District Attorney Anthony Parisi said, “Arson is not a property crime, it is a violent crime that places innocent lives at immediate risk. When Ms. Edelman attempted to set fire to an occupied apartment building, she created the potential for catastrophic loss of life, devastating injuries, and the destruction of homes and neighborhoods. That is precisely why our Office has a dedicated prosecutor to handle arson cases and work closely with our law enforcement and fire investigation partners. I commend the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department and the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department for their outstanding work in this case and for protecting our community every day.”