Where to get solar eclipse glasses in New York
Monks wearing solar filter glasses watch a "ring of fire" solar eclipse at the Gaden monastery in a Tibetan colony in Teginkoppa. (Photo by Rakesh Nagar/AFP via Getty Images)
NEW YORK - As the total solar eclipse makes its journey across North America on April 8, welcome centers, rest stops and more are offering complimentary eclipse glasses in New York.
ILoveNewYork.com said New York State is also offering free-limited edition I LOVE NY glasses for the eclipse.
Each person can get two pairs, so be sure to grab yours fast to protect your eyes.
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Here's where you can get free solar eclipse glasses in New York:
New York City
New York Public Library
Timeout.com said the Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Public Library and New York Public Library locations are giving away glasses on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies last.
Moynihan Train Hall's MTA Long Island Rail Road ticket windows
Pick up a pair at Moynihan Train Hall's MTA Long Island Rail Road Ticket Windows.
They are open from 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 p.m daily.
If you are on Long Island, head to the Long Island Welcome Center located at 4100 Long Island Expressway in Dix Hills. They are open from 7 a.m. -9 p.m. daily. The Welcome Center is temporarily out of glasses.
Adirondacks
Adirondacks Welcome Center
Address: I-87 Northbound between Exit 17 and 18
Glens Falls, NY 12804
Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lake Placid Visitor Bureau
Address: 2608 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saratoga
Capitol Region Welcome Center
Address: NYS Thruway (I-87), Northbound between Exits 21B and 21A (Milepost 127)
Hannacroix, NY 12087
Hours: Open daily from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Catskills
New Baltimore Service Area
Address: I-87 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 127
Located Northbound & Southbound between Exit 21B (Coxsackie) & Exit 21A (Berkshire Section/to Mass Pike)
Hannacroix, NY 12087
Hours: Open 24/7
File: This composite image shows the moon as it moves in front of the sun in a rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse as seen from Tanjung Piai in Malaysia on December 26, 2019. (Photo by SADIQ ASYRAF/AFP via Getty Images)
Central New York
Mohawk Valley Welcome Center
Address: NYS Thruway (I-90), Westbound at Mohawk River Lock E13 (Milepost 187)
Fultonville, NY 12072
Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Southern Tier Welcome Center
Address: I-81, Northbound (between PA State Line and Exit 1)
Kirkwood, NY 13795
Hours: Open daily from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Mohawk Service Area
Address: I-90 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 172
Located Eastbound between Exit 27 (Amsterdam) & Exit 26 (Schenectady West)
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Hours: Open 24/7
Indian Castle Service Area
Address: I-90 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 210
Located Eastbound between Exit 29A (Little Falls) & Exit 29 (Canajoharie)
Little Falls, NY 13365
Hours: Open 24/7
Iroquois Service Area
Address: I-90 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 210
Located Westbound between Exit 29 (Canajoharie) & Exit 29A (Little Falls)
Little Falls, NY 13365
Hours: Open 24/7
Schuyler Service Area
Address: I-90 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 227
Located Westbound between Exit 30 (Herkimer) & Exit 31 (Utica)
Frankfort, NY 13340
Hours: Open 24/7
Oneida Service Area
Address: I-90 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 244
Located Eastbound between Exit 33 (Verona-Rome) & Exit 32 (Westmoreland-Rome)
Westmoreland, NY 13490
Hours: Open 24/7
Chittenango Service Area
Address: I-90 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 266
Located Westbound between Exit 34 (Canastota) & Exit 34A (Syracuse I-481)
Canastota, NY 13032
Hours: Open 24/7
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Chautauqua-Allegheny
National Comedy Center
Address: 203 W 2nd St, Jamestown, NY 14701
Hours: Open from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Monday-Thursday. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Finger Lakes
Central NY Welcome Center
Address: 9090 Destiny USA Dr, 2nd level
Syracuse, NY 13204
Hours: Open from 1 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Sun: Noon – 4 p.m.
