"The protest, which happened during Ramadan, called "Stop the Islamic takeover of New York City" was led by Jake Lang, a far-right influencer. He promoted the protest on social media which drew about 20 participants. A counter protest, "Run the Nazis out of New York City, Stand Against Hate" happened simultaneously, drawing roughly 125 participants at its peak."
"Emir Balat, an 18-year-old counter protester, lit and threw an ignited device near the protest area. Witnesses saw flames and smoke as it traveled through the air before it hit a barrier and extinguished itself, according to police commissioner Jessica Tisch. Balat and another man tentatively identified as Ibrahim Nikk, 19, were arrested for handling and employing the devices."
"The NYPD Bomb Squad found to be jars wrapped in black tape with nuts, bolts, screws and hobby fuse that could be lit. The Bomb Squad is administering further testing to determine whether the devices were explosives or hoaxes."
A protest called "Stop the Islamic takeover of New York City" organized by far-right influencer Jake Lang drew approximately 20 participants near Gracie Mansion during Ramadan. A larger counter-protest with roughly 125 participants simultaneously occurred. Six people were arrested during the events, including two individuals, Emir Balat (18) and Ibrahim Nikk (19), for handling suspicious devices. The NYPD Bomb Squad discovered two jars wrapped in black tape containing nuts, bolts, screws, and hobby fuse. Testing is ongoing to determine if the devices are explosives or hoaxes. Additional arrests involved pepper spray use, disorderly conduct, and traffic obstruction. No injuries occurred. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife reside at Gracie Mansion.
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