White powder sent to Manhattan Criminal Courthouse triggers hazmat response

Hazmat response at Manhattan Criminal Court after white powder found in envelope

Emergency responders are investigating a report of white powder discovered inside the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building, according to officials and local media. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said it received a report at around 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday reporting the suspicious substance at 100 Centre Street, the location of the criminal courthouse in Lower Manhattan. The envelope containing the powder was reportedly opened on an upper f…

White powder sent to Manhattan Criminal Courthouse triggers hazmat response

A suspicious package containing white powder was reported Wednesday afternoon at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse, causing a hazmat response. No injuries have been reported.

Emergency crews investigating white powder report at Manhattan Criminal Courts Building

Firefighters and paramedics are investigating a report of white powder at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building, according to the FDNY. Emergency crews received the report just after 4:20 p.m. with concern about possible powder at the Lower Manhattan courthouse. A white substance was reportedly found in an envelope sent to the building, leading to potential exposure for seven people, according to a law enforcement source on the scene. As a prec…

7 individuals reported injuries after exposure to an unidentified powder at Manhattan Criminal Court

BREAKING: Seven individuals reported injuries after exposure to an unidentified powder at Manhattan Criminal Court. The Video: pic.twitter.com/0FNzM25Bu1VIDEO: 7 individuals reported injuries after exposure to an unidentified powder at Manhattan Criminal Court https://t.co/HHCqRXJXbR— Cedar News (@cedar_news) April 30, 2025