansion talks spark praise as Mamdani and Trump plot housing expansion

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump emerged from a Gracie Mansion meeting praising each other, discussing moving Sunnyside Yard housing plans from concept to technical talks with federal support to build about 12,000 homes, while also clashing over immigration enforcement and Trump's media ban—illustrating a rare public warmth amid deep ideological divides before the UN General Assembly.

via Politico|

#gracie-mansion #housing #mamdani

politics17 days ago•23 min saved

Gracie Mansion meeting spotlights housing plans and immigration talks between Mamdani and Trump

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani met President Donald Trump at Gracie Mansion to discuss the Sunnyside Yards affordable-housing plan, immigration policy including Temporary Protected Status, and keeping media access amid Trump’s bans. Mamdani stressed working with anyone who can deliver for New Yorkers and signaled a pragmatic, issue-focused dialogue across party lines, with Trump hinting at potential support for the housing project and both leaders emphasizing relief from the city’s cost-of-living pressures.

via CNN|

#affordable-housing #gracie-mansion #immigration

politics19 days ago•396 min saved

Trump to Meet NYC Mayor Mamdani at Gracie Mansion Ahead of UN General Assembly

President Donald Trump will meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion on Monday to discuss issues affecting New Yorkers, timed with his planned remarks at the United Nations General Assembly—this marks at least the third public meeting between the two, who have a historically cordial relationship and have debated NYC affordability and other city issues.

via NBC News|

#affordability-crisis #gracie-mansion #politics

politics19 days ago•2 min saved

Trump to Meet NYC Mayor at Gracie Mansion Ahead of UN Speech

President Trump will meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion on Monday to discuss city issues ahead of his address at the United Nations General Assembly.

via The New York Times|

#gracie-mansion #new-york-city #politics

crime7 months ago•3 min saved

NYPD officers hailed for quick chase in Gracie Mansion bombing incident

Two NYPD officers rushed toward two suspects who lit homemade bombs during a protest near Gracie Mansion. Officer Aaron Edwards leaped a barrier with the goal of catching the bad guy, while Sgt. Luis Navarro said their actions reflected culmination of counterterrorism training to save lives. The ISIS-inspired suspects, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, face terrorism charges; Edwards, with nearly 23 years on the force, was promoted to Manhattan North borough chief.

via CBS News|

#counterterrorism #crime #gracie-mansion

crime7 months ago•8 min saved

911 Calls From Suspect's PA Home Tie to ISIS-Inspired NYC Plot

Three calls to 911 or non-emergency lines were made from the home of one NYC plot suspect in suburban Philadelphia after the foiled attack; Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi allegedly traveled from Pennsylvania to New York City and threw a live explosive near Gracie Mansion that authorities say contained TATP with nuts and bolts, with prosecutors saying the suspects pledged allegiance to ISIS. They are held without bail on charges including providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction; the investigation notes differing family backgrounds and Balat’s remaining high school coursework.

via Fox News|

#crime #gracie-mansion #isis

politics7 months ago•19 min saved

ADL condemns Mamdani over Gracie Mansion guest linked to Hamas

The Anti-Defamation League condemned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for hosting Mahmoud Khalil, described as anti-Israel and supportive of Hamas, at Gracie Mansion, saying public office must not be used to legitimize hate.

via Jewish Insider|

#adl #antisemitism #gracie-mansion

crime-and-safety7 months ago•3 min saved

Fuse purchase in PA ties NYC Gracie Mansion protest attack to ISIS-inspired plot

CBS News review of surveillance shows 18-year-old Emir Balat buying a 20-foot safety fuse at Phantom Fireworks in Penndel, PA, days before he and a co-defendant allegedly threw improvised explosive devices at protesters near Gracie Mansion; the FBI is investigating as a potential terrorism case, with Balat citing ISIS inspiration and both men facing multiple terrorism and explosive-material charges.

via CBS News|

#crime-and-safety #explosives #fbi

us7 months ago•5 min saved

FBI links PA storage unit to ISIS-inspired plot near NYC mayor's home

FBI investigators found explosive residue in a Pennsylvania storage unit tied to an ISIS-inspired incident outside Gracie Mansion, the NYC mayor's residence; two Bucks County teens, Ibrahim Kayumi and Emir Balat, face federal charges for allegedly possessing and conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction, transporting explosives and aiding a designated foreign terrorist organization. Surveillance video obtained by NBC News shows Balat buying a 20-foot fuse in Pennsylvania days before the incident, and authorities conducted a controlled detonation of some components; no injuries were reported in the attack outside the mayor's home.

via NBC News|

#explosives #fbi #gracie-mansion

crime7 months ago•2 min saved

Two Philly-area men tied to ISIS-inspired explosive plot at NYC protest

Two Philadelphia-suburban men, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, are charged in an ISIS-inspired plan after explosives were found in a Pennsylvania Public Storage unit and they allegedly carried homemade bombs to a protest outside NYC Mayor’s Gracie Mansion. Balat allegedly hurled a TATP device near police and a second explosive was dropped; no injuries occurred. The FBI conducted searches and detonations at a Langhorne storage facility as authorities test devices and build their case. The pair are held without bail on charges including providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction; Balat’s lawyer has described him as a confused teen, and officials say there’s no proven link to Iran’s war at this time.

via Spotlight PA|

#crime #explosives #fbi

local7 months ago•2 min saved

Gracie Mansion device ruled non-threatening as ISIS-inspired case unfolds

Police said a reported suspicious device near Gracie Mansion was non-threatening after bomb squads secured the area, as investigators tie the broader case to ISIS-inspired terrorism linked to a Saturday anti-Islam protest outside the mayor’s residence; two teens have been charged with terrorism-related offenses for allegedly throwing improvised explosive devices, while the FBI confirmed explosive residue at a Pennsylvania storage unit connected to the attack. Neither device exploded, and officials emphasized ongoing safety and investigation.

via The Guardian|

#gracie-mansion #isis-inspired-terrorism #local

crime7 months ago•180 min saved

NYPD clears Gracie Mansion area after suspicious device deemed safe

Police evacuated the Gracie Mansion area after a suspicious device was found near Carl Schurz Park; the NYPD later said the item was non-threatening and the area was reopened. Authorities did not confirm any link to the weekend attack near the mayor’s residence, while two Pennsylvania teens face charges in a separate anti-Islam demonstration incident nearby.

via CNN|

#crime #gracie-mansion #nyc