Long Island UFO Update - Vol 01 No 03

Magazine Overview

Title: LONG ISLAND UFO REPORTER
Issue: VOLUME I, ISSUE III
Date: NOVEMBER, 1989
Publisher: THE JOURNAL OF THE LONG ISLAND U.F.O. NETWORK INC.
Price: $2.00

This issue of the Long Island UFO Reporter focuses on significant UFO and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) events, particularly those occurring on Long Island, New York. It features detailed accounts of sightings, investigations, and analysis conducted by the Long Island U.F.O. Network (LIUFON).

Featured Articles and Reports

The Moriches Bay Incident of Sept. 28, 1989

This article, written by John Ford, details a significant sighting over Moriches Bay. The area has a history of high UFO activity, with LIUFON teams having previously videotaped objects. The September 28, 1989 event is described as being of "truly epic proportions." The incident began around 8:30-8:45 p.m. at the Peterson residence. Paul Peterson observed two large amber lights over the bay, initially mistaking them for reflections. Upon closer examination, he realized they were distant, unnaturally brilliant lights. His wife, Christine, also witnessed the lights. They observed a large Sikorsky helicopter and heard others in the distance, describing the noise as deafening. Paul Peterson's son, Robert, also witnessed the event. Paul attempted to record the lights with his video camera, but the tape was blank, though it retained audio.

The witnesses later went to the Union Avenue dock, where several fishermen and a couple were also observing the lights. They described six huge amber lights, several hundred feet above the water, appearing motionless and attached to an imperceptible object. Helicopters were observed flying around the area. A large, pulsating blue-white light was also seen illuminating the Dune Area on Smith's Point Beach.

According to LIUFON investigators, six helicopters were involved: four military and two Suffolk County Police. These helicopters circled the large object in a wide arc, avoiding flying directly over it or shining searchlights on it. They focused their lights on the area near the inlet where the blue-white light was located. This activity continued for approximately two and a half hours.

The object was reported to be flashing its lights sequentially, at one point becoming so bright it forced witnesses to look away. The witnesses left due to fear of government detection. As they departed, the large object began moving east, followed by the helicopters. The lights and helicopters returned later, ceasing activity around 11:45 p.m.

The Petersons took 48 photographs, which have been impounded by LIUFON for study. Microscopic examination of some photos revealed no parachutes or smoke trails, suggesting the lights were not flares dropped by authorities searching for a reported missing boat, as claimed by authorities. The estimated size of the object ranged from 574 to 1000 feet long. It was reportedly seen in nine different locations in Connecticut an hour and fifteen minutes before the Moriches Bay incident.

An area in the dunes along Smith's Point, approximately 75 feet in diameter, composed of dead vegetation, was photographed by LIUFON. This is considered a potential landing site.

The Freeport Sightings of November 6, 1973

This article, by Dick Ruhl, recounts a sighting by Patrolman Thomas Brown and Patrolman Gary Steinberg of the Freeport Police Department. At approximately 9:00 p.m., they observed a bright light stationary in the sky, which they initially mistook for a police helicopter. However, it lacked standard aircraft lights and was stationary. They watched it for 5-10 minutes as it moved southeast. Steinberg pursued the light, which appeared to be about 3-4 streets away when first sighted. The light moved over marshlands and stopped. Steinberg approached to within 300-400 feet, observing it at an altitude of 700-800 feet. The object appeared football-shaped, about 100 feet long, glowing silvery blue with pulsating yellow-red tints. It moved slowly, then ascended and moved southwest, disappearing rapidly.

Steinberg later spoke with another police officer, referred to as Patrolman "X", who corroborated seeing a similar bright light, described as the size of a basketball, stationary in the sky. "X" also observed an object come up from behind the first and enter it, resembling phases of the moon.

Patrolman Steinberg described the object as being at least 100 feet long, with a smaller object, approximately 25 feet long, attaching to its belly. He speculated the larger object was a transport or mother ship. The combined object then rapidly departed. A jetliner flying nearby appeared to be standing still in comparison.

Interestingly, after the sighting, the patrol car's lights fluctuated, suggesting a possible drain from the battery, though it later functioned normally.

