Attempted bombing at Gracie Mansion raises security concerns as two men linked to ISIS are arrested
An attempted bombing at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the Mayor of New York City, has raised serious concerns about security and terrorism in the region. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has addressed the incident cautiously, offering limited comments after the arrests of two men allegedly motivated by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing concerns regarding domestic terrorism and radicalization within the United States. According to reports, the two men arrested are believed to have planned an attack at the mansion, although detailed motivations and operational specifics remain unclear. This... [Continue Reading]
Lawmakers Pressure Hochul to Raise Taxes in New York
The State Assembly and Senate are each calling for the state to raise taxes, piggybacking on a push by Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City. [Continue Reading]
Mamdani to Expand 3-K by 1,000 Seats, Including on Staten Island
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce that New York City is expanding free preschool for 3-year-olds, adding 1,000 seats to meet demand across the city. [Continue Reading]
Two explosives thrown outside NYC Mayor Mamdani's home during anti-Islam demonstration, no injuries reported
In a recent incident recognized as terrorism motivated by the Islamic State, two improvised explosive devices were thrown outside the residence of New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani. The event occurred during an anti-Islam demonstration held by rightwing agitators outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday. Reports indicate that Mamdani and his family were not home at the time of the incident, which took place in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. During a press conference, Jessica Tisch, the New York Police Department (NYPD) commissioner, confirmed that two men from Pennsylvania were apprehended at the scene. She indicated that a federal criminal complaint would... [Continue Reading]
Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City
Two men are in custody in connection with incident after anti-Islam demonstrators clashed with counterprotestersNew York police have confirmed that an improvised explosive device was thrown outside Zohran Mamdani’s official residence on Saturday when anti-Islam demonstrators, led by rightwing influencer Jake Lang, clashed with counterprotesters.New York police commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed that a preliminary bomb squad analysis of the device that was ignited and thrown during the protest had “determined that it is not a hoax device or a smoke bomb”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Iranian drone attack damages Bahrain's desalination plant, injures three individuals, according to Ministry of Interior
Bahrain reported that an Iranian drone attack has targeted a water desalination plant, leading to significant damage and resulting in injuries to three individuals. This escalation in hostilities marks a continued pattern of Iranian air assaults aimed at Gulf states, as noted in a statement from Bahrain's Ministry of Interior. On Sunday morning, Bahraini officials confirmed that the drone strike inflicted substantial damage on the desalination facility, which is critical for processing seawater into freshwater for local communities. The Ministry emphasized that these attacks represent "Iranian aggression" that targets civilian infrastructure indiscriminately, underscoring the severe implications for public access to... [Continue Reading]
Hundreds march in New York condemning US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Hundreds of activists filled the streets of New York City in protest of the Israeli-US war on Iran. [Continue Reading]
