New Delhi, March 8 -- At least two people were arrested after a pair of "suspicious devices" were ignited Saturday (local time) during protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City's mayor, NBC News reported.

The incident took place while an anti-Islam demonstration led by conservative influencer Jake Lang and a counterprotest were underway, police commissioner Jessica Tisch told reporters. A spokesperson for the New York City Police Department said no injuries were reported.

Tisch previously said she did not believe New York City's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, or first lady Rama Duwaji were inside Gracie Mansion at the time. However, the police department on 7 March clarified that Mamdani was inside the residence. ...