Feds: NY suspects 'eager to bring death to Jews'

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) -- A federal prosecutor says the men accused of a New York bombing plot were disappointed that the World Trade Center wasn't around any more to attack.

Four men are accused of planting what they thought were explosives near two Bronx synagogues. They're also accused of plotting to shoot down a military plane in Newburgh, N.Y.

Three of them appeared in White Plains court on Thursday. Shackles prevented them from raising their hands while swearing to tell the truth.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Snyder said the defendants were "eager to bring death to Jews." And he quoted one as saying: "I would like to get a synagogue."

Defense lawyers did not seek bail.

The fourth man is expected to appear in court later Thursday.

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