New York City officials confirmed that a device thrown during protests near Gracie Mansion was an improvised explosive device (IED) capable of causing serious injury or death. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that the Bomb Squad determined it was not a hoax. Two suspects, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, both believed to be U.S. citizens, were arrested. The incident occurred during competing demonstrations, escalating tensions after pepper spray was used, leading to further arrests.
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