"There is no specific and credible threat against New York City at this point in time from any terror organization." ONE PERSON SERIOUSLY INJUREDA law enforcement official told Reuters an initial investigation suggested the Chelsea explosion occurred in a dumpster. President Barack Obama, attending a congressional dinner in Washington, "has been apprised of the explosion in New York City, the cause of which remains under investigation," a White House official said. New York City Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said 29 people were hurt in the blast, and 24 of them had been taken to hospitals, including one he described as seriously injured. Democratic rival Hillary Clinton made a statement on her campaign plane on the ground in New York, saying she had been briefed on "the bombings in New York and New Jersey."

Source: dna September 18, 2016 12:33 UTC