On October 16, 2026, an envelope containing an unknown powder was delivered to U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres' Bronx district office at 540 East Fordham Road, prompting a hazardous‑materials response. Six individuals were exposed to the substance.
FDNY units arrived after a call at 1:23 p.m., secured the area and managed the incident. Officials noted the event is part of a recent series of suspicious‑substance mailings aimed at Democratic officeholders in New York.