New York governor calls for federal assistance after mysterious drones shut down airport runways

Waves of mysterious drone sightings have brought New York’s airspace to a standstill, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to plead for federal assistance. Multiple airports have been forced to halt operations, grounding flights and leaving passengers stranded. The sudden emergence of drones over critical infrastructure has raised concerns over safety and security, with authorities struggling to identify the operators and their intentions. As the investigation continues, the governor has urged the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Homeland Security to provide resources and expertise to mitigate the threat and restore normalcy to the state’s air traffic.