Hazmat teams were deployed to 26 Federal Plaza in New York City after white powder was found in envelopes on the 9th floor. The building, which houses an immigration court and ICE field office, was evacuated. The fire department received the report shortly before 4 p.m., and authorities confirmed no injuries or illnesses were associated with the incident. The mayor issued a statement reassuring the public as they awaited test results from federal partners. The situation is being managed on-site by FDNY Hazmat teams.
Hazmat teams have been deployed to a federal government building in New York City after envelopes containing a mysterious white powder were discovered, authorities said.
The New York City Fire Department received a report of white powder on the 9th floor of 26 Federal Plaza, which is home to an immigration court and detention center.
The building has been evacuated, and there are no injuries or illnesses reported according to the NYPD.
While we await test results from our federal partners, FDNY Hazmat teams are on the ground to handle the situation.
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