"Police escorted people out of Carl Schurz Park at lunchtime after the package was reported by a New York City Parks Department employee. The bomb squad cleared the device, and police said it was not hazardous, but would receive more testing."
"Emir Balat, 18, of Langhorne, Pa., and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, of Newtown, Pa., were charged with attempted provision of material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization, use of a weapon of mass destruction, transportation of explosive materials, interstate transportation and receipt of explosives and unlawful possession of destructive devices. They face up to life in prison."
"The Department of Justice said the men, who waived their Miranda rights, said they did it in support of ISIS."
New York City police investigated a suspicious package discovered near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, on Tuesday. A Parks Department employee reported the device, prompting evacuation of Carl Schurz Park. The bomb squad determined the package was not hazardous but continued testing. This investigation follows a Saturday attack outside Mamdani's home where two men allegedly threw improvised devices at anti-Islam protesters. Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, both from Pennsylvania, were charged with five terrorism-related crimes including attempted provision of material support to ISIS, use of weapons of mass destruction, and explosive-related offenses. Both men face potential life sentences.
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