New Delhi, March 10 -- The New York Police Department (NYPD) is investigating a suspicious package found near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, a report said.

Police shut down vehicular and pedestrian traffic along East End Avenue between East 85th and 87th Streets, as well as East 86th Street between York and East End Avenues and parts of Carl Schurz Park.

According to officials, it remains unclear whether the package contains an explosive device, is a false alarm, or is simply discarded debris left near the location. Authorities moved quickly to secure the area while authorities examined the object.

The investigation comes just a day after federal authorities charged two young men w...