The protest, which happened during Ramadan, called "Stop the Islamic takeover of New York City" was led by Jake Lang, a far-right influencer. He promoted the protest on social media which drew about 20 participants. A counter protest, "Run the Nazis out of New York City, Stand Against Hate" happened simultaneously, drawing roughly 125 participants at its peak.
Two suspicious devices were found outside of the mayor's home. The NYPD spokesperson added that there were no injuries and the investigation remains ongoing. It was not immediately clear if Mayor Zohran Mamdani and first lady Rama Duwaji were home at the time.