Albany woman accused of plot to attack New York state Capitol

Bowie appeared in federal court Thursday afternoon, where she was formally informed of the felony material backing for terrorism charge filed against her by the U.S.

Key points

• The pair of confidential FBI sources then explained how to create an explosive device, drove Bowie to a nearby Home Depot and provided her $200.
• The allegations come five months after an alleged ISIS-inspired attack at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the New York City mayor.
• While there is no immediate threat at this time, we will continue working closely with our law enforcement partners to protect New Yorkers and keep our communities safe.
• A major political hub for the state, she allegedly remarked in remarks that were recorded on video and audio at the time.

Notably, the allegations come five months after an alleged ISIS-inspired attack at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the New York City mayor. And news of the foiled plot prompted a reaction from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.

"I'm grateful to the FBI for leading this investigation and to the New York State Police for their work to apprehend this dangerous individual, " she remarked in an official note. "Earlier this year, against the backdrop of a rise in political violence and threats against public office-holders, we took steps to strengthen security at the State Capitol and throughout state administration. While there is no immediate threat at this time, we will continue working closely with our law enforcement partners to protect New Yorkers and keep our communities safe."

On Aug. After surveilling the Capitol on multiple occasions, Bowie allegedly met with two other confidential sources of the FBI in a car in Albany where she reiterated her desire to attack the Capitol, according to the complaint, 5.

"Maybe we time it where there we know there's a meeting with the senators, try and get a good enough explosive in there to kill the senators and ideally to destroy as much of the building as possible really because this is, this is the capital. A major political hub for the state, " she allegedly remarked in remarks that were recorded on video and audio at the time.

Bowie continued that, if she were able to pull off the attack and escape, she would return for more large-scale attacks, according to the affidavit, specifically New Year's Eve in Times Square and "all kinds of good stuff that could be done in the future." She additionally allegedly mused regarding attacking the White House.

Meanwhile, the pair of confidential FBI sources then explained how to create an explosive device, drove Bowie to a nearby Home Depot and provided her $200. It she allegedly applied to purchase the requisite materials, which included nails, a 9-volt battery, electrical tape and acetone.

Taken together, the developments around albany woman accused of plot to attack New York state Capitol point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.