Mysterious calls placed from NYC terror suspect family’s home hours after alleged ISIS-inspired attack
Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, allegedly drove from Pennsylvania to throw explosives near Gracie Mansion
Emir Balat (left) and Ibrahim Kayumi (right) were arrested in New York City on March 7, 2026, in connection to an explosive thrown at a protest outside of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home on Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Ryan Murphy/Getty Images; REUTERS/Madison Swart)
Ibrahim Kayumi family's home in Pennsylvania seen on Monday, March 9. (Greg Wehner for Fox News Digital)
Emir Balat flees after throwing a homemade explosive device toward police as NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards and Sgt. Luis Navarro take action during a protest in front of Gracie Mansion, New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's official residence, in New York on March 7, 2026. (Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images)
Emir Balat family's home in Pennsylvania. Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were being held without bail after a court appearance Monday on charges that include attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction. (Greg Wehner for Fox News Digital)
The suspect, identified as Emir Balat, was seen holding the alleged bomb in front of Gracie's Mansion in New York City. (United States District Court for the Southern District of New York)
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