Local News

Black Powder Prompts Hazmat Response On Manhattan's West Side

/ CBS New York

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Black powder was found in an envelope at 99 10th Avenue, officials said Thursday.

The incident took place at around 10:15 a.m. on the 7th floor of the building, officials said.

One person came in contact with the substance and is being evaluated.

Hazardous materials teams and emergency responders are trying to determine what the substance is.

You may also be interested in these stories: 

First published on August 21, 2014 / 11:04 AM EDT

© 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.