Public appeal recovers $30 found at Albany Walmart
Georgia police asked for public help identifying a man who picked up $30 dropped at a Walmart; he later returned the cash, and the owner chose not to press charges after getting it back.
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ISIS plotter Jessica Bowie allegedly threatened to blow up Albany home, roommates say
US News exclusive reports that Jessica Bowie, a 35-year-old ISIS-inspired suspect, allegedly planned to bomb the New York State Capitol in Albany and threatened to blow up her apartment building; roommates recount months of alarming behavior and police visits that yielded little action before Bowie was arrested on Aug. 19 and charged with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Albany Woman Charged in ISIS-Linked Capitol Bomb Plot
The federal government charged 36-year-old Jessica Bowie of Albany with plotting to attack New York’s State Capitol, allegedly with a person she believed had ISIS ties. Bowie, who converted to Islam in 2021 and used the name Aisha Saif, lived on Sherman Street in Albany. Neighbors say the FBI questioned residents about her, and Bowie has been cited as saying she was once “a little girl waving an American flag after 9/11,” highlighting questions about how she became radicalized.
FBI Foils ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting Albany State Capitol
The FBI says Jessica Bowie, 35, sought to assist ISIS and asked an undercover agent for help learning to make explosives, allegedly planning to attack the New York State Capitol in Albany; Bowie is charged with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization after communicating with an FBI source and discussing escape and future plots.
NYC Speaker Pulls Back on E-Bike Registration Amid PAC Pressure
City Council Speaker Julie Menin is dropping the registration requirement from her 17-bill e-bike safety package and deferring to Albany, signaling a shift away from Priscilla’s Law even as safety advocates say registration is essential for accountability with e-bike crashes rising. Critics blame money from Uber and DoorDash for stalling reform, while ally and transportation chair Shaun Abreu has moved to oppose rider licensing and registration, highlighting a broader momentum gap at the state level.
Albany area braces for floods as roads shut and boil-water advisories issued
Torrential rain triggered flooding across the Capital Region, leading to multiple road closures and boil-water advisories in Albany and nearby areas.
Missing 7-year-old Harbe Nagi found dead, uncle confirms
A 7-year-old boy, Harbe Nagi, who had been missing from Menands, has been found dead, according to a social media post by his uncle; CBS6 Albany reports the update and authorities have not released details on the cause of death in this article.
Mamdani’s insurgent slate shakes NYC politics and Albany
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements powered a wave of decisive wins for his slate in NYC primaries, defeating entrenched figures including Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Rep. Dan Goldman. The victories expand the Democratic Socialists of America’s influence from City Hall to Congress and into the New York State Legislature, potentially boosting tax-and-redistribution measures and universal childcare as policy priorities. Analysts call it an “earthquake” for the city’s political landscape, signaling a durable leftward shift that could reshape Albany’s agenda and even national politics, while a few backed candidates’ controversial pasts may give Republicans ammunition in the fall.)
NYC DSA Targets Albany Growth After Mamdani Victory
Eight NYC DSA candidates (seven for the Assembly, one for the State Senate) are running in Albany to expand socialist representation and push for universal childcare and higher taxes on the wealthy. The effort builds on Mamdani’s mayoral momentum, with volunteers having knocked on over 523,000 doors and aiming for 1 million by Primary Day, while Gov. Hochul’s pied-à-terre tax represents a partial win for the movement.
Mamdani's NYC FY27 Budget Balances Without Raising Property Taxes
Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveils a $124.7 billion FY2027 budget that balances a multi‑billion‑dollar gap without increasing property taxes, enabled by state aid, delayed pension payments, new revenue (including a pied‑à‑terre tax), and efficiency savings. The plan funds expanded libraries, parks, transit affordability, education and childcare, and a major NYCHA investment, marking a shift away from austerity — though officials warn out‑year deficits remain and reserves should be strengthened to weather uncertainty.
Mamdani’s tax-the-rich push tests Hochul as NYC budget fight heats up
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used a budget briefing to push Gov. Kathy Hochul to raise taxes on the wealthiest residents and big corporations to close a projected city budget gap, arriving as Hochul launches her reelection. Hochul dismissed the timing, arguing the state has boosted NYC funding and will bring in about $17 billion in extra revenue this year, while watchdogs say the gap could be smaller (around $8 billion) and the political clash underscores tensions in the state-city fiscal relationship ahead of the 2026 campaign.
From Backbench to Mayor, Mamdani Recasts Albany’s Leftward Agenda
Albany’s newly inaugurated mayor, Zohran Mamdani, returned to the State Capitol in a police motorcade for his first official Albany visit since taking office, meeting lawmakers and signaling support for tax increases on the wealthy to fund universal childcare and expanded affordability initiatives, underscoring a leftward shift in New York politics and promising to be a regular Albany presence to push his agenda.
Power Restored After Outage Near Guilderland and Albany
Power was restored in Guilderland after an outage affected over 2,000 customers near the Albany border on Christmas morning, with the cause under investigation.
Man Confesses to Killing Parents During TV Interview
Lorenz Kraus confessed on live TV to killing his parents eight years ago, claiming it was an act of mercy, and was subsequently charged with their murders after bodies were found buried in his backyard. The case involves allegations of social security fraud and antisemitic conspiracy theories, with Kraus having a history of political activity and bigotry.
Tragedy Strikes as Two Children Die After Falling Through Ice in NY
An 11-year-old girl died after attempting to rescue a 12-year-old boy who fell through the ice at Washington Park Lake in Albany, New York. The boy had tried to walk across the frozen lake and fell in, prompting the girl to follow in an attempt to save him. Both children were pulled from the water by emergency responders, but the girl succumbed to her injuries after being hospitalized. The incident highlights the dangers of venturing onto thin ice, prompting warnings from local officials.