Ahead of a solar eclipse that will darken the skies over New York on Monday, the state Attorney General's Office is warning people planning to watch about fake safety glasses and lenses, as well as what to do if you book hotels and stay in the eclipse's path. It has been cancelled.
In a statement issued Wednesday, the state's Attorney General, Letitia James, said eclipse viewers should ensure their viewing glasses are certified by the International Organization for Standardization — and have an ISO 12312-2 rating, which will appear on the frame. Buyers must also register some of the glasses as the “Solar View brand” with the American Astronomical Society, the Attorney General's Office said.
“There are serious risks associated with not using the right glasses when looking directly at an eclipse, which is why everyone should follow the guidelines to make sure their solar eclipse glasses are legal and safe to use,” James said in a statement. Anyone who discovers that they have been scammed with fake glasses should file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office.
The Attorney General's Office also warned that some hotels or accommodations may cause last-minute flight cancellations – and in some cases may attempt to manipulate prices – due to expected demand for rooms in the eclipse's path.
“Some areas of New York will see an influx of visitors, and I encourage any consumer who has experienced a last-minute hotel cancellation, price gouging, or other service interruption to contact my office,” James said.
Tips for viewing a solar eclipse can be found at NASA And American Astronomical Society Websites. Officials warned that regular sunglasses should not be used as an alternative to eclipse glasses. Viewers should also check to make sure that glasses and filters are not torn, scratched, or damaged in any way that might hamper their ray-blocking abilities.
The path of totality will travel through a roughly 120-meter-wide corridor over several northern areas, including Buffalo, Rochester, Watertown, Syracuse and Plattsburgh, while Long Island residents will see about a 90% solar eclipse.
Anyone seeking to file an eclipse-related complaint with the Attorney General's Office may do so here.
Ahead of a solar eclipse that will darken the skies over New York on Monday, the state Attorney General's Office is warning people planning to watch about fake safety glasses and lenses, as well as what to do if you book hotels and stay in the eclipse's path. It has been cancelled.
In a statement issued Wednesday, the state's Attorney General, Letitia James, said eclipse viewers should ensure their viewing glasses are certified by the International Organization for Standardization — and have an ISO 12312-2 rating, which will appear on the frame. Buyers must also register some of the glasses as the “Solar View brand” with the American Astronomical Society, the Attorney General's Office said.
“There are serious risks associated with not using the right glasses when looking directly at an eclipse, which is why everyone should follow the guidelines to make sure their solar eclipse glasses are legal and safe to use,” James said in a statement. Anyone who discovers that they have been scammed with fake glasses should file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office.
The Attorney General's Office also warned that some hotels or accommodations may cause last-minute flight cancellations – and in some cases may attempt to manipulate prices – due to expected demand for rooms in the eclipse's path.
“Some areas of New York will see an influx of visitors, and I encourage any consumer who has experienced a last-minute hotel cancellation, price gouging, or other service interruption to contact my office,” James said.
Tips for viewing a solar eclipse can be found at NASA And American Astronomical Society Websites. Officials warned that regular sunglasses should not be used as an alternative to eclipse glasses. Viewers should also check to make sure that glasses and filters are not torn, scratched, or damaged in any way that might hamper their ray-blocking abilities.
The path of totality will travel through a roughly 120-meter-wide corridor over several northern areas, including Buffalo, Rochester, Watertown, Syracuse and Plattsburgh, while Long Island residents will see about a 90% solar eclipse.
Anyone seeking to file an eclipse-related complaint with the Attorney General's Office may do so here.
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