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It might be tempting, but going on a spending spree with your tax refund isn't the best idea. Michael Angelucci of Level Financial Advisors says it's a better idea to save that money for a rainy day.

Former Channel 7 anchor Keith Radford says something changed in OJ Simpson following his 1995 trial. He reflects on the OJ he knew over the years and how Simpson will be remembered.

A downtown Buffalo hostel has been shutdown due to concerns over a faulty electrical box at an attached building that the city owns. Buffalo Hostel Board President Katherine Pessecow says she is disappointed in the city and their communication with the hostel.

Teachers and other staff members at West Seneca schools are facing layoffs as the district faces a $5 million deficit. West Seneca Teachers Association Vice President Chris Galley says the cuts aren't justified.

Niagara Falls didn't receive the turnout that was expected, but neither did the region as a whole. He says the amount of people taking in the eclipse at the Falls was akin to an above-average weekend day in the summer.

There will likely be clouds during the solar eclipse, but they won't ruin the whole experience. The sky will still go dark and an array of colors will still be visible during the once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.

Buffalo Police Commissioner Joe Gramaglia says his department is "planning for the best" as crowds spread all throughout the city to take in Monday's total solar eclipse.

The Maid of the Mist has opened for the season, with the first voyages taking off Thursday morning at 10. Spokesman Kevin Keenan says it was all luck that allowed the Mist to open in time for the eclipse.

Acting Regional Director for the State DOT Jim Rusak outlines precautions for eclipse traffic, including what equipment is coming in to deal with any traffic emergencies.

For now, it looks like the day of the eclipse will be pleasant with temperatures in the low 60s. The question of cloud cover still needs answering though, and it's still unpredictable. Meteorologist Joe Lundberg tells us what's expected on April 8th.