Long Island UFO Update - Vol 1 No 3

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 unexplained aerial phenomena events primarily occurring on Long Island, New York. It features detailed accounts of sightings, investigations by the Long Island U.F.O. Network (LIUFON), and includes photographic evidence and witness testimonies.

The Long Island Scene

The "Long Island Scene" section reports a continuous influx of helicopter sightings, many described as "Black Helicopters" of military configuration. These reports originated from various locations across Long Island, including Islip, Yaphank, Rocky Point, Mastic Beach, Smithtown, Levittown, Bellport, Hauppaugue, Hampton Bays, Watermill, Riverhead, Peconic Bay, Smith's Point, Greenport, and Orient Point. Similar reports also came from Queens (College Point, Whitestone) and Brooklyn (Sheepshead Bay, Brighton Beach, Breezy Point). The descriptions often detail dark-colored helicopters, typically of the Huey model, flying over shorelines or populated areas. The article notes a disturbing correlation with areas where UFOs have been sighted, and some areas have also been sites of UFO abductions and light phenomena. A confidential source reported the delivery of a squadron of "black Hueys" to the West Hampton Air National Guard Base, noting they had no markings, were painted black, and equipped with special night vision equipment. The pilots were reportedly not rated to fly these helicopters, and no explanation was given for their presence or storage.

The section also highlights other unusual occurrences: a red boomerang object seen in Sag Harbor that caused 45 minutes of missing time for two women; reports of lights chasing cars in Montauk; and children in Sound Beach and Rocky Point refusing to sleep due to perceived "monsters" in their rooms, with one bedroom reportedly loaded with radiation. A "Speonk Landing site case" is mentioned, where soil analysis indicated no biological or chemical cause for dead grass, with a botanist attributing the loss of chlorophyll to extreme heat. LIUFON investigators reported being followed by strange cars while on investigations. Abductees reported helicopters hovering over their homes with floodlights. Reports from Orient Point described objects over the Sound and near Plum Island, followed by sightings of men in black jump suits with automatic weapons on the beach the next day.

The Chairman's Corner: The Moriches Bay Case of September 28, 1989

Authored by John Ford, this section details a significant UFO sighting over Moriches Bay, an area known for high UFO activity. LIUFON "Skywatch Teams" had previously reported and videotaped objects in the area, suggesting Moriches Bay might be a "window" for these phenomena. 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 in Center Moriches. 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. He called his wife, Christine, and his son, Robert, to witness the event. Mr. Peterson attempted to record the lights and accompanying helicopter activity with his video camera, but the tape was blank, though it recorded audio.

Later, Mr. Peterson and his son went to the Union Avenue dock, where they observed six huge amber lights several hundred feet above the water, appearing motionless. They also saw a large Sikorsky helicopter and heard others in the distance. Simultaneously, a large pulsating blue-white light was observed illuminating the Dune Area on Smith's Point Beach. The witnesses reported that four of the helicopters were military, and two were Suffolk County Police helicopters, circling the large object without shining their searchlights directly on it. This activity continued for approximately two and a half hours, with the helicopters flying in a counter-clockwise pattern and shining lights on the area near the inlet mouth where the blue-white light was located. The object reportedly flashed its lights, at one point becoming so bright it forced the witnesses to turn away.

The Petersons took 48 photographs of the incident, which have been impounded by LIUFON. Microscopic examination of some photos showed no parachutes or smoke trails, suggesting the lights were actual light sources of uniform dimension, contradicting the authorities' explanation of parachute flares dropped in search of a missing boat. The estimated size of the large object ranged from 574 to 1000 feet long. It was also reportedly seen in nine different locations in Connecticut about an hour and fifteen minutes prior to the Moriches Bay incident, confirmed by Phil Imbrogno and his research staff.

A 75-foot diameter area of dead vegetation was found in the dunes along Smith's Point, photographed from the air and ground, and investigated by a landing site team.

