Osama Bin Laden

Upcoming Anniversary Of Osama Bin Laden’s Death Prompts FBI, DHS Bulletin

Rep. Peter King told WCBS 880 that there may be a noticable increase in security.

2012/04/26

Did Government Leak Too Many Secrets To Hollywood About Bin Laden Death?

Investigators are probing whether the Obama administration divulged too many details of the secret raid on to Hollywood filmmakers.

2012/01/05

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) announces his resignation June 16, 2011 in Brooklyn. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

The 11 Most Talked About Stories Of 2011

From a protest that swept New York, the nation and the world, to a social media-based political sex scandal, CBSNewYork.com is taking a look back at the most captivating stories of 2011.

2011/12/26

Exiled al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden is seen in this April 1998 picture in Afghanistan. American officials said they are looking at Bin Laden for involvement in the Friday, Aug. 7, 1998 Kenyan and Tanzanian U.S. embassy explosions. He has threatened a holy war against U.S. troops and Americans, and is suspected of backing other terrorist acts, including the 1996 attack in Saudi Arabia. (credit:AP Photo)

Judge Says Al-Qaida Owes Businesses $9.3 Billion For 9/11 Damage

Companies had sued various defendants, seeking damages for the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks that demolished the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

2011/10/14

9/11 Victim Compensation Fund To Accept Applications Starting Monday

The fund is intended to help people who became ill after working at Ground Zero and others whose sicknesses can be tied to the site.

2011/10/02

1010 WINS 9/11 Series: Feds, Police & Companies Remain Extremely Vigilant

Ten years after the 9/11 attacks, the need for vigilance and precaution remains paramount.

2011/09/09

Firefighters are seen at the rubble of the World Trade Center - New York, NY - Sep 11, 2001 (credit: Ron Agam/Getty Images)

WCBS 880 9/11 Series: Fallen Fire Lt. Kevin Dowdell’s Sons Remember Him

The stories of those who survived on 9/11 and the families of those who didn’t are varied and emotional.

2011/09/09

Surveillance Cameras (file / credit: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Exclusive: Elaborate New York City Post-9/11 Security

The latest terror threat has come out just as a brand new CBS/New York Times poll shows 1 out of 3 New Yorkers still thinks about the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks at least once a week. Here’s an exclusive look at the city’s post-9/11 security.

2011/09/08

New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly (file / credit: Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

WCBS 880 9/11 Series: Ray Kelly And NYPD Prepare For 9/11 Anniversary

The world will turn its attention to Ground Zero on Sunday and police commissioner Ray Kelly calls the run-up to the 9/11 anniversary “a major security event.”

2011/09/08

NYPD Steps Up Security Ahead Of 9/11 Anniversary As Feds Warn Of Small Plane Terror Threats

The FBI and Homeland Security have issued a nationwide alert about al-Qaeda threats to small airplanes. The bulletin says terrorists have considered renting private planes and loading them with explosives.

2011/09/04

Smoke billows from the Twin Towers - New York, NY - Sep 11, 2001 (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Schools Nationwide Struggle To Teach The Story Of 9/11

It’s etched forever in the minds of their teachers, but for the majority of school children, Sept. 11, 2001, is a day of infamy they don’t remember.

2011/09/02

Mary Fetchet testifies before a Senate committee - Washington, DC (file / credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WCBS 880 9/11 Series: Mary Fetchet Keeps Moving Forward With Voices Of September 11th

Mary Fetchet, co-founder of Voices of September 11th, is relieved that Osama Bin Laden is dead, but doesn’t want to dwell on it. Her 24-year-old son Brad was killed on 9/11.

2011/09/02

FILE - A heavily armed NYPD officer and police dog stand guard next to a trader outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Ray Kelly: City On Heightened Alert For 9/11 Anniversary

The NYPD is strengthening its safety net around the city as the 9/11 anniversary approaches and the city’s top cop says he’s very concerned about an attack timed to coincide with the memorials.

2011/08/18

Rep. Peter King and President Barack Obama (file / credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Rep. King Echoes Pres. Obama’s Worry About ‘Lone Wolf’ Terrorists

For ten years, we’ve heard the term “intelligence chatter,” but here’s the problem. If there’s only person involved in the terrorist plot, there is no chatter.

2011/08/17

Rep. Peter King (file / credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Rep. King Questions If Obama Admin Leaking Sensitive Bin Laden Info To Movie Makers

Congressman Peter King is raising questions about a movie focused on the killing of Osama bin Laden. While the premise isn’t in question, whether top secret information is being given to the film makers is.

2011/08/10

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