Two people in custody after 'suspicious devices' found outside NYC mayor's official residence

"We do not yet know whether the devices were functional, improvised explosive devices or hoax devices, because we don't yet know if there was energetic material contained in them. Both devices were being transported for further testing and analysis."

"Thankfully, the Mayor and the First Lady are both safe, though the events are a stark reminder of the threats they both face regularly."

"A bomb squad examined the devices, described as being smaller than a football, and said they appeared to be a jar wrapped in black tape with nuts, bolts, screws and a hobby fuse."

Two individuals were taken into custody after suspicious devices were ignited Saturday during protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City's mayor. An anti-Islam demonstration led by conservative influencer Jake Lang and a counterprotest were occurring simultaneously. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reported no injuries. The devices, smaller than a football, consisted of jars wrapped in black tape containing nuts, bolts, screws, and a hobby fuse. Authorities have not yet determined whether the devices were functional explosive devices or hoaxes, pending further testing. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and First Lady Rama Duwaji were confirmed safe inside the residence. The Lang-led protest attracted 20 participants while the counterprotest drew 125 demonstrators at its peak.

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