NYC blast was "attempted terrorist attack"

New York City police are treating an explosion at one of Manhattan's
main transit hubs as an "attempted terrorist attack".

27-year-old Akayed Ullah is in custody after detonating a device that
was strapped to his body.

Police say it was a "low-tech" device based on a pipe-bomb.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke to reporters after the incident.

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio warned it could have been much worse.

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the city was an understandable target.

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the injuries were minor and
non-life threatening.

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