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See The Photos: NYC Firework Show Marks End Of COVID Restrictions

Miss Tuesday's night's firework show? Want to experience it again? Here's a sampling of photos from the big pandemic-capping event.

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Fireworks launched from a barge explode over New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty as New York and other cities around New York state recognize a rate of 70% for single dose vaccinations against the COVID-19 virus on Tuesday.
Fireworks launched from a barge explode over New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty as New York and other cities around New York state recognize a rate of 70% for single dose vaccinations against the COVID-19 virus on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

NEW YORK CITY — Firework booms echoed across New York City and pyrotechnics illuminated the skyline Tuesday night as the city celebrated the end of most coronavirus restrictions.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted state mandates against COVID-19 that day when 70 percent of all state adults received at least one dose of vaccine.

"What does 70 percent mean? It means that we can now return to life as we know it," he said.

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New York City, along with nine other places across the state, hosted a celebratory firework show to mark the milestone.

Here are some photos from the big event in New York Harbor.

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Fireworks explode over New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty as New York and other cities around New York state recognize a rate of 70% for single dose vaccinations against the COVID-19 virus. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
People watch as fireworks explode over New York Harbor as New York and other cities around New York state recognize a rate of 70% for single dose vaccinations against the COVID-19 virus. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Fireworks launched from a barge explode over New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty as New York and other cities around New York state recognize a rate of 70% for single dose vaccinations against the COVID-19 virus. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Fireworks explode over New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty as New York and other cities around New York state recognize a rate of 70% for single dose vaccinations against the COVID-19 virus. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Fireworks reflect off the water as they explode over New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

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