Hillary Clinton was on hand for the hoopla on Friday as Gov. Andrew Cuomo celebrated the opening of the bridge that carries his father's namesake.

"Big bridge, big scissors," Cuomo said as he cut the ribbon.

Clinton — the Chappaqua resident, former secretary of state, Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. senator — was among dozens of dignitaries who joined Cuomo for the grand opening of the new bridge, which has replaced the Tappan Zee Bridge across the Hudson River.

The new bridge's first span opened last year, and its second span will open overnight as crews shift traffic and open lanes on both spans.

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Nancy Cutler, Christopher Eberhart and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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