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NBC News researcher Christian Santana is on the scene near the New York Port Authority in midtown Manhattan, where an explosion has taken place and there is a heavy concentration of police, ambulances and bomb squads. Jonathan Dienst of New York’s WNBC reports one minor injury and one person in custody.\n\n» Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY\n» Watch the latest from TODAY: http://bit.ly/LatestTODAY\n\nAbout: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. \n\nConnect with TODAY Online!\nVisit TODAY's Website: http://on.today.com/ReadTODAY\nFind TODAY on Facebook: http://on.today.com/LikeTODAY\nFollow TODAY on Twitter: http://on.today.com/FollowTODAY\nFollow TODAY on Google+: http://on.today.com/PlusTODAY\nFollow TODAY on Instagram: http://on.today.com/InstaTODAY\nFollow TODAY on Pinterest: http://on.today.com/PinTODAY\n\nExplosion Takes Place Near New York City Port Authority | TODAY