From April 6 to April 9, Nearly One Million Visitors Came to New York State Parks – A 45 Percent Increase in Attendance Compared to 2023
New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority Facilities Hosted Special Viewing Events, Welcoming More Than 10,000 Visitors
New York State Thruway Authority and New York State Department of Transportation Recorded Significant Increases in Vehicle Travel
On April 7 and April 8, New York Power Authority Provided Nearly Double the Charging Miles for Electric Vehicles When Compared to the Previous Week
Governor Hochul Visited Niagara Falls State Park to Experience the Total Solar Eclipse; Photos and B-Roll Available Here
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced record-setting tourism numbers in New York from April 6 to April 9 as visitors arrived for the total solar eclipse. Nearly one million people visited New York State Parks from April 6 to April 9 – an increase of 45 percent compared to last year. The New York State Thruway Authority and New York State Department of Transportation recorded significant increases in vehicle travel, and the New York Power Authority provided nearly double the charging miles for electric vehicles when compared to the previous week. Governor Hochul was one of 45,000 visitors who experienced Monday’s celestial event at Niagara Falls State Park.
“From majestic Niagara Falls to the mighty Adirondacks, New York was one of the best places on earth to witness this once-in-a-generation celestial event,” Governor Hochul said. “We planned for more than a year to welcome a record number of visitors during the total solar eclipse, and those preparations helped this event go off safely and successfully.”