Major preparations are underway in New York state for the upcoming total solar eclipse
Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don't miss our weekly town hall.Get ready for April 8 by checking out our Total Solar Eclipse page, with everything you need to know for the big day!Gov. Kathy Hochul held a press conference at the University of Albany Monday, March 25, 2024, on major preparations now underway to prepare for the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Hochul convened an interagency task force that has been collaborating for the past 17 months to ensure everyone can safely enjoy April 8."We saw from the last experience many years ago that there were a lot of traffic jams and people running out of gas," Hochul explained. "We're not going to let that happen in New York. We're New Yorkers and we'll be prepared.
According to Bray, the NYS Department of Transportation, the NYS Thruway, and New York State Police will all be well-staffed for the event.
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