Devices recovered during protests near Gracie Mansion identified as IEDs

New York City officials confirmed that two devices recovered during protests near Gracie Mansion were improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The FBI and NYPD are investigating, with a third suspicious device found in a vehicle on Sunday. Two suspects, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, were arrested after one allegedly threw an IED during a counter-protest. Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the violence and stated that the situation is being closely monitored.

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