If you still need to get glasses to see the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th in Suffolk County, New York State announced a Long Island location where you can pick them up.
The limited edition “I Love New York” eclipse glasses can be picked up at the Long Island Welcome Center, located at 5100 Long Island Expressway, Eastbound between Exits 51 & 52.
They are open between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM. You’ll have to ask the person working the cash register for free eclipse glasses.
If you happen to be traveling across New York State between now and April 8th. eclipse glasses are also available at a number of Thruway rest stops. The full list is available under the events tab on “I Love NY” website: ILoveNY.com.
Customers are allowed two pairs of the ISO-certified glasses.
In addition to Thruway rest stops, you can also pick them up at LIRR ticket windows at Penn Station.
Suffolk County is not in the totality viewing area of the solar eclipse, but the view will be quite historic, with an estimated 90% of the sun blocked in our neck of the woods.
“This is an exciting day for New Yorkers and our visitors to experience a rare phenomenon, and we want to make sure everyone can do so safely,” said New York State DMV Commissioner Mark Schroeder.