Capitol building in Albany, completed in 1899, hosts the New York State Legislature and the Empire State Plaza.
Jessica Bowie has been arrested in Albany after an FBI counterterrorism operation foiled her plan to bomb the New York State Capitol using an inert explosive in a DoorDash bag. She has pledged allegiance to ISIS and is under heavy investigation for radicalization online.
Federal prosecutors have charged Jessica Bowie, 35, with attempting to provide material support to a designated terrorist organisation after she told an FBI informant she planned to bomb the New York State Capitol, kill senators and flee to Syria. Bowie has been accused of conducting reconnaissance, buying bomb materials and discussing disguises with undercover operatives before her arrest on Aug. 19.
Suspicious mailings containing white powder have targeted election and congressional offices across multiple states ahead of the 2026 midterms. Federal authorities are investigating, with the FBI, USPIS and Capitol Police coordinating a nationwide response. Several high-profile offices have been affected, prompting evacuations and heightened security.