Federal building housing DHS and ICE in NYC evacuated following report of suspicious powder

The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated after reports of suspicious white powder were found on the ninth floor, prompting a hazmat investigation by the FDNY. Mayor Eric Adams assured the public of no known injuries while urging them to avoid the area as the investigation continues, amidst ongoing concerns regarding ICE detainee conditions at the facility.

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