Other Reports and Features

• The Long Island Scene: This section compiles various reports received by LIUFON, including sightings of "black helicopters" of military configuration across Long Island. Descriptions often mention military helicopters, possibly Hueys, flying over shorelines or populated areas. One report from confidential sources indicated a squadron of "black Hueys" had been delivered to the West Hampton Air National Guard Base, equipped with special night vision equipment, with pilots reportedly not rated to fly them and lacking explanations for their presence.
• Strange Light Phenomenon: Reports of strange light phenomena are ongoing, including a red boomerang object in Sag Harbor that caused two women to experience 45 minutes of missing time. Lights chasing cars were reported from Montauk.
• Children's Fears: Three families in Sound Beach and Rocky Point reported their children refusing to sleep due to perceived monsters coming into their rooms at night, with one bedroom area reportedly loaded with radiation.
• Speonk Landing Site: A definite landing site case in Speonk is mentioned, with soil analysis indicating no biological or chemical cause for dead grass, with a botanist suggesting extreme heat as a cause, though tests were done by Cornell University.
• Investigators Followed: LIUFON investigators reported being followed by strange cars while on investigations.
• Abductee Reports: Abductees reported cases of helicopters hovering over their homes, one with a floodlight.
• Orient Point Sightings: Reports from Orient Point mentioned objects over the Sound and near Plum Island, followed by men in black jump suits on the beach carrying automatic weapons.
• International Report on World U.F.O. Events: This section provides a broader context of global UFO activity.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO sightings and unusual aerial phenomena on Long Island, the involvement of helicopters (both conventional and the mysterious "black helicopters"), and the persistent investigation efforts by LIUFON. The magazine adopts a stance of serious inquiry into these events, presenting witness testimonies, photographic evidence, and investigative findings. There is an underlying implication that official explanations, such as parachute flares, are insufficient to account for the observed phenomena. The publication encourages continued observation and reporting from the public, emphasizing the importance of documenting these events.

The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation into unexplained aerial phenomena, with a focus on gathering and analyzing evidence. The magazine aims to inform its readers about UFO activity and related events, fostering a community of interest and research.

Title: THE LONG ISLAND U.F.O. REPORTER
Issue Date: January - February 1974 (for the initial article), with other articles from 1989 and 1988.
Publisher: LIUFON INC
Country: USA
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Article Summaries

The First Freeport Sighting

This section details a sighting by Mary Bruschini on November 6th at 1:30 A.M. near Bird Preserve on Rte. 106. She observed a celestial happening, described as deep fuscha and the size of the sun at sunset. After she went home, she returned to find a pink residue or fog where the object had been. Her description was corroborated by a similar sketch published in the Long Island Press, which featured a story about three Freeport policemen (Gary Steinberg and Thomas Brown) who also reported a UFO sighting. Dick Ruhl, an APRO Field Investigator, investigated the case. This article is reprinted with permission from Dick Ruhl, formerly with the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO) and now a consultant to LIUFON, and first appeared in the APRO Bulletin of January-February 1974.

The National and International UFO Review

This section compiles various UFO reports from different locations:

• Greenville, South Carolina (October 31, 1989): Gina Jones and her husband recorded unexplained lights and a small being (about 2 1/2 feet tall with an almond-shaped head and long arms) on their cam-corder. The Mutual UFO Network is investigating.
• Levittown, Puerto Rico (August 1989): Residents and farmers reported horses and cattle being surgically mutilated, skinned, and drained of blood. Puerto Rico has experienced major UFO sightings in recent years.
• Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (September 27, 1989): Stan Gordon reported a boomerang-shaped object, escorted by Huey helicopters, landing near Harrisburg. The object was estimated to be 300 feet across.
• Hudson Valley, New York (October 1989): Ellen Crystal reported several incidents. On October 3rd, a dark disc-shaped object with rotating lights was seen near Montreal's International Airport. On October 5th, a delta or boomerang-shaped object was seen near Peekskill, and military helicopters were reported following it.
• Connecticut Roundup (August 31, 1989): Phil Imbrogno reported a large object composed of a circular pattern of lights, shaped like a kite, observed at low altitudes near Bethel and Danbury. The object was video-taped in Bethel. On September 1, 1989, a kite-shaped object buzzed a car near Croton Falls, NY.
• Greenwich, Connecticut (January 22, 1989): A school teacher photographed a 'V' formation of lights seen at a low altitude.
• New Milford (December 12, 1988): A reported landed UFO caused several cars to stall, and alien beings were observed on the ground near the craft.

Fyffe, Alabama (February 1989)

This small town experienced numerous UFO reports, including photographs of a banana-shaped UFO. The first reported sighting was by sisters Rhonda Gibson and Jill Worley on February 10, 1989, at 8:30 p.m. The Fyffe Police Department dispatched officers who also observed a disc-shaped object with flashing lights. Sightings continued through February, with about forty reported cases. Air Force, Weather Bureau, and FAA officials could not explain the sightings.