The Freeport Sightings of November 6, 1973

Authored by Dick Ruhl, this section details a sighting by two Freeport Police Department patrolmen, Thomas Brown and Gary Steinberg. At approximately 9:00 p.m. on November 6, 1973, they observed a large, stationary, bright light in the sky, which they concluded was not a county helicopter due to its lack of required running lights and its stationary position. The object was described as a large solid ball of light.

After observing it for 5-10 minutes, the object slowly moved southeast. Patrolman Steinberg pursued it, losing sight of it momentarily behind factories. The object then stopped about 1/2 mile in front of him over marshlands, appearing football-shaped, round at the bottom, flatter on top, and estimated to be at least 100 feet long. It glowed silvery blue with occasional yellow-red pulsating tints. After 10-15 minutes, it moved southwest, gained altitude, and stopped again, then dropped down near the Jones Beach area over salt marshes.

A smaller UFO, described as glowing and similar in shape, emerged from the marshes or water and moved toward the larger UFO. The smaller UFO then entered the belly or attached itself to the larger one. The larger UFO dimmed in sections, then its lights returned, and it departed southwest at extremely high speed, appearing to move "20 times faster than a jet." A jet liner flying nearby appeared to be standing still in comparison.

Patrolman Steinberg recounted the event to Patrolman "X", another police officer who corroborated the sighting from a different angle. "X" described a brilliant light, the size of a basketball, stationary in the sky, which then took off and was joined by another object.

Steinberg, who had experience flying helicopters, stated the object was definitely not a conventional aircraft. He estimated the larger UFO was a transport or mother ship and the smaller one was unable to travel long distances alone. He speculated the larger UFO was looking for the smaller one, possibly for repairs or a rendezvous.

An interesting side effect of the sighting was that the patrol car's lights became less bright and fluctuated, as if the battery power had been drained, though it later functioned normally.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent presence of unidentified aerial phenomena and unusual aerial craft, particularly helicopters, on Long Island. The magazine highlights the investigative efforts of LIUFON, emphasizing witness testimonies, photographic evidence, and the pursuit of explanations beyond conventional ones. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO phenomena, presenting detailed case studies and encouraging ongoing observation and reporting from the public. The inclusion of international reports and historical cases like the Freeport sighting suggests a broad scope in their coverage of UFOlogy.

This issue of The National and International UFO Review features a collection of reports on unexplained aerial phenomena and related incidents from various locations, primarily in the United States, with some international coverage. The magazine includes detailed accounts of sightings, witness testimonies, and ongoing investigations. The publication is presented by LIUFON INC. and includes a call for public participation in monitoring the skies.

Featured Articles and Reports

Freeport, New York UFO Sighting

The issue opens with a report from Freeport, New York, detailing a UFO sighting by Mary Bruschini on November 6, 1973. She described a 'deep fuscha' object and later found a pink residue at the scene. This sighting occurred shortly before police officers Gary Steinberg and Thomas Brown also reported a similar sighting. The article is reprinted with permission from Dick Ruhl, a former Field Investigator for the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO) and a consultant to LIUFON.

National and International UFO Review

This section provides a series of brief reports from different locations:

