New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is holding a press conference Monday morning after an explosive device was thrown at anti-Islam protesters outside Gracie Mansion over the weekend.
On Saturday, at least one pro-Islam counterprotester deployed an improvised explosive device while clashing with right-wing protesters. Authorities said the device could have caused “serious injury or death.” No injuries were reported. The counterprotester and another person were arrested promptly.
PRO-ISLAM COUNTERPROTESTER ARRESTED AFTER DEPLOYING EXPLOSIVE DEVICE OUTSIDE MAMDANI RESIDENCE
Mamdani took to social media on Sunday to denounce the intended act of violence while condemning the anti-Islamic protest organized by right-wing influencer Jake Lang.
The press conference is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. Monday.
