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..

Trump on NJ drones: 'Something strange is going on' [RAW]
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President-elect Donald Trump commented on the drones that have caused concern among residents in New Jersey, and elsewhere including Minnesota. Trump says "The government knows what is happening," noting "something strange is going on" but the government doesn't want to tell the people.

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.

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.

Drones seen over NY and NJ as mysterious lights spotted in MN

The federal government is investigating sightings of SUV-sized drones in the skies over New York and New Jersey as Northfield, Minn. residents continue to spot mysterious flashing lights in the night sky.

Drones mysteriously spotted in New Jersey: What we know

New Jersey residents have reported seeing dozens of drones in recent weeks, some near sensitive locations like a military research facility.

‘Iranian mothership’ behind mystery drone sightings, New Jersey congressman suggests

An 'Iranian mothership' could be behind a series of recent drone sightings in New Jersey, Rep. Jeff Van Drew said in an interview Wednesday citing 'very high sources.' He also called for the drones to be shot down.

Wildfires latest: NYS Parks employee killed, air quality alerts remain in effect

A New York State parks employee died Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County, one of several blazes in the New York metro area to break out recently amid drought conditions.

Johnny Gaudreau's widow pays heartbreaking tribute to 'perfect' NHL star: 'You are my forever'

The widow of Johnny Gaudreau thanked her husband for the "best years of my life," calling him the "absolute best dad in the world" after the NHL star's life was tragically cut short in a crash last week.

Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty in bribery trial

Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted of all the charges he faced at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash from three New Jersey businessmen.

Loose bull at Newark Penn Station contained after roaming tracks, disrupting NJ Transit

A bull was seen on several videos across social media Thursday morning roaming the tracks at Newark Penn Station, disrupting New Jersey Transit service and snarling rail traffic.

Watch: 'Rudolph' leads police on chase through NJ elementary school

Bodycam footage shows the deer running through hallways and wreaking havoc inside a classroom. Local police said it was "last seen headed North."

Explosion in New Jersey leaves five people injured

Authorities in West Milford, New Jersey, said the structure collapsed, but it's still not clear what caused the explosion.

Last New Jersey Kmart closing, leaving only 2 open in the U.S.

Attention Kmart shoppers! One of the discount chain's last remaining locations is getting ready to close its doors. Shoppers in Bergen County, New Jersey are ready to snatch up one last blue light special.