Jones Beach security measures stepped up for summer concerts

<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none;">Concertgoers at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater this summer can expect to see added security measures in place.&nbsp;<span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></span></span></p>

News 12 Staff

Jun 2, 2017, 3:33 PM

Updated 2,527 days ago

Share:

Concertgoers at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater this summer can expect to see added security measures in place. 
New York State Parks officials say they want concertgoers to be safe, adding that the terror attack at the Arianna Grande concert in Manchester was an eye opener.   
Crews have since placed concrete barriers around an area now deemed pedestrian only in an effort to prevent any type of vehicle attack. 
Security's screening area is also being moved away from the venue's entrance. Police say from now on all bags will be checked and all concertgoers screened.
"You will be wanded. You will be patted down. We will ask you to empty your pockets," says Cap. Anthony Astacio, of the New York State Police.
A pickup and drop-off section has also been moved away from the theater. 
"We've also determined that we will be closing down the parking field at 9 p.m. Only ticket holders will be allowed in after 9 p.m. and any pickups," says State Parks Regional Director George Gorman. 
Because of the stepped up security, officials say ticketholders should give themselves some extra time to get into the concert. 
KTUphoria is kicking off the summer concert season Saturday night. On stage will be The Backstreet Boys, Miley Cyrus, Fifth Harmony, Jason Derulo and Valley Stream's very own, Shaggy.
 


More from News 12
2:08
Prosecutors: Queens man stole used cooking oil from 8 Long Island restaurants

Prosecutors: Queens man stole used cooking oil from 8 Long Island restaurants

1:59
Mostly dry, cloudy Saturday on Long Island; light rain Sunday

Mostly dry, cloudy Saturday on Long Island; light rain Sunday

0:28
Sag Harbor teen charged with DWI following crash into tree

Sag Harbor teen charged with DWI following crash into tree

2:15
Meeting held over next steps for cleanup at Bethpage Community Park

Meeting held over next steps for cleanup at Bethpage Community Park

0:38
Sam Ash Music announces closure of all store locations

Sam Ash Music announces closure of all store locations

1:39
Runners are lacing up for the Long Island Marathon Sunday. Click here to see which roads will close to traffic

Runners are lacing up for the Long Island Marathon Sunday. Click here to see which roads will close to traffic

1:58
Kids get up-close-and personal tour of Suffolk police headquarters during Police Week

Kids get up-close-and personal tour of Suffolk police headquarters during Police Week

2:15
EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Hochul talks retail theft, bail reform during visit to Lindenhurst

EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Hochul talks retail theft, bail reform during visit to Lindenhurst

1:56
JAC Shack gives BOCES students chance to work at restaurant

JAC Shack gives BOCES students chance to work at restaurant

2:39
Deer Park man heads to Washington DC to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease

Deer Park man heads to Washington DC to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease

0:20
Police: 13-year-old robbed at knifepoint on soccer field of Turtle Hook Middle School

Police: 13-year-old robbed at knifepoint on soccer field of Turtle Hook Middle School

0:25
Garbage truck driver indicted for 2023 fatal crash in Hauppauge

Garbage truck driver indicted for 2023 fatal crash in Hauppauge

2:19
Campus police on standby following pro-Palestinian protest arrests at Stony Brook University

Campus police on standby following pro-Palestinian protest arrests at Stony Brook University

0:19
Man wanted for stealing package worth $6,000 from East Northport home

Man wanted for stealing package worth $6,000 from East Northport home

1:44
The Real Deal: Now may be the time for a job change

The Real Deal: Now may be the time for a job change

10 organizations to donate to in support of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities

10 organizations to donate to in support of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities

2:11
Garden Guide: Is it safe to plant your summer garden?

Garden Guide: Is it safe to plant your summer garden?

9 Long Island health care providers earn highest safety rating on Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

9 Long Island health care providers earn highest safety rating on Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

0:35
Mets foundation partners with America's Vet Dogs to raise future service dog

Mets foundation partners with America's Vet Dogs to raise future service dog

1:53
Shop Mother’s Day Gifts – Exclusive Offers Up to 75% OFF!

Shop Mother’s Day Gifts – Exclusive Offers Up to 75% OFF!