"2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Best Places to View and What to Know"

New York is preparing for its first total solar eclipse in nearly a century, set to occur on April 8, 2024. Gov. Kathy Hochul shared plans to ensure a safe and inspiring experience for the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to witness the event. The state is focused on public safety, promoting New York as an eclipse vacation destination, and has launched a campaign to encourage visitors to extend their trip into a full vacation. Reservations for campsites at state parks across eight counties in New York are available for the event.