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Jones Beach Reopens After Senior Skip Day Brawl

New York State Parks announced extra patrols along with social media monitoring to deter future unsanctioned gatherings

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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.