All coronavirus restrictions lifted in New York, fireworks celebration at Jones Beach tonight

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By Curtis Brodner

(NEW YORK) Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced fireworks will be set off across New York State Tuesday, including at Jones Beach, in honor of essential workers, according to News 12 Brooklyn.

The celebration will start at 9:15 p.m. as New York passes the 70% threshold for vaccinated adults and almost all commercial and social restrictions are lifted.

Today is a momentous day, and New Yorkers deserve it because it has been a long, long road.

In honor of the lifting of nearly all COVID restrictions, and in gratitude of our essential workers, we'll have fireworks across the state to celebrate.

Look out for them at 9:15pm! 🎆

— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) June 15, 2021

That means no more capacity restrictions, social gathering limits, social distancing, cleaning protocols and health screening.

Mask mandates will remain in place for public schools, public transit and healthcare settings due to federal restrictions.

Fireworks will also be set off over New York Harbor.