Two Detained After Suspicious Devices Found Near Gracie Mansion During Protest
Two individuals were taken into custody after suspicious devices were discovered near Gracie Mansion during an anti-Islam protest led by conservative influencer Jake Lang.
Two individuals were taken into custody on Saturday after suspicious devices were discovered near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The incident occurred during an anti-Islam demonstration led by conservative influencer Jake Lang.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) reported that officers were present at a scheduled protest near East End Avenue and 88th Street when they were alerted to two suspicious devices around 11:40 a.m. An NYPD spokesperson stated that there were no injuries or property damage, and the investigation is ongoing.
It remains unclear whether Mayor Mamdani or First Lady Rama Duwaji were at Gracie Mansion during the incident. A representative for the mayor did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Jake Lang, who organized the protest, is a conservative influencer previously pardoned for charges related to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He has held similar rallies in recent weeks.
The protest took place during Ramadan, the holy month observed by Muslims worldwide. Mayor Mamdani is New York City's first Muslim mayor.