• Greenville, South Carolina: Gina Jones and her husband reported and recorded unexplained lights on October 31, 1989. The tape allegedly captured a small being, about 2.5 feet tall with an almond-shaped head and long arms, moving near their window. The Mutual UFO Network is investigating.
• Levittown, Puerto Rico: During August, residents and farmers reported mutilated horses and cattle, with some animals surgically skinned and drained of blood. One horse reportedly had its head surgically removed.
• Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: On September 27, 1989, a boomerang-shaped object, estimated at 300 feet across, was reported to have landed near Harrisburg, escorted by Huey helicopters. This occurred the day before an incident over Moriches Bay.
• Hudson Valley, New York: Ellen Crystal reported several incidents in October, including a dark disc-shaped object with rotating lights seen near Montreal's International Airport on October 3rd, and a delta or boomerang-shaped object seen near Peekskill on October 5th, followed by two military helicopters.
• Connecticut Roundup: Phil Imbrogno reported sightings including a large object with a circular pattern of lights observed near Bethel and Danbury on August 31, 1989, described as kite-shaped. On September 1, 1989, near Croton Falls, a town engineer reported a kite-shaped object that buzzed his car.
• Greenwich, Connecticut: On January 22, 1989, a school teacher photographed a 'V' formation of lights at low altitude.
• New Milford, Connecticut: On December 12, 1988, a reported landed UFO caused several cars to stall, and a witness saw alien beings near the craft.
• Fyffe, Alabama: In February 1989, this town experienced numerous UFO reports. A banana-shaped UFO was photographed, and a disc-shaped object with flashing lights was observed by police officers. Sightings continued through February, with about forty reported cases.
• Wythville, Virginia: Since September 1987, this city has experienced approximately 1500 sightings. NASA had telemetry tracking vans in the area. A book titled 'Don't Look Up' details the history of these sightings, with objects reported as football field size and shapes including boomerangs, triangles, and discs.
• Cambria County, Pennsylvania: In 1988, this county was a hotspot for UFO sightings, with reports from 35 other counties. About 350 sightings were reported, with 40% unsolved. Bigfoot and cougar sightings were also reported. The current wave of sightings began in August 1987, with cigar, triangular, and rectangular craft reported. Fifty unusual incidents were reported, including five Bigfoot sightings.
• Bellport, Long Island: During August and September 1989, numerous sightings of a Mountain Lion or Cougar were reported, along with UFO activity in the area.
• Winchester, England: In May 1988, mysterious circles, known as crop circles, began appearing on a farm. This phenomenon, which started in the 1960s and became more prominent in the 1980s, involves perfectly round circles, often appearing in clusters and intricate patterns, in fields of crops.
• El Progresso, Guatemala: Residents reported strange lights and objects in the night sky. The government initially attributed them to aircraft but is now taking the reports more seriously, with the Guatemalan Army and Air Force setting up observation posts.
• Space Shuttle Discovery, South Pacific: On March 14, 1989, ham radio operators reportedly recorded a transmission indicating the shuttle crew had visual observation of an alien spacecraft pacing the shuttle, during which the shuttle momentarily lost electrical power.

'We Need You' by Mark Landers

This section, written by Mark Landers, Brooklyn Director of LIUFON, draws a parallel between the 'Coast Watchers' of World War II and the need for observers to report UFOs over Long Island. He describes the objects as appearing in various shapes (triangles, rectangles, boomerangs, cigar-shapes, discs) and states that the government denies knowledge of them. Landers notes that these phenomena have interacted with people, causing fear, property damage, and harm. He appeals for volunteers for the SkyWatch program, emphasizing that help is desperately needed and offering only appreciation in return.

Official Announcement

An announcement for 'The First Great UFO/ET/ Humanoids/Visitors/ Alien & Abduction Congress!' to be held in Trenton, New Jersey, from March 30 to April 1, 1990. Featured speakers include Dr. Leo Sprinkle, Dr. James Harder, Zecheria Sitchen, Charles Hickson, and Alice Haggerty. Contact information for Pat J. Marcattilo is provided.

The Flight of the Mother Ship Over Connecticut

This section features a map illustrating 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), Thompson (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 recurring themes in this issue revolve around the prevalence and variety of UFO sightings, unexplained aerial phenomena, and alleged encounters with non-human entities. There is a consistent emphasis on witness testimony, the challenges of investigation, and the perceived lack of transparency or acknowledgment from government authorities. The magazine appears to advocate for public awareness and participation in UFO research, as evidenced by the 'We Need You' appeal and the announcement of the UFO Congress. The editorial stance leans towards presenting these reports as credible phenomena worthy of attention and investigation, while also acknowledging the skepticism and denial from official sources.