On October 16, 2026, a mailed envelope containing an unknown powder was delivered to U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres' office at 540 East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The arrival prompted a hazardous‑materials response by the New York City Fire Department after six people were exposed, with the FDNY receiving the call at 1:23 p.m.
The incident is part of a recent wave of suspicious packages sent to New York Democratic officials, which has led to heightened security alerts throughout the city.