Summary
The New York Police Department investigated a suspicious device found near Gracie Mansion, an area recently involved in an ISIS-inspired incident. Police secured the location and told the public to stay clear while they continued their investigation.
Key Facts
- The NYPD found a suspicious device near Gracie Mansion on Tuesday.
- A previous incident involved a homemade explosive in the same area, related to ISIS-inspired terrorism.
- Two men, Ibrahim Kayumi and Emir Balat, face federal charges connected to the earlier event.
- The police have not confirmed if the new device is an explosive or related to the previous incident.
- Authorities advised people to avoid Carl Schurz Park as it was set as a crime scene.
- The situation is still under investigation with updates to follow.
