English: New York Mayor, Michael R. Bloomberg. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Breaking News: NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the director of Mayors Against Illegal Guns were sent threatening letters containing ricin, initial tests show. The NYPD said the letters had references to the gun law debate.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the director of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns were sent letters containing ricin according to preliminary tests. The New York City Police Department said the letters threatened the mayor and had references to the gun law debate. Those who were in contact with the letters are asymptomatic at this time.