BUFFALO, N.Y. — With the total solar eclipse fast approaching on Monday, reports are circulating that people are having their hotel reservations canceled.
The New York State Attorney General's office said Wednesday that it's looking into hotels cancelling bookings made for the eclipse, plans that were made months in advance. However, travel experts say there are no laws against hotels doing this.
"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 any other service disruption to contact my office," Letitia James said in a statement.
The state attorney general is also asking residents to be vigilant when it comes to solar eclipse glasses. You will want to make sure that your glasses are registered as a "Solar Viewer Brand" with the American Astronomical Society.
The glasses should be marked with an international safety standard certification number, ISO 12312-2. This number will be on the glasses’ frame.
"There are serious risks associated with not using proper eyewear when looking directly at an eclipse, which is why everyone should follow guidance to ensure their solar eclipse glasses are legitimate and safe to use," James said.
If you do have the proper solar eclipse glasses, make sure that the filters aren’t scratched, torn, loose in the frame, or damaged in any way.
Many places around WNY will have eclipse-safe eyewear available for free, purchase, and at events supplying glasses to attendees. Click here for the 2 On Your Side list of where to find them.