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Two Men Face Terrorism Charges in Bomb Attack at Gracie Mansion
Federal prosecutors charged two men with attempting to support the Islamic State after they attempted to set off homemade explosives at Gracie Mansion on Saturday. The bombs did not detonate and no one was injured.
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“Federal charges have been filed in the Southern District of New York against two individuals: Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi. The defendants were inspired by ISIS to carry out their attack.” “Get him, get him, get him.” Preliminary testing has determined that one of the devices contained triacetone triperoxide — highly volatile explosive that has been used in multiple terrorist attacks over the last decade.” “Many of the counterprotesters met this display of bigotry peacefully, with a vision of a city that is welcoming to all. But a few did not. Two men, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, traveled from Pennsylvania and attempted to bring violence to New York City. While I found this protest appalling, I will not waver in my belief that it should be allowed to happen. Ours is a free society where the right to peaceful protest is sacred.”
By Christina Kelso
March 9, 2026