Special Eclipse Episode with Jason Gough and Patrick Toye

New York Public Health Now

On this special eclipse episode of New York Public Health Now, hosts Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne are joined by Jason Gough, a meteorologist and member of Governor Hochul’s eclipse communications team, and NYSDOH's Western Regional Office Director, amateur astronomer and eclipse chaser Patrick Toye.
They discuss New York's eclipse-related preparations, what to expect before, during, and after the celestial show which will be occurring across New York State the afternoon of April 8, 2024.
Anyone visiting New York State for the eclipse is encouraged to come early and stay late, and along with extra water, snacks and a full tank of gas, be sure to pack your patience. The number of visitors will likely lead to much longer travel times immediately before and after the eclipse, especially in the North Country of the Adirondacks.
Patrick and Jason also share their experiences of viewing previous total solar eclipses, how to view the eclipse safely using ISO-certified eclipse glasses (not regular sunglasses!) and what makes this eclipse both a historic and memorable event.
Learn more at iloveny.com/eclipse

If you have an idea for topics we should discuss, please let us know: [e-mail]

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1. Episode introductions and welcomes (00:00:00)

2. Guests introductions (00:00:45)

3. What makes this eclipse so important for New York? (00:03:28)

4. What's the difference between a partial and total solar eclipse? (00:04:09)

5. What to expect in the path of totality expect? (00:05:50)

6. What can those outside the path of totality expect? (00:08:12)

7. Reminder to wear special eclipse glasses, not sunglasses (00:09:42)

8. What eclipse-related activities are planned across New York State? (00:10:59)

9. What public health-related preparations is the state doing ahead of the eclipse? (00:13:57)

10. Are traffic backups expected in the Adirondacks and the North Country? (00:16:15)

11. Talk about the total solar eclipse of 2017 (00:18:21)

12. I Love NY Spotify playlist favorite songs. (00:19:54)

13. Where will Jason and Patrick be viewing the eclipse? (00:20:21)

14. Go to iloveny.com to learn more about the eclipse in New York State (00:21:33)

15. Thanks and feedback [e-mail] (00:22:21)