Finger Lakes Welcome Center
Address: 35 Lakefront Drive
Geneva, NY 14456
Hours: Open Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm
Port Byron Service Area
Address: I-90 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 310
Located Eastbound between Exit 41 (Waterloo) & Exit 40 (Weedsport)
Port Byron, NY 13140
Hours: Open 24/7
Warners Service Area
Address: I-90 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 292
Located Westbound between Exit 39 (Syracuse West) & Exit 40 (Weedsport)
Warners, NY 13164
Hours: Open 24/7
Junius Ponds Service Area
Address: I-90 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 324
Located Westbound between Exit 41 (Waterloo) & Exit 42 (Geneva)
Phelps, NY 14532
Hours: Open 24/7
Clifton Springs Service Area
Address: I-90 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 337
Located Eastbound between Exit 43 (Manchester) & Exit 42 (Geneva)
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
Hours: Open 24/7
Seneca Service Area
Address: I-90 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 350
Located Westbound between Exit 44 (Canandaigua) & Exit 45 (Rochester I-490)
Victor, NY 14564
Hours: 24/7
Greater Niagara
Western NY Welcome Center
Address: 1999 Alvin Road (Exit 19 off I-190)
Grand Island, NY 14072
Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Pembroke Service Area
Address: I-90 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 397
Located Eastbound between Exit 48A (Pembroke) & Exit 48 (Batavia)
Corfu, NY 14036
Hours: Open 24/7
Clarence Service Area
Address: I-90 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 412
Located Westbound between Exit 48A (Pembroke) & Exit 49 (Depew)
Clarence, NY 14031
Hours: Open 24/7
File: A woman views the solar eclipse at Battery Park on August 21, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage)
Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley | Catskills Welcome Center
Address: Woodbury Commons, Market Hall 13
498 Red Apple Ct.
Central Valley, NY 10917
Hours: Open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday-Sunday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Ardsley Service Area
Address: I-87 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 6
Located Northbound between Exit 6A (Yonkers Toll Gantry) & Exit 7 (Ardsley)
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
Hours: Open 24/7
Plattekill Service Area
Address: I-87 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 65
Located Northbound between Exit 17 (Newburgh I-84) & Exit 18 (New Paltz)
Plattekill, NY 12568
Hours: Open 24/7
Modena Service Area
Address: I-87 - NYS Thruway, Milepost 66
Located Southbound between Exit 18 (New Paltz) & Exit 17 (Newburgh I-84)
Modena, NY 12548
Hours: Open 24/7
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New Jersey and Connecticut
In New Jersey, gift shops at the Liberty Science Center and New Jersey State Museum are giving out glasses, NorthJersey.com said.
Certain stores such as Target, Walmart and Sears are selling glasses for the eclipse, starting at $4.99. Glasses are also being sold on Amazon.
What is Amazon saying about fake eclipse glasses?
KAYSERI, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 25: People observe partial solar eclipse with special glasses in Kayseri, Turkiye on October 25, 2022. (Photo by Sercan Kucuksahin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Solar eclipse glasses in the Amazon store must be ISO 12312-2 compliant and sourced from a recommended list of companies and organizations designated by the American Astronomical Society (AAS), according to the company.
Amazon says consumers with concerns about eclipse glasses they purchased, or any item can contact Amazon’s Customer Service directly, and they will investigate and help resolve the issue. The retailer also protects every purchase in their store, and if a customer receives a product that is not in the condition expected, Amazon will refund or replace that item.
During the 2017 solar eclipse, Amazon contacted customers and provided refunds for eclipse glasses that may not have complied with industry standards and has since implemented new controls to ensure compliance, the company shared.
"We require all products offered in our store to comply with applicable laws, regulations and Amazon policies. We ensure our selection meets industry-accepted standards, and we develop innovative tools to prevent unsafe products from being listed," an Amazon spokesperson tells FOX Television Stations.
"We continuously monitor our store, and if we discover a product was undetected by our automated checks, we address the issue immediately and refine our controls. We take action to maintain a safe selection for our customers, including removing noncompliant products, and outreach to sellers, manufacturers, and government agencies for additional information, when appropriate."
What to know about fake eclipse glasses
Spectators are stocking up on eclipse glasses ahead of the April aerial spectacle, but one retailer is cautioning consumers to beware of counterfeit versions of the eyewear circulating online.
Where are other places to find real eclipse glasses?
If you're searching for other places to find authentic eclipse glasses, the American Astronomical Society has a list of reputable vendors and products, and consumers can find that list on their website: eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters
Experts warn that some of the glasses online are fake and may not offer the protection they claim – and you would have no way to know or test that.
FOX Digital contributed to this report.