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Assemblyman DePhillips Calls for Legislative Hearing With Federal Aviation Officials Following White House Drone Statement

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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips, the first lawmaker to introduce a resolution requesting a drone investigation, is now calling on officials from the Federal Aviation Administration to testify before lawmakers on the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee. The push for a hearing comes after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt read a statement from President Donald Trump on Tuesday that said the mysterious drones were approved by the FAA for research.

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New Jersey Office of Homeland Security Conducted Statewide Drone Training for Law Enforcement

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Hamilton NJ, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) has officially launched its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Training Program for law enforcement, kicking off the first of 21 planned courses on January 10, 2025, at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office facility in Freehold.

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Toy Drone Sparks Unexpected Emergency Response in Teaneck

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Teaneck NJ, what started as a child’s toy drone blowing onto a neighbor’s roof turned into an unexpected multi-agency response, Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr revealed.

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Law Enforcement Professionals Convene Rutgers University to Discuss Drone and Counter Drone-technologies

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New Brunswick NJ, in light of limited information, public speculation, and the spread of conspiracy theories regarding recent drone sightings in the region, the Miller Center for Policing and Community Resilience at Rutgers University convened this past Friday a drone working group from across the northeast U.S. and Canada. The gathering of nearly 50 law enforcement professionals was co-hosted by the New Jersey State Police. The working group shared information, sifted fact from fiction, discussed drone and counter drone-technologies, addressed regulatory issues and the need for federal legislation, and explored online sentiment toward the sightings.

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FAA Imposes Temporary Drone Bans Across 22 Locations in New Jersey

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Ridgewood NJ, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced temporary drone flight restrictions over 22 areas in New Jersey, citing “special security reasons.” The updated restrictions are set to remain in place until January 17, 2024, with some bans expiring sooner.

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New Jersey DEP Confirms: Drones Not Used in Search for Missing Radioactive Material

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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has put to rest rumors linking mysterious drone sightings across the state to the search for missing radioactive material.

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Mysterious Drone Swarm Near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club Baffles New Jersey Residents

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Bedminster NJ, a series of mysterious drone sightings near President-Elect Donald Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club in New Jersey continues to puzzle local residents, with some even reporting strange occurrences, like their clocks resetting.

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Authorities Issue Warning: Stop Pointing Lasers or Shooting at Drones and Aircraft

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Ridgewood NJ, Federal and state officials are sounding the alarm over a dangerous and growing trend: individuals targeting drones—and mistakenly, manned aircraft—with lasers and even firearms.

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Mysterious Drone Sightings in New Jersey Fuel Security Concerns and Stock Market Rally

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Ridgewood NJ, recent drone sightings across New Jersey and the Northeast have sparked widespread curiosity, security concerns, and even a surge in drone-related stocks. While many reports have been attributed to lawful manned aircraft, some sightings remain unexplained, prompting additional federal scrutiny.

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State Senator Jon Bramnick Says These are No ‘Bigfoot’ Sightings and Senator Andy Kim Goes on Drone Patrol

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Clinton Township NJ, Mysterious drone activity continues to puzzle New Jersey residents and officials, with sightings of large, unidentified drones reported across the state. Local leaders, including State Senator Jon Bramnick (R-21) and U.S. Senator Andy Kim, are calling for immediate federal action to address the concerns and provide transparency on the situation.

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Mysterious Drone Sightings Shut Down Stewart International Airport

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New Windsor NY, the skies over New York and New Jersey have become the stage for an unsettling mystery, with recent drone sightings causing disruptions and prompting officials to demand urgent federal assistance. The latest incident occurred Friday night at Stewart International Airport, about 60 miles north of New York City, where a drone sighting temporarily shut down runways for an hour.

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