"NY Prepares for 2024 Solar Eclipse Traffic Nightmare and Celestial Event"

Governor Kathy Hochul warns motorists to expect heavy traffic and urges them to pack water, snacks, and patience for Monday's total solar eclipse, which is expected to cause major congestion on at least 30 interstate highways in the path of totality. With as many as 1 million out-of-state visitors expected to flock to New York, the state is treating the event as a major traffic safety concern and advising against pulling over on the roads during the eclipse. The New York Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is stepping up efforts to ensure public safety, and the Canadian side of Niagara Falls has declared a state of emergency ahead of the influx of eclipse-viewers.