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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Police under federal investigation for response to beach chaos
Federal officials are investigating the Nassau County Police Department after officers used a helicopter to try and disperse a group of around 500 teens who were on Jones Beach for "Senior Cut Day." Around 500 teens went to Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York, on Thursday after a flyer was spread on social media promoting "Senior Cut Day," prompting the massive turnout. Witnesses told News 12 that the beach quickly spiraled out of control once the teenagers arrived. A Nassau County Police Department helicopter was seen hovering over the large group of teens, lifting sand into the air as a result. A spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration told Fox News Digital that the agency is investigating the Nassau County Police Department's use of a helicopter in this situation. Hundreds Of Teenagers Transform Peaceful Beach Into Chaos As Police Forced To Break Up Fights "The FAA is investigating the incident," the spokesperson said. "Minimum altitudes for all aircraft (including helicopters) are listed in § 91.119. The rule requires that (except when necessary for takeoff or landing) no pilot may operate an aircraft below an altitude where, if the engine fails, an emergency landing cannot be made without creating an undue hazard to people or property on the surface. The rule applies whether the aircraft is operated as a civil aircraft or a public aircraft (i.e. military, law enforcement, etc.)." Read On The Fox News App The rule states that helicopters can't fly under 1,000 feet "above the highest obstacle." Dozens Arrested After Memorial Day Violence Rocks Jersey Shore Boardwalk Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman told Fox News Digital that the police's actions saved others from getting hurt. "We are confident that the actions taken by the NCPD aviation helicopter were instrumental in dispersing a large crowd of individuals who were engaged in fighting and other disruptive behaviors, thereby saving our kids from getting hurt." Police and other officials restricted access to areas of the beach to stop any continued violence on Thursday. No injuries were reported. Officials allegedly saw multiple fights between the large group of teens. "The beach was never like this," said one person who saw the mass gathering of teenagers. "We came here as kids — it was so calm. But now it's just crazy."Original article source: Police under federal investigation for response to beach chaos
Fox News
10-06-2025
- Fox News
Police under federal investigation for response to beach chaos
Federal officials are investigating the Nassau County Police Department after officers used a helicopter to try and disperse a group of around 500 teens who were on Jones Beach for "Senior Cut Day." Around 500 teens went to Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York, on Thursday after a flyer was spread on social media promoting "Senior Cut Day," prompting the massive turnout. Witnesses told News 12 that the beach quickly spiraled out of control once the teenagers arrived. A Nassau County Police Department helicopter was seen hovering over the large group of teens, lifting sand into the air as a result. A spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration told Fox News Digital that the agency is investigating the Nassau County Police Department's use of a helicopter in this situation. "The FAA is investigating the incident," the spokesperson said. "Minimum altitudes for all aircraft (including helicopters) are listed in § 91.119. The rule requires that (except when necessary for takeoff or landing) no pilot may operate an aircraft below an altitude where, if the engine fails, an emergency landing cannot be made without creating an undue hazard to people or property on the surface. The rule applies whether the aircraft is operated as a civil aircraft or a public aircraft (i.e. military, law enforcement, etc.)." The rule states that helicopters can't fly under 1,000 feet "above the highest obstacle." Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman told Fox News Digital that the police's actions saved others from getting hurt. "We are confident that the actions taken by the NCPD aviation helicopter were instrumental in dispersing a large crowd of individuals who were engaged in fighting and other disruptive behaviors, thereby saving our kids from getting hurt." Police and other officials restricted access to areas of the beach to stop any continued violence on Thursday. No injuries were reported. Officials allegedly saw multiple fights between the large group of teens. "The beach was never like this," said one person who saw the mass gathering of teenagers. "We came here as kids — it was so calm. But now it's just crazy."
