"Two men, Amir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, traveled from Pennsylvania and attempted to bring violence to New York City. They are suspected of coming here to commit an act of terrorism. Thanks to the swift and decisive actions of NYPD officers at the scene, both men were immediately taken into custody, and the devices they brought were taken off of our streets."
"Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday condemned an alleged Saturday terrorism plot targeting a protest outside Gracie Mansion, standing with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch as the pair announced charges. The attempted terrorism plot was ISIS-inspired, according to Mamdani and Tisch."
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, on his 68th day in office, condemned an alleged Saturday terrorism plot targeting a demonstration outside Gracie Mansion. Two men, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, were arrested for allegedly throwing suspicious devices at protesters and counter-protesters during an anti-Muslim demonstration. The men traveled from Pennsylvania and are suspected of attempting to commit an act of terrorism inspired by ISIS. NYPD officers immediately apprehended both suspects and removed the devices from the streets. Balat and Kayumi face federal terrorism charges. The anti-Muslim protest was led by far-right provocateur Jake Lang. Mayor Mamdani reaffirmed his commitment to protecting protesters' free speech rights.
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