Federal Prosecutors Indict Two Men for ISIS-Inspired Bombing Attempt Near Gracie Mansion

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Federal Prosecutors Indict Two Men for ISIS-Inspired Bombing Attempt Near Gracie Mansion

Federal prosecutors indicted Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi for an attempted bombing near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence. The suspects allegedly threw homemade shrapnel bombs at protesters and police outside Gracie Mansion on March 7, 2026. Evidence against the men includes video footage of a suspect purchasing a fireworks fuse days before the attack. Prosecutors also recovered a notebook and audio recordings where the suspects detailed their plans. The two Pennsylvania men face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization. Investigations revealed they were inspired by ISIS and used fireworks fuses to create the explosive devices thrown at crowds. Authorities took the suspects into custody shortly after the incident occurred.

DOJ Indictment AnnouncementSuspects Detailed Plans in Notebook and AudioVideo Shows Suspect Buying Explosive FuseSuspect Bought Fireworks Fuse Before Attack

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“Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi were arrested for attempting to throw homemade shrapnel bombs at police and crowds outside New York City's Gracie Mansion.”

This identifies the specific suspects and the type of weapons used in the attempted attack.

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“Prosecutors indict two men for an attempted bombing near NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, charging them with providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization.”

This confirms the specific federal charges and the target of the attempted bombing.

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Suspects in attack outside NYC mayor's residence detailed their plans in notebook and audio recordings, prosecutors say

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NYC terror suspect allegedly seen purchasing fireworks fuse days...

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WATCH: Video Shows NYC Terror Suspect Buying Explosive Fuse

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Terror suspect bought fireworks fuse before allegedly hurling explosives at NYC protesters

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Everything We Know About The Suspected NYC Terrorists

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