"[W]e need you to use the utmost levels of caution to prevent fires and keep our parks safe," Mayor Adams said in a statement. "And the rain we've received isn't nearly the additional foot of rain we'd need to replenish our upstate reservoirs, so we need all New Yorkers to continue conserving water whenever you can."
Although certain restrictions are being lifted, the Department of Environmental Protection indicates that 10-11 more inches of rain is necessary to end the drought warning.
Mayor Eric Adams lifted the fireworks and grilling ban across NYC, but noted that adequate rainfall is crucial as reservoirs are only at roughly 60% capacity.
New Year's Eve fireworks celebrations in NYC parks are cancelled this year due to ongoing drought conditions, replaced by a drone show in Prospect Park.
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