De Blasio: West 23rd Street Blast 'An Intentional Act' As Police Investigate Possible Secondary Device
The Fire Department says the blast was reported shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday on West 23rd Street.
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The Fire Department says the blast was reported shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday on West 23rd Street.
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