Rewrite the following news content into a professional, SEO-optimized article. Instructions: Keep the meaning exactly the same. Do not add false information. Remove any unwanted text, metadata, or comments at the beginning. Write in clear, engaging, and human-like news tone. Use short paragraphs (2–4 lines each). Add proper headings (H2/H3) where relevant. Ensure good readability and flow. Use simple English (Grade 6–8 level). Avoid repetition and fluff. Format properly for a blog/news post. Content: NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!. The two terror suspects accused of hurling homemade bombs outside New York City’s Gracie Mansion in an ISIS-inspired attack pleaded not guilty to federal charges Wednesday.. Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, allegedly threw live explosive devices into a protest outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence on March 7, after traveling from Pennsylvania.. The bombs did not detonate and no one was injured.. Appearing in federal court Wednesday, both Balat and Kayumi pleaded not guilty to eight charges, including conspiracy to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization and attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction.. TERROR SUSPECT BOUGHT FIREWORKS FUSE BEFORE ALLEGEDLY HURLING EXPLOSIVES AT NYC PROTESTERS. Balat and Kayumi appeared in court wearing beige prison jumpsuits and shackles and remained motionless as they responded to the judge regarding the next steps in their case.. During the arraignment, Kayumi’s lawyers pointed to his client’s family members, who were seated in the courtroom and came to show their support.. Upon being referenced, an older man in the group grew emotional and proceeded to wipe away tears.. UNEXPLAINED LOUD BANGS PERPLEX NEIGHBORS NEAR HOMES OF ALLEGED NYC TERROR PLOT SUSPECTS. Prosecutors told the judge they are continuing to comb through the “voluminous” discovery in the case, and asked to be granted an additional three weeks to review evidence.. Authorities are also still working to gather information from multiple electronic devices seized from the pair’s vehicle and their respective homes.. “As alleged, just weeks ago, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi carried out a terrorist attack on the streets of New York,” U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton previously said in a statement. “They sought to murder multiple innocent victims in the name of ISIS. The brave women and men of the NYPD responded immediately, and Balat and Kayumi were arrested on site.”. NEW VIDEO SHOWS TERROR SUSPECT TACKLED AFTER ALLEGEDLY THROWING BOMB AT NYC PROTEST OUTSIDE MAYOR’S RESIDENCE. “Since their attack, our partners at the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force have uncovered evidence revealing the alleged meticulous planning by the defendants in their attack, including a notebook with detailed attack plans and a storage unit containing explosive residue and bomb-making materials,” he added.. GOT A TIP?. As Kayumi was being arrested, an individual from the surrounding crowd asked him why he carried out the alleged attack, to which he replied, “ISIS,” according to authorities.. Prosecutors allege that while speaking to law enforcement, Balat said he hoped the planned attack would be “bigger than the Boston Marathon bombing.”. FOLLOW US ON X. Dashcam video recorded as the pair were traveling to New York also allegedly captured their discussions surrounding the planning of the attempted attack, according to the indictment.. “What do y
