SARANAC LAKE — Hotels, motels, short-term rentals and inns around the Tri-Lakes are booking up ahead of the April 8 total solar eclipse. With thousands of people projected to travel to this area in the path of totality to see the wonder in the sky, many will stay after the skies get dark ...

SARANAC LAKE — As the April 8 total solar eclipse looms on the horizon, some astronomy-loving North Country residents are perfecting their camera set-ups and eclipse day plans for the perfect shot. Tim Connolly is a State Police trooper. When he’s not in uniform, he can be found in his ...

DALLAS — Millions of people along a narrow band in North America will look up when the sky darkens during a total solar eclipse on April 8. When they do, safety is key. Staring directly at the sun during a solar eclipse or at any other time can lead to permanent eye damage. The eclipse is ...

BLOOMINGDALE — Dozens of little hands shot up as students at Bloomingdale Elementary School asked questions about the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse at a school assembly on Wednesday, March 27. Paul Smith’s College students Emma Gniewek and Wesley Burkit — both seniors and ...

LAKE PLACID — The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism has established a helpline in preparation for the upcoming solar eclipse to share information and answer questions that may arise in the days leading up to the event. The dedicated phone line (518-621-3682) is available through ...

LAKE PLACID — As the total solar eclipse on April 8 fast approaches forest rangers with the state Department of Environmental Conservation are preparing for a potential spike in backcountry traffic and emergency response. “We’ll have rangers ready to respond on a moment’s ...