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Teenagers Charged with ISIS-Inspired Terrorism in NYC

3/11/2026

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On March 10, 2026, the NYPD responded to a suspicious device near Gracie Mansion after two men threw explosives during protests against Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Authorities labeled the attack ISIS-inspired terrorism.
The FBI confirmed a Pennsylvania storage unit linked to the attack contained explosive residue.
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, two teenagers, were charged with terrorism offenses and declared allegiance to ISIS after attending a far-right demonstration.

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On March 10, 2026, the NYPD responded to a suspicious device near Gracie Mansion after two men threw explosives during protests against Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Authorities labeled the attack ISIS-inspired terrorism.
The FBI confirmed a Pennsylvania storage unit linked to the attack contained explosive residue.
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, two teenagers, were charged with terrorism offenses and declared allegiance to ISIS after attending a far-right demonstration.