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The Long Island Missing Child Rescue Operation

New York, NY

Reported / announced2026-10-02
Record statusVerified
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The event

What happened

The effort, named The Long Island Missing Child Rescue Operation, brought together more than 100 professionals from nearly 40 state agencies.

Purpose

"Every missing child deserves our full attention, and every family deserves answers," Hochul said. "This operation brought together the expertise and resources needed to find vulnerable young people and help protect them from exploitation and harm. Our commitment does not end when a child is located. We must also help them get the care, support and stability they need to stay safe."

The numbers

Reported outcomes

30
Recovered

Source wording: “Thirty-four children and teens who had been reported missing on Long Island and New York City were found during a multi-agency rescue operation, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday.”

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Who went looking

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