The Federal Aviation Administration continued its drone crackdown Friday, adding 29 cities across New York to the region’s temporary ban of unapproved drones for security concerns, as officials investigate reported drone sightings in the region amid public curiosity about the sightings.

The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.

Chen Jinping used the office in Lower Manhattan to quash dissent against the Chinese government. The Justice Department is fighting Beijing’s efforts to wield its influence secretly.

A Manhattan resident has pleaded guilty to helping establish a secret police station in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government.