NY governor: Chelsea bombing ‘obviously an act of terrorism’

A bomb that exploded in New York City Saturday night was an act of terrorism, officials said Sunday, but is unlikely the work of an international group. 

“A bomb exploding in New York is obviously an act of terrorism,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) told reporters. 

But, he said, no international organization has claimed responsibility and no suspects have been apprehended. 

“Whoever placed these bombs — we will find them, and they will be brought to justice,” he said. 

“We will not allow these types of people and these types of threats to disrupt our life in New York. This is freedom. This is democracy, and we are not going to allow them to take that from us.” 

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called the bombing an “intentional act.” 

“We do not know the motivation,” he said. 

“Was it a political motivation? A personal motivation? What was it? We do not know that yet. That work must go on.” 

The bombing occurred in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan Saturday night outside of a residence for blind people. 

The explosion injured 29 people. 

Police have increased security across the entire city as a precaution.