Emergency service units evacuated the Democratic congressman's fifth-floor office in Kew Gardens, officials said.
The letter appeared to be related to the heated debate over national health care reform, sources told the Daily News.
"They came over the loudspeaker: 'Don't be alarmed. Just the fifth floor is being evacuated,'" said Kathy Farrell, 44, who works at an orthopedic surgeon's office next door.
"They weren't in too much of a rush to get us out."
The package was received about 1 p.m. No one was injured, but police said nine people were exposed and have undergone decontamination treatment.
The Department of Environmental Protection's health lab will analyze the powder.
Weiner issued a statement saying, "Earlier today an envelope containing white powder and a threatening letter was delivered to my community office in Kew Gardens.
"The NYPD was immediately alerted and have responded appropriately by sending a Haz-Mat team. Any questions related to their response should be directed to the NYPD
"My first priority is the safety of my staff and neighbors, and the authorities are currently taking steps to investigate and resolve the situation."
The Kew Gardens office will be closed until the investigation is completed. Weiner voted in favor for President Obama's landmark health care legislation.
Other members of Congress have also been targeted by opponents of the historic bill. Republican opponents have described the bill as "Armageddon" and the death of the republic.
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