UFOs Over New York

MUFON State Director Urging Governor Cuomo to Submit Letter to President Obama Requesting Full Disclosure on All New York UFO Cases

A FROM THE G-MAN EXCLUSIVE

Over the last several years, there has been an increase in UFO sightings in the state of New York. While a good number of people tend to dismiss the sightings as weather-related phenomena, trickery, or covert military operations, others believe that we are being visited and that extraterrestrials exist. 

In order to get a better understanding of the situation, and the impact the sightings are having on the state of New York and its residents, From The G-Man contacted the New York chapter of the Mutual UFO Network, more commonly known as MUFON, and spoke with Sam Falvo. Falvo serves as the organization's New York State director. 

In this exclusive interview, Falvo calls for an official state investigation into the alleged crash of a UFO in South Haven Park, in Long Island, New York back in 1992. The MUFON representative also discusses why no one has been able to produce irrefutable proof -- via video -- of aliens or an alien craft, and why the U.S. government refuses to declassify important UFO documents when countries like the United Kingdom have made their files public. 

G-Man: How did you become affiliated with the MUFON? 

Falvo: While I was in grammar school, I developed a liking for science. Upon discharge from the U.S. Navy, I began a study of Astronomy and wanted to do scientific study. The UFO problem was looming out there, but no-one wanted to study it seriously. MUFON allowed me the opportunity to study the phenomenon first-hand with real cases by becoming a certified field investigator. Later I became a section director, chief field investigator, and now state director. I also serve as a MUFON photo analyst on the international level.

G-Man: Have you ever had what is commonly described as "a close encounter"?  

Falvo: No, people find it hard to believe that, in my position, I have never seen a true UFO.

G-Man: Is there anything in MUFON's research, particularly over the last 10 or 15 years, which leads you and other MUFON state representatives to believe that aliens, if they exist, are hostile?

Falvo: Not really. There are cases which can be interpreted either way. But, if you look at the overall evidence, the opposite conclusion can be drawn. The aliens have been coming here for quite a while, perhaps thousands of years, at least since 1947. If aliens wanted to take something from us, it would have been much easier, even for a very advanced race, to do so from people with spears, rather than waiting for us to develop nuclear weapons and the missile systems to deliver them. But we don’t really know what their motives for coming here are.

G-Man: Over the last several years, the number of UFO sightings in New York has steadily increased. Witnesses have ranged from prominent doctors and lawyers to police officials and military veterans. However, many of the local news organizations have not devoted any coverage to this surprising development. Why do you think this has been the case? 

Falvo: The mainstream media has felt the pressure from the government since the Roswell case. The “Ridicule Factor” has been the method of choice to downplay any serious UFO study. The media also feels the public needs to be entertained rather than informed concerning this subject. They treat the subject as if the U.S. public doesn’t care. However, a recent poll reveals that 59% of the American population believes in UFOs. These are not trivial numbers, so perhaps they should listen.

G-Man: It is very easy to dismiss the claims of "kooks" that are out there, but why have the public and those in powerful positions been so quick to dismiss the claims of people with stellar track records of accomplishments and extremely credible backgrounds?

Falvo: The entire subject of UFOs is highly classified by the U.S. government. The cheapest and most effective way to deal with this subject, en mass, is to deny the existence of UFOs, publicly ridicule those who do believe, and put out dis-information to the rest of the America people.

G-Man: Your website states the following: "MUFON has federal tax-exempt status as a scientific research organization. That has been the extent of our formal connection with the federal government. We continue our efforts to convince the Congress and administrative agencies to declassify UFO-related military and intelligence-agency documents." What measures have you taken to try and get the Congress and administrative agencies to declassify the documents in question?

Falvo: I have left the dealings with Congress and other elected officials to MUFON’s international director.

G-Man: Has it ever occurred to you, or other MUFON officials, that the reason for the stonewalling could involve national security? If so, how would you interpret that as an explanation?

Falvo: Actually, this is the best reason for withholding evidence that we can think of.  If we do have actual first-hand knowledge of alien technology, we would not want the enemies of the United States to gain this information.

