Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation late Monday allowing Uber and Lyft to begin service in cities like Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany, as well as all of Long Island, on June 29.

The ride-hailing apps had been limited to the New York City area until lawmakers voted earlier this year to allow them to expand. Legislators then voted to push up the 90-day waiting period so operations could begin in time for the busy July 4th weekend.

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