NYPD Evacuates Buildings After New Suspicious Device Found

The vehicle is connected to the investigation into the improvised explosive devices that were thrown near Gracie Mansion on Saturday.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has evacuated buildings and locked down streets surrounding East End Avenue between 81st Street and 82nd Street in Manhattan after a suspicious device was found in a vehicle. The vehicle is connected to the investigation into the improvised explosive devices that were thrown near Gracie Mansion on Saturday, according to the NYPD.

Why it matters

This incident comes just days after two people were taken into custody for throwing suspicious devices near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, during an anti-Islam demonstration. The discovery of another suspicious device in a connected vehicle raises concerns about public safety and the ongoing investigation.

The details

According to the NYPD, the suspicious device was found in a vehicle on East End Avenue between 81st Street and 82nd Street in Manhattan. The vehicle is connected to the investigation into the improvised explosive devices that were thrown near Gracie Mansion on Saturday. The NYPD has evacuated nearby buildings and locked down the surrounding streets as they investigate the new suspicious device.

  • On March 8, 2026, the NYPD evacuated buildings and locked down streets in Manhattan after a suspicious device was found.
  • On March 4, 2026, two people were taken into custody for throwing suspicious devices near Gracie Mansion during an anti-Islam demonstration.

The players

NYPD

The New York City Police Department, which is responsible for investigating the suspicious devices and evacuating the area.

Zohran Mamdani

The mayor of New York City, whose official residence is Gracie Mansion where suspicious devices were thrown on March 4.

Jake Lang

A conservative influencer who was pardoned for charges tied to the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot and organized the anti-Islam demonstration where the suspicious devices were thrown.

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What’s next

The NYPD will continue to investigate the suspicious device found in the vehicle and determine if it is connected to the devices thrown near Gracie Mansion. The judge will also decide whether to allow the two individuals taken into custody on March 4 to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing concerns about public safety and the threat of improvised explosive devices in New York City. The discovery of another suspicious device connected to the previous incident near Gracie Mansion raises questions about the scope of the investigation and the potential for further threats to the community.