Woman Charged in Alleged ISIS-Inspired Plot Against New York Capitol

Why it matters locally: Given New Jersey's proximity to New York, particularly its shared border with New York City, any alleged terror plot targeting a major government building in a neighboring state is of heightened concern for New Jersey's law enforcement and emergency management agencies, including the Bergen County Sheriff's Office and Bergen County Department of Public Safety / Emergency Management.

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Federal officials on Thursday announced charges against a woman for allegedly plotting an attack on the New York State Capitol building in Albany. Prosecutors accuse the individual of providing support to a terror group. The charges stem from an alleged ISIS-inspired plot targeting the state capital. Further details regarding the alleged plot and the individual's identity were not immediately available from federal authorities.