G-Man: Has MUFON reached out to New York congressional members for assistance? If so, what are their names and what was their response? 

Falvo: I don’t know if this has been done in the past, but, as state director, I have not.

G-Man: Did you ever contact Governor Andrew Cuomo, or his predecessor David Patterson, to discuss the matter of disclosure? 

Falvo: No, I have not. Since the government has placed such a high level of secrecy on this subject, they are certainly not going to tell what they know to the states. Therefore, the states are about as ignorant of the subject as we are.

G-Man: In terms of New York State, has there been a recent sighting that MUFON believes warrants very serious investigation by the media and state and federal agencies? If so, please provide details. 

Falvo: In terms of New York, the most provocative case I would like to see thoroughly investigated is known as the South Haven Park Crash. In November 1992, multiple witnesses driving along a highway on Long Island reported seeing a UFO crash in the County Park. Neighbors bordering the park reported seeing the Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Fire Department, which is based about five miles away, at the scene. Ironically, the local fire department that had actual jurisdiction did not respond. The story says the Brookhaven Lab shot down the craft or caused the crash. Witnesses say the military closed off the area and prevented any access. The craft was recovered and removed. The land did show a scar where a portion was bulldozed. The County of Suffolk did acknowledge the South Haven Park was closed three days for duck hunting.  Really?!

G-Man: How many alien abduction cases have been reported through your MUFON office, and what percentage would you classify as authentic?

Falvo: Since 2008, we have had 11 abduction cases reported. Four cases did not have enough evidence to make a determination, and four cases did, indeed, seem to support the witness. Three cases are still under investigation.

G-Man: Nationally speaking, what do you cite as the greatest UFO case and why?

Falvo: I feel it was the Roswell incident in 1947. This was the first and only time the government did acknowledge the reality of alien technology. It also established the early, but still highly effective methods and cover-up strategies used by the government. This information was uncovered through the hard work of several UFO researchers.

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G-Man: With all of the extraordinary advances in audio and visual technology, why hasn't anyone been able to produce irrefutable evidence of a UFO landing, taking off, or emerging from underwater? Now, I realize the government and military could already have this evidence, so I'm focusing the question on the average citizen. Your response? 

Falvo: There are actually two reasons for this. First, an actual UFO sighting is a very rare event. Approximately 90% of all sightings are mistaken identities, such as lens flares, etc. So, an actual piece of alien technology being photographed is extremely hard to do. The second reason is that, most people do not know how to use their camera. This is the age of “point & shoot” cameras. They work well most of the time, but a typical UFO photo is often taken at night, under high speed, and hand held. Without using any hand controls, the automatic settings often fail to produce a good image. Any professional photographer can take a great image with a throw-away camera. But the average person, given a Hasselblad, could not reproduce the image.

G-Man: A couple of years ago, the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense, under the Freedom of Information laws, made its top secret UFO files public. Other countries are now following suit, but the United States remains steadfast in its attempt to keep the files closed. In addition, a significant number of Air Force-related UFO cases "vanished" after an inquiry by the Huffington Post -- leaving many Americans to believe the U.S. government and military officials are going to great lengths to keep the public from learning about something "that doesn't exist". As MUFON's New York State representative, would you be willing to make a public request, right now, that Governor Andrew Cuomo submit a letter to President Barack Obama, calling for full disclosure on all New York-related UFO cases dating back to Project Blue Book?

Falvo: Yes. This is not the method I would prefer to use when addressing the Governor, but I will take this opportunity to ask Governor Cuomo to write a letter to President Obama, asking for disclosure.

G-Man: We're inching closer and closer to December 21, 2012, a day that many around the world will mark the end of the world. Others believe, based on ancient texts and glyphs found on world landmarks, that the date will not mark the end of the world, but a return of "the sky Gods", which will usher in a new period of enlightenment and understanding for mankind. That said, will you or the MUFON organization be doing anything special leading up to December 21,, 2012? 

Falvo: No, we believe the sun will rise on December 22nd, giving us more time to continue our investigations into the UFO question. Besides, Santa will not allow the children of the world to be cheated out of Christmas after being good for nearly a full year!