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An improvised explosive device was detonated tonight in New York, sending at least 15 to the hospital with injuries. The explosion took place on 6th Ave and 23rd, according to a journalist who reported his findings to Cernovich Media.

CHELSEA, Manhattan — Multiple people were injured during an outdoor explosion in Chelsea Saturday night. The explosion happened at 135 23rd St. between Sixth and Seventh avenues. It was not immediately clear how many people were injured or the severity of their injuries. The FDNY is on the scene with the NYPD. The explosion comes after a pipe bomb exploded in Seaside Park, New Jersey near the Semper Five 5K Charity Run Route. The device was placed in a garbage can.

NEWS FDNY confirms they are on the scene of possible explosion in Chelsea Email FDNY confirms they are on the scene of possible explosion in Chelsea (@voicehalf/Twitter ) Updated 7 mins ago CHELSEA, Manhattan (WABC) -- The FDNY confirms they are on the scene of a possible explosion at 135 West 23rd Street in Manhattan. As a result, E and F trains are currently bypassing 23 St in both directions.

<p>NEW YORK (AP) A Pakistani immigrant has been convicted of plotting to blow up one of Manhattan's busiest subway stations in retaliation for the Abu Ghraib prisoner-abuse scandal.</p>