On Thursday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) condemned an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to use an explosive device to attack the New York State Capitol after federal authorities arrested and charged an Albany woman in connection with the scheme.
Mamdani Condemns Alleged New York Capitol Terror Plot
Mamdani called the alleged plot “deeply alarming” in a post on X, while sharing a statement from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) about heightened security measures at the State Capitol.
“There is no place for terrorism or political violence, in our city, our state or anywhere in our country,” Mamdani wrote.
In her post, Hochul said additional security measures were implemented at the Capitol earlier this year amid an increase in political violence and threats against public officials.
She added that there was no immediate threat but that authorities would continue working with law enforcement partners to protect New Yorkers.
Woman Accused of Planning Capitol Attack
Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, was arrested Wednesday after investigators say she took possession of what she believed was an explosive device intended for an attack on the Capitol and state senators.
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She faces a federal charge of attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Bowie Faces Up To 20 Years In Prison If Convicted
According to federal officials, Bowie allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS through audio recordings and conducted surveillance of the Capitol at least five times, taking photographs of the building, CNN reported.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Craig Tremaroli said Bowie allegedly wanted “to destroy as much of the building as possible and kill the senators while they are meeting.”
Authorities said she also obtained materials she believed could be used to make an explosive device.
Federal investigators said Bowie was radicalized online and had posted anti-American messages. The investigation involved the FBI, Secret Service, New York State Police and Albany police.
According to John Sarcone, first assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, Bowie faces up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and lifetime supervised release if convicted.
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