Trending Now - Explosives Near NYC Mayor's Home Investigated as Terrorism
WHO:
New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch
Jake Lang, far-right activist and organizer of the protest
FBI agents from the bureau’s Joint Terrorism Task Force
Two individuals in custody related to the incident
WHAT:
Improvised explosive devices were thrown during a protest outside New York City’s mayoral residence
The explosives did not detonate and could have caused serious injury or death
Two people are in custody but have not been charged
Authorities identified a suspicious device in a vehicle on East End Avenue between 81st Street and 82nd Street
Police closed several streets and evacuated nearby buildings
A Honda Civic was removed by police around 7 p.m. on the same day
WHERE:
Gracie Mansion, New York City
East End Avenue between 81st Street and 82nd Street, New York City
WHEN:
The protest occurred on Saturday, March 7th, 2026
The news conference by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch took place on Monday, March 9th, 2026
WHY:
The investigation is being conducted to determine if the actions were inspired by ISIS
The protest was titled “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City”
HOW:
Explosives were hurled during counterprotests
One individual threw a smoking object containing nuts, bolts, screws, and a “hobby fuse” into the crowd
The device extinguished itself near police officers, and a second device was dropped but did not ignite
(UPDATED March 9, 2026 15:14 UTC)
During a protest outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday, March 7, two improvised explosive devices were thrown, although they did not detonate and could have caused serious harm. New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced on Monday that two individuals are in custody related to the incident, but they have not yet been charged, and authorities are investigating whether the actions were inspired by ISIS. A suspicious device was also identified in a vehicle on East End Avenue, prompting police to close several streets and evacuate nearby buildings.