Local politicians in Staten Island are urging the federal government to provide answers regarding mysterious drones that have been spotted over the island. Witnesses reported seeing drones with bright lights in the night sky, with one former Air Force Sergeant estimating them to be about 15-feet long. The sightings have also been reported in neighboring New Jersey.
Staten Island politicians, including Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and Borough President Vito Fossella, are calling on the feds to identify the origin of the drones and impose flight restrictions in the area. Concerns have arisen due to the drones flying without active transponders, making it difficult to track their whereabouts and purpose.
The drone phenomenon has caused the redirection of a medivac helicopter, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to issue temporary flight restrictions over Morris and Somerset counties in New Jersey. The flights over New Jersey are currently under investigation by the FBI, and Governor Phil Murphy has assured residents that the drones pose no threat.
Witnesses in New Jersey have described seeing dozens of high-flying drones, with some as big as dining room tables, flying over various locations including Trump National Golf Club Bedminster and Picatinny Arsenal. The ongoing mystery of these drones has raised concerns among residents and officials, prompting calls for further investigation and action from the federal government.
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