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crime1 month 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

crime1 month 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

politics1 month 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-safety1 month 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

us1 month 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

crime1 month 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

local1 month 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

crime1 month 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

crime1 month ago•14 min saved

NYPD Officers Honored for Foiling ISIS-Linked Gracie Mansion Protest Plot

Two NYPD officers were publicly commended after Chief Aaron Edwards tackled an ISIS-inspired attacker and Sgt. Luis Navarro rushed toward a second lit improvised explosive device during a Gracie Mansion protest; the suspects Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi face federal terrorism charges, and Edwards has since been promoted to Manhattan North borough chief while Navarro’s service is highlighted.

via New York Daily News|

#commendation #crime #gracie-mansion

terrorism1 month ago•8 min saved

ISIS-inspired IEDs near Gracie Mansion spark arrests of two teens

Two teenagers from Pennsylvania, Emir Balat (18) and Ibrahim Kayumi (19), were arrested after allegedly throwing two improvised explosive devices during an anti-Islam protest near New York City Mayor Mamdani’s Gracie Mansion. Investigators say the attackers were inspired by ISIS; one device ignited and landed near the crowd while a second device was lit and dropped (not exploding), and a third device was later found in a car. The devices tested positive for TATP. The pair face federal charges including providing material support to a terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction and are held without bail as investigators probe their ISIS ties and broader counterterrorism activity in NYC.

via CNN|

#counterterrorism #gracie-mansion #ied

us-news1 month ago•23 min saved

Mamdani Hosts Controversial Activist for Ramadan Dinner at Gracie Mansion

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil, his wife and their young son for Ramadan dinner at Gracie Mansion, despite Khalil’s ICE detention and looming deportation tied to a green-card fraud claim; Mamdani hailed Khalil as a symbol of resilience and free speech, while Khalil’s Hamas-supportive remarks drew White House condemnation.

via New York Post|

#gracie-mansion #immigration-policy #mahmoud-khalil

national-security1 month ago•8 min saved

ISIS-Linked Plot to Detonate Explosives at Gracie Mansion Protest Charged

The Department of Justice charged Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi with attempting to detonate two improvised explosive devices at a protest near Gracie Mansion in Manhattan, alleging they acted in support of ISIS; Balat allegedly threw Device-1 and received Device-2 from Kayumi, who admitted ISIS affiliation, and a preliminary analysis found TATP in the devices; the pair face counts including providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and weapons-related charges, with the investigation led by the NYPD, FBI, and SDNY.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#explosives #gracie-mansion #isis

crime1 month ago•3 min saved

ISIS-inspired IED attack outside NYC mayor's home prompts terrorism probe

Two Pennsylvania men, Ibrahim Kayumi and Emir Balat, allegedly hurled improvised explosive devices outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Gracie Mansion during an anti-Islam protest; NYPD officials say it appears ISIS-inspired terrorism, with one device containing TATP, another not explosive, and a third suspected device found nearby. The suspects were arrested at the scene; no injuries occurred, and the FBI is conducting tests as the investigation continues.

via The Guardian|

#crime #gracie-mansion #improvised-explosive-device

us-news1 month ago•15 min saved

NYC Investigates ISIS-Linked Terror Probe After Explosives Tossed at Gracie Mansion

Authorities in New York City are scrutinizing whether men who brought improvised explosive devices to a protest outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Gracie Mansion were inspired by ISIS, with a second device found nearby as investigators pursue an ISIS-related terrorism angle in the Upper East Side incident.

via AP News|

#gracie-mansion #isis #new-york-city

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

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

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.

via Axios|

#fbi #gracie-mansion #improvised-explosive-device