A bomb planted by the radical Weathermen group exploded in a second-floor bathroom of the NYPD's 240 Centre Street headquarters. The blast injured eight people and shattered windows. The Weathermen claimed responsibility, framing the attack as a response to what they called "police repression." This floor of the building housed the Police Commissioner's office and the Bureau for Theatrical Licenses. The incident highlighted tensions during a turbulent era of political unrest.
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