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

By Big New York · 10/16/2026 · Updated 10/16/2026

An envelope containing a suspicious substance prompted a hazardous materials response at U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres' Bronx district office Friday afternoon, 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.

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An envelope containing a suspicious substance prompted a hazardous materials response at U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres' Bronx district office Friday afternoon, 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.

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