Suspicious powder sent to Rep. Ritchie Torres’ Bronx office in latest mail scare targeting New York Democratic pols

By Adam Daly

Posted on October 16, 2026

An envelope containing a suspicious substance prompted a hazardous materials response at U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres‘ Bronx district office Friday afternoon, after six people were reportedly exposed to the powder, the FDNY confirmed.

The FDNY received a call at 1:23 p.m. on Oct. 16 reporting suspicious powder at 540 East Fordham Road, between Lorillard Place and Bathgate Avenue, and dispatched hazardous materials units to investigate.

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Suspicious powder sent to Rep. Ritchie Torres’ Bronx office in latest mail scare targeting New York Democratic pols

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