Wythville, Virginia (Beginning September 1987)

This city experienced approximately 1500 sightings that continue to the present. During the peak period (September 1987 - Fall 1989), NASA positioned telemetry tracking vans in the area. Dan Gordon and Paul Dellinger wrote a book, "Don't Look Up," detailing the history of these sightings, which included objects of football field size in shapes like boomerangs, triangles, and discs.

Cambria County, Pennsylvania (1988)

Cambria County was a hub for UFO sightings in 1988, with reports from 35 other counties and surrounding states. Of the approximately 350 reported sightings, 40% remained unsolved. In addition to UFOs, there were reports of Bigfoot sightings and unexplained phenomena involving cougars and mountain lions. The current wave of sightings began in August 1987, with reports of cigar-shaped, triangular, and rectangular craft. Fifty unusual incidents were reported in Cambria County alone, including five Bigfoot sightings. Other counties also reported incidents, with Westmoreland having the highest number (137).

Bellport, Long Island (August-September 1989)

Numerous sightings of a Mountain Lion or Cougar were reported along Station Road. Suffolk County Police confirmed at least five sightings and found tracks. Police and Conservation officers searched wooded areas. This area also experiences high UFO activity, and it is not uncommon to receive reports of large cats in areas of UFO sightings.

Winchester, England (May 1988)

Mysterious circles, known as 'corn circles,' began appearing on Henry Bruce's farm and have become regular occurrences. These perfectly round circles, appearing in fields of corn, wheat, barley, or oats, leave a flattened circular rotation of plants. While some experts attribute them to wind vortexes, the precision and intricate patterns suggest otherwise. Over two hundred such circles were reported in Southern and Western England alone. The article notes that this does not explain away sightings of strange lights in the sky in the area.

El Progresso, Guatemala

Residents reported strange lights and objects in the night sky. The government initially attributed them to aircraft used by international gun runners or drug dealers, but the objects' characteristics (bright lights, searchlights, no sound) have led the government to take the reports more seriously. The Guatemalan Army and Air Force have established observation posts in the surrounding mountains.

Space Shuttle Discovery, South Pacific (March 14, 1989)

Ham radio operators in England reportedly recorded a transmission between Shuttle Commander Colonel John Blaha and the Goddard space center. The transmission indicated that the five-man crew had visual observation of an alien spacecraft pacing the Shuttle in orbit. It was reported that the Shuttle lost electrical power momentarily as the object attached itself to the shuttle. NASA denies this incident.

"We Need You" by Mark Landers

This section appeals for volunteers to become 'Coast Watchers' for Long Island. Mark Landers, Brooklyn Director of LIUFON, draws a parallel to the Coast Watchers of World War II who monitored for Nazi submarines and bombers. He describes UFOs appearing in various shapes (triangles, rectangles, boomerangs, cigar-shapes, discs) over Long Island, which the government denies knowledge of. These objects have reportedly interacted with people, causing fright, property damage, and physical or mental harm. The article emphasizes the need for volunteers for the 'SkyWatch' program, offering appreciation and thanks as compensation.

Official Announcement

An announcement for "The First Great UFO/ET/ Humanoids/Visitors/ Alien & Abduction Congress!" presented by The Central N.J. and Pa. UFO Study Group and The UFO Book Club. The event is scheduled for March 30, 31, and April 1, 1990, in Trenton, N.J., at the Holiday Inn. Featured speakers include Dr. Leo Sprinkle, Dr. James Harder, Zecheria Sitchen, Charles Hickson, and Alice Haggerty. Contact information for reservations and information is provided for Pat J. Marcattilo.

The Flight of the Mother Ship Over Connecticut

This section includes a map detailing the flight course of a 'mother ship' over Connecticut on September 28, 1989. It lists the locations and times of sightings: Torrington (7:10 PM), Thomaston (7:30 PM), Hartford and West Hartford (7:50-8:00 PM), Merrington (8:05 PM), Trumbull, Milford, and Easton (8:15 PM), and Bridgeport (8:25 PM, heading south over Long Island Sound).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently reports on UFO sightings, unexplained phenomena, and alleged alien encounters from various locations globally and within the United States. There is a recurring theme of government denial or downplaying of these events, contrasted with the persistent reports from witnesses and investigators. The publication appears to support the investigation of these phenomena and encourages public awareness and participation, as evidenced by the call for volunteers in the 'We Need You' section and the promotion of UFO conferences. The editorial stance leans towards validating witness accounts and highlighting the unexplained aspects of these events, often questioning official explanations.