N.Y. Gov. Hochul, N.J. Gov. Murphy seek federal help with unidentified drones
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy are seeking federal investigations into the recent surge in drones sighted in the skies above both states — with one taking their concerns directly to President Joe Biden.
Staten Island officials call on NYPD
While local governors conduct their business, local Staten Island politicians rallied together in Fort Wadsworth on Friday to call for answers and an NYPD investigation.
Borough President Vito Fossella, pictured with Councilman David Carr; James Clinton, a staffer for District Attorney Michael McMahon; Rep. Nicole Malliotakis; State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton; and Michelle Landi, deputy chief of staff for Councilman Joseph Borelli, leads a Fort Wadsworth press conference Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 calling for more answers on drones spotted around Staten Island. (Staten Island Advance/Paul Liotta)(Staten Island Advance/Paul Liotta)