Overview
- Hundreds of high schoolers from multiple Nassau County and Queens schools gathered at Jones Beach on June 3 for a skip day party that spiraled into multiple fights by early evening.
- Local and state police, supported by a Nassau County Aviation Unit helicopter, cleared the beach by 8:30 p.m. after video showed the chopper hovering low to disperse the crowds.
- Authorities arrested one individual for menacing and disorderly conduct and reported no serious injuries among those involved or bystanders.
- Officials confirmed Jones Beach will resume normal operations Friday, June 6, following cleanup and safety checks.
- New York State Parks will increase park ranger patrols and monitor social media for unsanctioned events and remind the public that beach gatherings require permits.