Gov. Kathy Hochul said state park police and lifeguards will have more drones and drone pilots to monitor Long Island waters for sharks through the summer and ahead of the July Fourth holiday weekend.

The increased efforts come a week after a 20-year-old woman suffered minor cuts believed to be caused by a juvenile sand tiger shark at Jones Beach.

This is a “Jaws”-dropping effort. Officials are on high alert for sharks as thousands are expected to head to Long Island ...

This summer, drones will fly above state park beaches, aiding lifeguards in spotting potential dangers — including sharks — ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that more drones will be providing aerial surveillance this summer at New York's Long Island ...

Ahead of the holiday weekend, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state was expanding and updating surveillance capabilities, ...

Long Island State Parks deployed at least six drones to monitor sharks near Long Island last summer, with 13 certified operators, Hochul announced in July 2022.

Yes, the shark population has increased. But the threat is minimal and, in truth, sharks have always been swimming around us, ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday the state is deploying 60 drones to beaches along Long Island, New York City, and Westchester County to help with shark spotting after five attacks this year.

WANTAGH, N.Y. — Off the coast of Long Island, drones sweep over the ocean, patrolling the water for any danger that might lurk below the surface as beachgoers grow more vigilant because of a ...

Long Island officials warn public: No drones in restricted airspace WSHU | By Desiree D'Iorio Published January 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM EST ...

At Schechter School of Long Island, you could still make out the smiles. The student drones are unlike CBS2's drone, which is steered by remote control and gives a bird's-eye view of the action below.