| October 8-16 |
Oct. 8
FBI takes over investigation
into Florida anthrax death.
Region: Memorial service held for FDNY firefighter
Don Regan at Church of the Infant Savior in Pine Bush. |
Oct. 9
FBI agents in biohazard
suits swarm AMI building. Employees and visitors advised to
be tested. In New York, skin biopsy is performed on NBC employee.
Region: Rep. Maurice Hinchey asks Homeland
Security Director Tom Ridge to improve security at New York
reservoirs. |
Oct. 10
FBI investigators
spend third day collecting evidence in AMI offices as fear of
bioterrorism shakes America.
Region: Brian Lynch, 27-year-old father of two, accused by state
police of claiming he lost job in World Trade Center attacks
and then collecting money from American Red Cross. Memorial
service for FDNY firefighter Stephen G. Harrell held at Warwick
Valley Winery. |
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Oct. 11
Third person employed
by AMI tests positive for anthrax; officials say anthrax probe
now criminal investigation. President Bush attends a memorial
service at Pentagon.
Region: Pine Bush High School students speak of tolerance, despair
and strength during program aimed at stopping anti-Muslim prejudice.
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Oct. 12
Giuliani announces
that NBC News employee tested positive for anthrax.
Region: Schoolchildren across mid-Hudson participate in Pledge
Across America.
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Oct. 13
Al-Qaida spokesman
Sulaiman Bu Ghaith warns Americans and Britons "not to
ride planes or live in high buildings." Five more employees
of AMI test positive for anthrax. Second NBC staffer reports
possible symptoms.
Region: Warwick police station and Town Hall closed after couple
bring in suspicious envelope containing white powder. Memorial
service for FDNY firefighter Kenneth Kumpel held at St. Thomas
of Canterbury Church in Cornwall-on-Hudson. Memorial service
for Bernard Favuzza held in Suffern. |
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Oct. 14
Three new cases of
anthrax reported in New York City – a police officer and
two lab technicians.
Region: Police block roads in Town of Wawayanda after two people
report finding white powder in newspaper. Services held for
FDNY firefighter Ronnie Henderson at Church of God by Faith
in Newburgh. Bioterrorism bill debated in Albany.
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Oct. 15
U.S. Senate Majority
Leader Tom Daschle talks to reporters after envelope containing
powder believed to be anthrax is opened in his office. Daschle
staffers treated with antibiotics. Small amount of anthrax found
in mail-sorting plant in Boca Raton. Suspicious letters and
powders reported at Microsoft offices in Reno, Nev., and in
several countries including Canada, Australia, France and Germany.
Region: Students at South Junior High School in Newburgh scrubbed
down after powder found on bus. Memorial service held for FDNY
firefighter Glenn C. Perry at St. Mary's Church in Washingtonville.
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Oct. 16
The 7-month-old son
of ABC producer tests positive for anthrax exposure after visiting
building three weeks earlier. Microsoft's Bill Gates says software
giant boosting security after six employees exposed to letter
that tested positive for anthrax. U.S. military drops nearly
a half million leaflets in Afghanistan to say United States
is not enemy.
Region: Memorial Mass for FDNY firefighter Kenneth Marino held
at St. Anthony's Church in Oceanside. Anthrax scare at U.S.
Military Academy after white powder found in newspaper. Gov.
Pataki authorizes rehiring of retired state troopers.
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Timeline: 9.11.01 - 11.11.01
