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Feds Detail NY Woman's Alleged Plan To Bomb State Capitol, Kill Senators For ISIS
Federal officials are detailing a New York woman's alleged plan to bomb the State Capitol, kill senators, and flee to ISIS-controlled territory in Syria.
Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, made her initial appearance in federal court on a charge of attempting to provide material support to ISIS, the US Department of Justice said (see criminal complaint attached at the bottom of this news story).
Bowie was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 19, as she took possession of what she believed was an explosive device intended for an attack on the New York State Capitol and state senators, authorities said. …
NY Man Admits Murdering Girlfriend, Triggering Adirondack Manhunt: Authorities
A New York man admitted to stabbing his girlfriend to death then fleeing last year, leading to a multicounty manhunt across the Adirondack Mountains, authorities said.
Anthony Bechand, 54, of Cohoes, copped to second-degree murder in the killing of 41-year-old Amanda Rodriguez on Sept. 13, 2025, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said.
Bechand faces 20 years to life behind bars as part of his plea deal, prosecutors said. His sentencing hearing was set for Oct. 30.
Rodriguez’s body was found Sept. 14, 2025, after a family friend walked into her home, investigators said. Cohoes Pol…
Trio Busted With Loaded Gun, Jailed In Westchester County: State Police
Three men were arrested and jailed after police said they found a loaded handgun inside a vehicle during a traffic stop in Westchester County.
The arrests followed a stop on Main Street in Peekskill at around 1:31 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Aug. 20.
According to police, troopers stopped the vehicle for alleged violations of state vehicle and traffic laws.
The driver was identified as Antonio Stewart, 40, of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, while the passengers were identified as Khwan Wooden, 41, and Brant Schepper, 36, both of Pe…
2 Killed In 134-mph Crash Had Stolen Guns, Face Masks In Westchester, Cops Say
Two young men killed when their sports car crashed into a tree after fleeing an officer at speeds topping 100 mph in Westchester County had stolen loaded handguns and were wearing face coverings, police said.
Yonkers resident Ryan Herrera, 20, and Bronx resident Jadden D. Sanabria, 21, died following the crash on Route 9A in Mount Pleasant early Friday, Aug. 14, Mount Pleasant Police confirmed in an announcement on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Herrera was driving the red Toyota Supra, while Sanabria was the passenger, according to police.
The incident began shortly after 4 a.…
NY Ranked Among 5 Most Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast has some of the most fun states in the country, but several others landed near the bottom of a new ranking.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Most Fun States in America on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The study compared all 50 states across 26 metrics of entertainment, recreation, and nightlife, including restaurants, amusement parks, movie theaters, national park access, music festivals, bars, casinos, and recreation spending.
The personal finance website split the study into two main categories: entertainment and recreation, which made up 80% of the score, and nightlife, which ac…
Devoted Dad, Avid Fisherman From Hudson Valley Dies — Family Now Asking For Help
Friends and family members are mourning the loss of a beloved Hudson Valley father and outdoorsman known for his loyalty, generosity, and willingness to help others.
Angelo Koelpin died this week, according to his family and his employer, Walden-based Mesco Building Supply.
In the days since his death, Koelpin's sister, Theresa Vosburgh, started a GoFundMe on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to help his family cover cremation expenses and provide support for his young daughter, Eliana.
"Those of you who knew Angelo knew he was a hard worker, protective, and a loyal friend,"&n…
Man With No Pistol Permit, No Insurance Arrested After Gun Found In Car In Hudson Valley: Cops
A Connecticut man is facing a felony weapons charge after deputies found a loaded handgun inside his vehicle during a traffic stop in Putnam County, NY — and also discovered he does not hold a pistol permit, authorities said.
Danbury resident Aaron Freeze, 30, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 12, following a traffic stop in the Putnam Lake area of Patterson, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
The incident began a little after 7 p.m., when a deputy saw a vehicle with an expired registration and an obstructed license plate, according to the Sheriff'…
