Timeline of NJ, NY drone sightings

Here's a timeline of when drones first started appearing over the New Jersey skyline -- and when the federal government became involved.

FBI warns NJ residents not to shoot or point lasers at drones

The FBI field office in Newark urged New Jersey residents this week not to shoot down drones or point lasers at manned aircraft.

These New Jersey laws take effect in 2025

Several new laws in New Jersey are taking effect in 2025, including minimum wage increases. Here's a look at some of them that could impact your life.

Beloved Prudential Center traffic cop struck, killed on the job

A beloved traffic control officer known for dancing and having fun with concertgoers and Devils fans at New Jersey's Prudential Center was struck and killed on the job.

NJ mayor links drone sightings to missing radioactive material

Belleville Mayor Michael Melham suggested that mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey might be connected to missing radioactive material.

Trump on NJ drone mystery: 'The government knows what is happening'

President-elect Donald Trump said "the government knows what is happening" when asked about the New Jersey drone mystery during a wide-ranging Monday morning news conference..

Here's what we know (and don't know) about NJ's drone sightings

Mysterious drone sightings have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks, sparking speculation, concern and questions over who sent them – and why.

Gov. Hochul announces federal drone detection system for NY

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that the federal government is deploying a drone detection system to the state to aid in investigations into recent drone sightings.

No drone found after NJ residents report crash

The drone drama in the NYC area is deepening. Here are the top headlines so far from Friday.

Plane or drone? Here's how to check what's flying overhead

As officials continue to investigate the origins of mysterious drones spotted over the skies in New Jersey, there's an easy (and free) way to help you tell what you've spotted.

Many New Jersey drone sightings are actually legal, manned aircraft: White House

White House officials now say many of the recent reported 'drone sightings' over New Jersey are actually lawfully operated manned aircraft. They say they still have no evidence the sightings pose a public safety threat.

Many New Jersey drone sightings are actually legal, manned aircraft: White House

White House officials now say many of the recent reported 'drone sightings' over New Jersey are actually lawfully operated manned aircraft. They say they still have no evidence the sightings pose a public safety threat.

NJ drone mystery: Lawmaker pushes for 'military intervention'

"We know nothing. PERIOD. To state that there is no known or credible threat is incredibly misleading, and I informed all officials of that sentiment," Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia.

‘Iranian mothership’ behind mystery NJ drone sightings, congressman suggests

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-NJ, suggested that the mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey were from an Iranian "mothership" stationed off the East Coast.

Hudson Catholic football coaches among six killed in NJ car crash

Lamar McKnight, the head football coach at Hudson Catholic High School, along with his brother Darryl McKnight and assistant coach Brad Cunningham were all killed in the crash on Friday evening.

What's up with mysterious nighttime drones flying over NJ? Feds investigate

The FBI is looking into a series of mysterious drone flights have been spotted buzzing over central New Jersey. Since Nov. residents have reported seeing a fleet of unusually large drones in the skies.

Newark Airport closes for hours on Thursday to certain aircraft: FAA

FAA officials told FOX 5 NY that the airport was only closed to "general aviation aircraft" who want to land without prior approval in that time period.