Two Charged in Failed ISIS-Inspired Bomb Attack Near Gracie Mansion

Two men, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, face federal terrorism charges following an attempted ISIS-inspired bombing near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City's mayor, on March 7, 2026. Authorities confirm the pair intended to carry out mass casualties during simultaneous protests occurring just outside the residence. Their crude but dangerous plan was thwarted by rapid action from the NYPD, who apprehended both suspects moments after the explosions were triggered. Sources stat