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Vandals Steal Somali Flag, Threaten City Hall Explosion

7/3/2026

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Vandals broke the access panel, cut a cable and stole the Somali flag from Niagara Square in Buffalo on July 1.
Mayor Sean Ryan said police have a lead and investigators uncovered an online threat to blow up City Hall.
Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy criticized the city for allowing the Somali flag—part of a Heal International tradition for at least four years—while a Fourth of July fireworks site could not be found.

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Vandals broke the access panel, cut a cable and stole the Somali flag from Niagara Square in Buffalo on July 1.
Mayor Sean Ryan said police have a lead and investigators uncovered an online threat to blow up City Hall.
Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy criticized the city for allowing the Somali flag—part of a Heal International tradition for at least four years—while a Fourth of July fireworks site could not be found.