Mysterious Drone Sightings Disrupt NY Airports, Prompt Federal Intervention Calls
Drone activity temporarily shut down New York Stewart International Airport, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to call for federal intervention and legislative action to enhance drone regulation and safety measures. Hochul urged Congress to pass the Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization act to empower state and local law enforcement in managing drone threats, and requested additional federal law enforcement support to protect critical infrastructure.