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Hundreds of teenagers transform peaceful beach into chaos as police forced to break up fights
A group of around 500 teenagers was dispersed by police after gathering at a beach in New York for "Senior Cut Day" that descended into chaos. Somewhere around 500 teenagers went to Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York, after a flyer promoting "Senior Cut Day" spread on social media, drawing people to the beach. According to News 12, police had to break up the crowd. Witnesses told the outlet that the beach quickly spiraled out of control once the massive number of teenagers arrived. Jersey Shore Boardwalk Mayhem Puts Blue State's 'Soft' Crime Approach Under Microscope Law enforcement officers restricted access to other areas of the beach to stop any continued violence. No serious injuries were reported. Police and other law enforcement allegedly saw multiple fights between teenagers. Read On The Fox News App Dozens Arrested After Memorial Day Violence Rocks Jersey Shore Boardwalk "The beach was never like this," said one person who saw the mass gathering of teenagers. "We came here as kids—it was so calm. But now it's just crazy." The Nassau County Police Department said one individual was arrested for disorderly conduct and article source: Hundreds of teenagers transform peaceful beach into chaos as police forced to break up fights
Fox News
06-06-2025
- Fox News
Hundreds of teenagers transform peaceful beach into chaos as police forced to break up fights
A group of around 500 teenagers was dispersed by police after gathering at a beach in New York for "Senior Cut Day" that descended into chaos. Somewhere around 500 teenagers went to Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York, after a flyer promoting "Senior Cut Day" spread on social media, drawing people to the beach. According to News 12, police had to break up the crowd. Witnesses told the outlet that the beach quickly spiraled out of control once the massive number of teenagers arrived. Law enforcement officers restricted access to other areas of the beach to stop any continued violence. No serious injuries were reported. Police and other law enforcement allegedly saw multiple fights between teenagers. "The beach was never like this," said one person who saw the mass gathering of teenagers. "We came here as kids—it was so calm. But now it's just crazy." The Nassau County Police Department said one individual was arrested for disorderly conduct and menacing.
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Shocking moment mass brawl breaks out between huge group of high schoolers on popular New York vacation beach
This is the shocking moment a mass brawl broke out among hundreds of high schoolers at a popular New York beach. Around three hundred teenagers had gathered on Jones Beach, on Thursday afternoon when the fighting kicked off. Officials told News12 Long Island the gathering was an unsanctioned 'Senior Cut Day' in Nassau County and Queens County. Footage shared to social media shows a police helicopter hovering low over the crowds. Revelers were seen running back to the nearby boardwalk due to the sand being kicked up by the blades of the chopper. Some students who spoke with the outlet said that several fights broke out during the large gathering. One said: 'Everybody started fighting cause there was a lot of people, there was like three different fights.' In another video taken from the main road leading to the popular beach spot, dozens of police cars and ambulances can be seen parked up outside of the entrance. According to authorities who moved in to disperse the large crowds, there were four minor injuries due to the fighting. In a statement, Nassau County Police said: 'The Nassau County Police Department responded with a significant amount of resources including the Emergency Services Unit (ESU), Bureau of Special Operations (BSO) and Aviation Unit. 'The crowd eventually dispersed. There were four minor injuries as a result of fights, those individuals were all treated at scene and refused further medical attention.' Officers also said that while at the scene they were approached by a man who lifted his shirt to display the handle of what appeared to be a firearm in his waistband. The gun turned out to be fake, cops said, as they arrested and charged 18-year-old Kyle Thomas with menacing and disorderly conduct over the incident. Despite the large scale disruption, state park officials said the beach would be open as usual on Friday. News12 also reported that a beach in Long Island was preemptively closed last week to prevent a similar 'senior cut day' from happening on the sand. Nearby resident Naydelin Moreno told the outlet: 'This is crazy, everything is out of control and there should be some kind of punishment.' Officials said they would continue to monitor social media to track any other potential gatherings. In June of last year a 16-year-old was shot near a train station in Long Beach during a skip day that saw over 2,000 students on the beach. Speaking after the shooting, City Manager Daniel Creighton said the incident had spawned new rules on the beach. Beach passes would be required, with unpermitted gatherings for groups of over 100 people being made illegal, Creighton said back then.
