Suspicious devices reported near NYC mayor home; 2 people in custody
Suspicious devices reported near NYC mayor home; 2 people in custody
Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAYSat, March 7, 2026 at 8:31 PM UTC
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NEW YORK − Two people are in custody after reports of suspicious devices near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, police said March 7.
New York City police officers were on scene for a scheduled demonstration near East End Avenue and 88th Street, near the mayor’s mansion, NYPD said in a statement. At around 11:40 a.m., officers were alerted to two suspicious devices in the area. Police said neither no injuries or property damage have been reported at this time.
Two people of interest have been taken into custody as the investigation is ongoing, NYPD said. Police haven't identified who was taken into custody.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends a news conference on Jan. 6, 2026.
At the time, pardoned Jan. 6 rioter Jake Lang, a conservative influencer, had planned a demonstration taking place outside of Gracie Mansion.
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Supporters of conservative influencer Jake Lang (facing camera) use pepper spray (C) as they face counter-protesters during a protest organized by Lang in front of Gracie Mansion, New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's official residence, in New York on March 7, 2026.
A spokesperson for Mamdani referred questions to NYPD.
This is a developing story.
Eduardo Cuevas is based in New York City. Reach him by email at emcuevas1@usatoday.com or on Signal at emcuevas.01.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Suspicious devices reported near NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani residence
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